Legislation

Overview The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to more than 7.5 million eligible children and youth …

Overview The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the nation’s K-12 education law prioritizing equal access to education, was reauthorized by Congress at the end of 2015 as the Every Student …

Overview The Early Head Start–Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCP) initiative helps expand access to high-quality child care and comprehensive support for infants and toddlers from low-income families.  The U.S. Department of …

Overview Child care is expensive, and there’s a massive difference between what providers need to charge to keep doors open and what parents can afford. Each year, Congress allocates federal …

Overview Child care and early learning has enjoyed strong bipartisan support amongst lawmakers for decades. First Five Years Fund works closely with lawmakers from across the aisle to provide regular …