WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) voted last night in favor of H.R. 1592, the Improving Head Start Act.  This bill will reform and strengthen the Head Start early childhood program.  The program provides comprehensive early childhood services to low-income preschool children and their families.

"Head Start is a valuable program that has helped prepare children in Oklahoma for kindergarten as well as improve the conditions necessary for their success in school and life," Congressman Cole said. "Investing in early childhood education is important, and by strengthening and improving the already successful Head Start program, we are capable of even greater results."

The Improving Head Start Act will strengthen Head Start's academic components, improve fiscal and program management, establish a greater role for states, local school districts, and parents, and expand the reach and impact of Head Start programs.  Today, Head Start provides services to nearly one million children across the United States.

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