NHSA Government Affairs Updates 
NHSA's Government Affairs Update is now included in the bi-weekly electronic publication News You Can Use, providing comprehensive, timely, and insightful information on legislative issues facing Head Start.
News You Can Use Issues are here.
05/06/2009
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.
Details03/19/2009
Legislative Update Week of March 16, 2009
Kudos to the Ohio Head Start delegation!
Their efforts led to a new bill that was introduced on March 10th. HR 1405 would amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow Head Start teachers and aides the same above-the-line deduction for school supplies that is currently allowed for elementary and secondary school teachers.
Details03/02/2009
Legislative Update Week of March 2, 2009
2009 Omnibus Appropriation
Just recently (on February 25th), the House introduced and voted on HR. 1105, the omnibus appropriations bill for FY 2009. The bill passed the House 245-178. Details