Trump Administration Plans to Scrap 133 Pages of Head Start Rules
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 31
Trump Administration Plans to Scrap 133 Pages of Head Start Rules
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 31
Summary
The administration is preparing to remove most of Head Start’s 133 pages of federal requirements, including standards for math and literacy curricula, class sizes, medical screenings, home visits and even tooth-brushing after meals.
Officials say the rollback would streamline a heavily regulated program and shift more control to states and cities, rather than keep detailed federal mandates in place.
Head Start advocates warn the move could hollow out the program’s antipoverty mission because state rules rarely match federal standards and centers would no longer be required to provide many traditional services.
The plan fits a broader administration push against Head Start: the White House called the program “radical” last year and previously tried, unsuccessfully, to freeze its funding.