Session #110 · 2007–09

Speech #1100119540

I certainly do not intend for Head Start to teach "rocket science." but rather for its teachers to equip Head Start preschoolers with the extremely basic concepts of math and science. Perhaps it will spark the imagination of some kids. and lay the foundation for them to become rocket scientists many years later. With regard to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start. I joined with Representatives GRIJALVA. HINOJOSA and SANCHEZ in securing a 5 percent funding floor for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start in the House version of the bill. For far too long. funding for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start has lacked parity with other Head Start programs. I am disappointed that the conference report abandoned the House- and Senatepassed 5 percent floor. but I recognize the difficulty conferees had in finding a workable formula. I hope that Members will join me in supporting funding for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start in the future since it is a sorely needed program for workers of our fields and their children. I urge Members to support the conference report.
Keywords matched
Migrant

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Positive
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
90%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Humanitarian Economic contributor

Speaker & context

Speaker
VERNON EHLERS
Party
R
Chamber
H
State
MI
Gender
M
Date
2007-11-15
Speech ID
1100119540
Paragraph
#1
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