Gov. Rendell Signs Education Bill that Builds a Job Ready PA; Doubles Head Start Funding (July 13, 2005).  Overall state funding for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade will increase by $278 million. (Web-based)

Childcare and Early Education Receive Short Shrift in 2005 Federal Budget (2005).  In order to meet tight spending caps and accommodate the President's priorities, all domestic discretionary programs except defense and homeland security were cut 0.8 percent..