H.R. 4318In committeeEducation
Work-study funds could flow to Head Start programs
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 4318 would let college work-study students use their funded hours at Head Start and Early Head Start programs.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill adds child development and early learning programs, including Head Start and Early Head Start, to the list of qualifying community service jobs under the Federal Work-Study program. Right now, community service work-study jobs include things like literacy training, but early childhood programs are not on that list.
Who does it affect?
College students who receive Federal Work-Study aid would be affected, as would early childhood programs like Head Start centers that serve low-income young children and families.
Why does it matter?
Early childhood programs could gain access to more student workers. College students would have a broader set of work-study job options available to them.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
AI-drafted summary. Verify it against the official text before you act on it.
Three steps: where you stand, your script, the call.
Make the callSee how a call works
Official title
Head Start for Our Future Act
- Introduced:
- July 10, 2025
- Latest action:
- July 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Read the official bill on Congress.govMake the call
Three steps: where you stand, your script, the call.