HR 1429110th CongressSigned into LawHouse

Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007

Policy Area: Education

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Latest Action Date

Dec 12, 2007

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Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]

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Legislative Timeline

Signed into Law

2007-03-09Referred to Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

2007-03-09Introduced

Introduced in House

2007-03-14Reported

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 1.

2007-03-14Committee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2007-03-23Calendars

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 38.

2007-03-23Reported

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-67.

2007-05-01Reported

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 348 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1429 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill.

2007-05-02Floor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2007-05-02Floor

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 365 - 48 (Roll no. 285).

2007-05-02Passed House

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 365 - 48 (Roll no. 285).

2007-05-02Floor

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 222 (Roll no. 284).

2007-05-02Floor

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4377-4378)

2007-05-02Reported

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKeon motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a new section providing that religious organizations are included as non-governmental providers.

2007-05-02Floor

Mr. McKeon moved to recommit with instructions to Education and Labor. (consideration: CR H4376-4378; text: CR H4376)

2007-05-02Floor

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H4336-4353)

2007-05-02Floor

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4375-4379)

2007-05-02Floor

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1429.

2007-05-02Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 348, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Space amendment.

2007-05-02Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Shuler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McKeon demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

2007-05-02Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 348, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shuler amendment.

2007-05-02Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 348, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cuellar amendment.

2007-05-02Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carnahan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McKeon demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

2007-05-02Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 348, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carnahan amendment.

2007-05-02Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 348, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment.

2007-05-02Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Putnam amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Putnam demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

2007-05-02Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 348, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Putnam amendment.

2007-05-02Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 348, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kennedy amendment.

2007-05-02Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mica amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mica demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

2007-05-02Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 348, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mica amendment.

2007-05-02Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hirono amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

2007-05-02Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 348, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hirono amendment.

2007-05-02Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sestak amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

2007-05-02Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 348, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sestak amendment.

2007-05-02Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

2007-05-02Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 348, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) amendment.

2007-05-02Floor

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 348, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the E.B. Johnson amendment.

2007-05-02Floor

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1429.

2007-05-02Floor

The Speaker designated the Honorable Adam B. Schiff to act as Chairman of the Committee.

2007-05-02Floor

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 348 and Rule XVIII.

2007-05-02Floor

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1429 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill.

2007-05-02Floor

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 348. (consideration: CR H4326-4379)

2007-05-02Passed House

Rule H. Res. 348 passed House.

2007-05-07Calendars

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 137.

2007-06-19Conference

Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Kennedy; Dodd; Harkin; Mikulski; Bingaman; Murray; Reed; Clinton; Obama; Sanders; Brown; Enzi; Gregg; Alexander; Burr; Isakson; Murkowski; Hatch; Roberts; Allard; Coburn. (consideration: CR S7998)

2007-06-19Passed Senate

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2007-06-19Passed Senate

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2007-06-19Floor

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7996-7998)

2007-06-20Floor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2007-11-06ResolvingDifferences

The Speaker appointed conferees: Miller, George, Kildee, Woolsey, Davis (IL), Grijalva, Sanchez, Linda T., Sarbanes, Sestak, Loebsack, Hirono, Shea-Porter, McKeon, Castle, Fortuno, Bishop (UT), Keller, Wilson (SC), Boustany, and Heller.

2007-11-06ResolvingDifferences

On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 0 (Roll no. 1045).

2007-11-06Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop of Utah demanded the yeas and nays which were ordered. Further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion were postponed until later in the legislative day.

2007-11-06ResolvingDifferences

The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H12802)

2007-11-06Conference

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Castle motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1429. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to (1) insist on the provisions restricting the use of Federal funds to pay the salary of any head Start employee at a rate in excess of level II of the Executive Schedule; (2) disagree to the provisions relating to wages and compensation for individuals employed by a Head Start agency compensated at a rate in excess of level II of the Executive Schedule; and (3) insist that the differences between the two Houses on wages and compensation of Head Start employees be open to discussion at any meeting of the conference and, that all meetings thereon be conducted under circumstances in which every manager on the part of the House has notice of the meeting and a reasonable opportunity to attend, pursuant to House

2007-11-06ResolvingDifferences

Mr. Castle moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H12800)

2007-11-06Conference

On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H12800-12802, H12805)

2007-11-06Conference

Mr. Miller, George asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

2007-11-08Conference

Conferees agreed to file conference report.

2007-11-08Conference

Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

2007-11-09Conference

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 813 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1429. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.

2007-11-09Conference

Conference report H. Rept. 110-439 filed. (text of conference report: CR H13462-13509)

2007-11-09Conference

Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 110-439 filed.(text of conference report: CR H13462-13509)

2007-11-14Legislative Action

Cleared for White House.

2007-11-14Floor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2007-11-14Floor

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 258, enrollment corrections on H.R. 1429 have been made.

2007-11-14Conference

Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 409.

2007-11-14Conference

Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 409.

2007-11-14Conference

Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S14375-14385, S14385-14387)

2007-11-14Conference

Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

2007-11-14Conference

On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 381 - 36 (Roll no. 1090).

2007-11-14ResolvingDifferences

Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2007-11-14Conference

Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 381 - 36 (Roll no. 1090).

2007-11-14ResolvingDifferences

The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H13883)

2007-11-14Conference

The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 1429.

2007-11-14Conference

Mr. Kildee brought up conference report H. Rept. 110-439 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 813. (consideration: CR H13876-13884)

2007-11-14Passed House

Rule H. Res. 813 passed House.

2007-12-05Sent to President

Presented to President.

2007-12-12Signed into Law

Became Public Law No: 110-134.

2007-12-12Signed by President

Signed by President.

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Became Public Law No: 110-134.

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Executive Summary

The Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 is a federal law enacted to enhance the Head Start program, which provides early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and families. The law aims to improve school readiness by strengthening program standards, increasing accountability, and promoting comprehensive services to support children's development and learning outcomes.

Bottom Line

This law updates and strengthens the Head Start program to better prepare children from low-income families for school by improving program quality and accountability.

Policy Risk Level

🟡 Medium

Neutral Risk Assessment

Key Points

Enhances program standards and performance measures for Head Start agencies.
Increases accountability through improved monitoring and reporting requirements.
Promotes comprehensive services including education, health, nutrition, and family engagement.

Who Benefits?

['Children from low-income families participating in Head Start programs', 'Head Start agencies and staff', 'Families receiving supportive services through Head Start', 'Federal and state education and health agencies involved in early childhood programs']

Potential Concerns

['Implementation challenges related to meeting enhanced program standards and accountability requirements', 'Potential increased costs for agencies to comply with new regulations and reporting', 'Oversight demands on federal agencies to monitor compliance and program effectiveness']

Political Context

The bill was passed by the 110th Congress and signed into law on December 12, 2007, reflecting bipartisan support for improving early childhood education and addressing school readiness for disadvantaged children. It builds on previous Head Start legislation by updating program requirements and accountability mechanisms.

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Indirect Effects

['Improved school readiness could lead to longer-term educational benefits for participating children.', 'Increased federal oversight may affect the administrative burden on local Head Start agencies.', 'Potential shifts in funding allocation to support compliance with new standards.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Transparency and oversight should focus on how federal agencies implement enhanced monitoring and whether Head Start agencies receive adequate support to meet new standards. Tracking program outcomes and financial impacts will be important to assess the law's effectiveness and efficiency.

Passage Likelihood: HighConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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