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Board hears proposed early‑childhood block‑grant restructure and scholarship IGA; items set for later board consideration
Summary
District staff proposed shifting early‑childhood block‑grant administration to six Head Start grantees (two IGAs totaling ~ $98.8 million across grantees) and an IGA with City Colleges for a $2.5 million workforce scholarship; presentations emphasized continuity of services for ~7,000 children and workforce development.
Chicago — The Board’s agenda‑review committee on Dec. 3 reviewed proposed changes to early‑childhood funding and workforce supports the board will consider on the Dec. 18 public agenda.
Leslie McKinley, chief officer for the Office of Early Childhood, described a revised funding model that would route block‑grant funds through six Head Start grantees beginning July 1, 2026, with two presented items carrying not‑to‑exceed figures of $49,700,000 and $49,100,000…
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