Appropriations to preserve comprehensive early education for children

(a) Appropriation There is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as may be necessary for the Administration for Children and Families to carry out activities under the Head Start Act at the levels specified for such account and under the authority and conditions provided in applicable appropriations Acts for the Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2026, to remain available through September 30, 2028. (b) Limitation None of the funds made available by this section shall be used to initiate or resume any project or activity for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were specifically prohibited during fiscal year 2026.