The purpose of the Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2025 is to broaden the criteria for public assistance programs that qualify families for the Head Start program. Head Start is a federal program that promotes school readiness for children from low-income families. By including additional forms of public assistance, the law aims to make it easier for more families to access this important educational resource. Key provisions of the Act include the addition of several specific public assistance programs to the definition of eligibility for Head Start.