Strong Start for America’s Children Act
Summary of S. 1697
The Strong Start for America’s Children Act builds on the framework put forward by President Obama in his 2013 State of the Union Address and reflects Chairman Tom Harkin’s longstanding commitment to ensuring that learning begins at birth. This proposal would greatly increase access to. and quality of. programs that serve children from birth to kindergarten. This bill consists of four measures that would: Accelerate States’ efforts to provide high-quality preschool to low and moderate-income families. Increase the quality of infant and toddler care in center-based and family child care settings. Support quality improvements in the Child Care and Development Block…
