NYT
Trump Administration Plans to Upend Head Start by Deregulating It
Friday, July 31, 2026
The Trump administration announced plans to reduce federal regulations governing the Head Start program, which serves preschool-age children from low-income families. The administration will seek to modify standards related to health requirements, literacy instruction, and other operational guidelines. The White House previously attempted to eliminate Head Start funding but did not succeed in that effort.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/us/politics/head-start-deregulation.html
