Legislative e-Update 
NHSA's Legislative Update is a weekly electronic publication providing comprehensive, timely, and insightful information on legilative issues facing Head Start.
06/12/2009
Legislative Update Week of June 12
Mark your calendars and save the date: Leadership Institute on September 21-24; NHSA Board Meeting on September 24-25. We look forward to having Head Start leaders from the field--including program directors, parents, senior management, board members, state Head Start association leaders, Policy Council members, and others join us for what should prove to be a full program. We'll discuss the latest legislative and regulatory action, make educational visits to Members of Congress, hear from key individuals on Capitol Hill and in the Obama administration, and more. A registration link will soon be posted on the NHSA website--stay tuned and get ready!
Details05/26/2009
Legislative Update Week of May 26
As you all know, a portion of the funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 1009 ("ARRA") are for Head Start and Early Head Start Expansion. NHSA is so pleased that these opportunities exist and we hope that you are working hard on your applications!
Details05/06/2009
Legislative Update Week of May 4
Last week, NHSA announced its new Executive Director, Yasmina Vinci, at our national conference. We are very excited about having Ms. Vinci on board. Under Ms. Vinci's leadership, NHSA looks forward to building on our successes and ensuring that Head Start stays at the forefront of comprehensive early childhood services. Welcome Yasmina!
Details04/17/2009
Legislative Update Week of April 17, 2009
The House and Senate are in their District Work Periods (also known as "recess") from April 6th through April 17th. When Congress resumes, look for action on the confirmation of HHS Secretary-designate Kathleen Sebelius (currently Governor of Kansas). In addition, over the coming weeks and months, NHSA will be working hard with you and for you to work towards our requested $1 billion increase for activities under the Head Start Act for FY 2010. Also, keep an eye out for how the Early Learning Challenge Grants take shape.
Details04/04/2009
Legislative Update Week of March 30, 2009
NHSA and more than 30 other Associations Request Appropriations Increase
In light of the substantial influx of funds through the ARRA for Head Start and Early Head Start for FY 2009 and FY 2010, NHSA has reevaluated its FY 2010 Appropriations request and has decided to request an appropriation of $8,112,786,000 for FY 2010, which is $1 billion over Head Start's annual appropriation for FY 2009.
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