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- Head Start avoids Trump’s cuts, but advocates are ready to defend it: ‘There’s too much good in this’, FHSA makes headlines again with a sigh of relief—but not a reason to stop fighting. While the Trump administration’s skinny budget does not include Head Start specifically, advocates remain concerned about cuts that threaten hundreds of thousands of children and families. Florida’s Head Start leader says now is not the time to let up.
- Who Inspires You? Nominate Them Today! The clock is ticking—nominations are now open for this year’s awards program! This is your chance to spotlight the changemakers, innovators, and leaders making a difference. Don’t wait—submit your nomination now and help recognize greatness before the deadline!
- The 2025 Regular Legislative Session was set to wrap up this week, but a late-Friday House resolution extended it through June 6. Lawmakers will return May 12 to finalize the state’s spending plan. Click here to find the list of enrolled substantive bills that was tracked by the FHSA. Of nearly 2,000 bills filed, only 254 were enrolled, with the rest withdrawn from further consideration. For a complete list of enrolled bills click here.
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Wanda Minick Executive Director FHSA
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