Is there a bug in EIC calculations?

I got to earned income credit, the screen says I don't qualify, because my income is 44k, while a prev screen said my total is 31,700. I'm a single mom - head of household. My child is under 19 and in college. My Interest income is well below the threshold. So, to me it looks like I should qualify. NO?

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Hi, as you know, if your filing status is Head of Household you cannot have income exceeding $40,320.

You must also meet the following criteria:

Your tax year investment income must be $3,500 or less for the year.
Must not file Form 2555, Foreign Earned Income or Form 2555-EZ, Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.
Your total earned income must be at least $1.
Both your earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must be no more than $40,320.

For more info, please see this FAQ: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit/do-i-qualify-for-earned-...