What does Preamble of HEADWAY Act do?

This bill proposes an amendment to the Head Start Act. The proposed amendment would allow some teachers in Early Head Start programs to teach while pursuing a child development associate credential.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HEADWAY Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Head start Education And Development Workforce Advancement and Yield Act.

What does TEACHERS IN EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS. of HEADWAY Act do?

This section amends Section 645A(h) of the Head Start Act. It requires Early Head Start programs located in Early Head Start centers to have at least one teacher per classroom. Additional teachers providing direct services must work towards a child development associate credential and complete related training. Early Head Start agencies employing these teachers must provide a mentor to oversee their progress. The requirements for teachers previously due by September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2012 are revised to require at least one teacher per classroom.

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HEADWAY Act

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 7/17/2025

Author: Raphael Warnock (D-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Head Start Act to require Early Head Start programs to have at least one teacher per classroom.
It allows Early Head Start programs to employ teachers who are working towards a child development associate credential, provided they receive mentorship and training.
The bill revises previous teacher qualification deadlines, ensuring at least one teacher is present in each Early Head Start classroom.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 336(In Committee)Official page

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