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S. 503 (109th)

Education Begins at Home Act

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Introduced

3 March 2005

Last action

3 March 2005 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN], Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]

Subjects

Defence, Education

Source updated

15 August 2025

Defence · Education

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Summary

Education Begins at Home Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Secretary of Education, to: (1) allot grants to states for Parents as Teachers programs, or other 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, in collaboration with the Secretary of Education, 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.

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Timeline

  1. 3 March 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 March 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2009-2010)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 March 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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