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H.R. 2343 (110th)

Education Begins at Home Act of 2008

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Introduced

16 May 2007

Last action

19 September 2008 · Committee

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.

Sponsors

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]

Subjects

Defence, Education

Source updated

23 March 2026

Defence · Education

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Summary

Education Begins at Home Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) allot grants to states, Indians, territories, and possessions for programs of early childhood home visitation; and (2) make competitive grants to local educational agencies and other eligible applicants for early home visitation for families with English language learners. Directs the Secretary of Defense to make competitive grants to eligible applicants for early home visitation for military families. Amends the Head Start Act to direct the Secretary of HHS to establish standards for home visitor staff in Early Head Start programs with respect to their training, qualifications, and conduct of home visits. Revises Early Head Start programs to provide for: (1) training in parenting skills and child development; (2) certain home-based and family support services; (3) procedures for transition into Head Start or other local early childhood education programs; (4) staff communication and program coordination; and (5) professional development and personnel enhancement. Directs the Secretary of HHS to develop and implement a public information and educational campaign to inform the public and new parents about the importance of proper care for infants and children under five years of age.

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Timeline

  1. 16 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 28 June 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 July 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

    Source: Committee

  7. 11 June 2008

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 18 June 2008

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 18 June 2008

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 1 August 2008

    Introduced

    House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 12, 2008.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 1 August 2008

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-818, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 1 August 2008

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-818, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 12 September 2008

    Introduced

    House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 19, 2008.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 19 September 2008

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 19 September 2008

    Discharge

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  16. 19 September 2008

    Committee

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Source: Committee

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