Opposing the federally proposed rule change titled, “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs” and calling on the Federal Government to prioritize protecting and growing access to high-quality education for young children.

Timeline

1. Thu, Sep 24, 2026
   Introduced in the Council
   Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
   City Council: “Introduced by Council”
2. Thu, Sep 24, 2026
   Sent to committee
   Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
   City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
3. Tue, Sep 29, 2026
   Public hearing: Early Childhood Education
   Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
   Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
4. Tue, Sep 29, 2026
   Early Childhood Education postponed a decision
   No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
   Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education: “Laid Over by Subcommittee” · meeting
5. Wed, Oct 21, 2026
   Public hearing: Early Childhood Education
   Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
   Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
6. Wed, Oct 21, 2026
   Committee vote: approved
   Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education voted on it.
   Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education: “Approved by Subcommittee” · meeting · roll call
7. Thu, Oct 22, 2026
   Public hearing: Education
   Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
   Committee on Education: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
8. Thu, Oct 22, 2026
   Committee vote: approved
   Committee on Education voted on it.
   Committee on Education: “Approved by Committee” · meeting · roll call
9. Thu, Oct 22, 2026
   Full Council vote: passed
   All 51 members could vote at a Stated Meeting.
   City Council: “Approved, by Council” · meeting

How members voted