Kaptur Receives Confirmation Toledo Public Schools’ Head Start Program Can Resume

Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) received confirmation from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that funding for Toledo Public Schools Head Start Program has been certified and will resume immediately. Congresswoman Kaptur, Senator Husted, and Senator Moreno made multiple daily inquires to HHS to ensure funding would meet the December 1st deadline. Toledo Public Schools receives $10 Million every six months for this critical early education program.

“There is no excuse for the Trump Administration to have created these funding delays, and to cause worry, especially when it impacts the education of our region’s youth and their families,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “We should continue working to expand educational opportunity for all Northwest Ohio children. I am grateful for the 100 employees, 1000 students, and their families that will return to the classroom this week, and that they will go into the holidays knowing that they will not lack for childcare, educational opportunities, or a paycheck. I look forward to continuing to work with Toledo Public Schools on initiatives that strengthen children and their families across the community.”

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