NPR
Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The Trump administration has taken steps to reduce regulatory requirements for Head Start, a federally funded early education program that has operated for six decades. The administration stated the measure aims to reduce costs. Head Start advocates have expressed concern that the regulatory changes could affect the program's educational standards.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/06/nx-s1-5920386/head-start-regulations-trump
