Bill
LR 138
Nebraska Legislature officially congratulates the Nebraska Head Start Association on 60 years of service to Nebraska children and families, boosting awareness and support.
Type and status:
- Legislative Resolution (LR 138) introduced in the 109th Nebraska Legislature, First Session, and adopted. Resolution serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s recognition; it is not a law.
Purpose and intent:
- To officially congratulate and commend the Nebraska Head Start Association on its 60th anniversary in May 1965–May 2025, recognizing its ongoing service to Nebraska’s young children and families.
Key provisions (introduced text and adopted resolution)
- Resolution 1: The Legislature congratulates the Nebraska Head Start Association on sixty years of service to the community.
- Resolution 2: A copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Nebraska Head Start Association.
Background and context
- The Nebraska Head Start Association was established in May 1965 and marks its sixtieth birthday with this recognition.
- The association provides a comprehensive array of early childhood services to support children’s success in school and life, including:
- Early childhood development and education
- Medical and dental care
- Mental health
- Nutrition
- Social services
- Meaningful parent involvement
- Nebraska’s Head Start programs (Center-Based, Home-Based, and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships) serve more than 5,620 individuals and maintain ties to three federally recognized Native American tribes: the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, the Santee Sioux Nation, and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
- The resolution also acknowledges the dedication of the association’s staff and leaders across Nebraska who deliver vital services to vulnerable children and families.
Who is affected
- Primarily the Nebraska Head Start Association and the programs it supports, along with the families and children served by Head Start in Nebraska. The resolution also publicly acknowledges the association’s collaboration with three Native American tribes.
Procedural and timeline details
- Introduced: April 24, 2025
- Laid over: April 24, 2025
- Adopted: May 1, 2025
- Signed by the President/Speaker: May 1, 2025
- Sponsor: Primary sponsor Ibach (with numerous co-sponsors listed)
Impact and significance
- This resolution formalizes statewide recognition of six decades of Head Start service in Nebraska, highlighting the program’s role in early childhood development and family support. While symbolic, the acknowledgement can enhance public awareness and appreciation and may support ongoing partnerships and community support for Head Start initiatives.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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