Update: FY-22 Appropriations Omnibus Bill
Division H: Labor-HHS-Education
The Senate passed a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package bringing the FY22 Appropriations process to a close. This is the first major federal spending legislation to pass during President Biden’s administration.
In summary:
- Early childhood programs received an increase of $558 million above the FY21 enacted level.
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The total allocation for Head Start is $ 11 billion, that represents an increase of $ 289 million above FY21.
- $ 234 million allocated for COLA.
- $ 25 million allocated to Designation Renewal System (DRS).
- $ 52 million allocated to Quality Improvement (QI).
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From the allocation to QI, $ 2.6 million are available for MSHS programs in addition to other MSHS funding increase.
Lastly, the legislation calls for a report to assess the Impact of the Federal Poverty Guidelines on MSHS.
- Additionally, OHS is directed to issue guidance within 30 days of enactment of this Act on flexibilities MSHS programs can offer farmworker families with demonstrating income eligibility or residency.
