Child & Family Services

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent Before the Financial Literacy and Education Commission

Treasury to Host In-Person Meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools participating in the school lunch program or school breakfast program to publish information on any menu item or food offered or served in a lunch or breakfast, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of Education to issue guidance regarding seizure safety in elementary schools and secondary schools, and for other purposes.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the financial aid process for homeless and foster care youth.

To amend the Head Start Act to expand and improve participation in Head Start programs, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of Defense to report on the implementation of the redesign of the compensation model of the child development program of the Department of Defense.

Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act

Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act

To establish a grant program to support students, families, and school personnel impacted by immigration enforcement actions to ensure that schools remain safe, trauma-informed learning environments, and for other purposes.

Parents Opt-in Protection Act

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to reestablish the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families.