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Trump’s Head Start Overhaul Sparks Concern | Providence News
The Trump administration is rolling out sweeping changes to Head Start, America’s flagship early education program for low-income kids, aiming to slash costs and expand reach by ditching strict federal rules. But experts are sounding the alarm — those very regulations ensure high-quality care, health screenings, and parent engagement that make Head Start so effective. New proposals include mandatory English-only instruction, capped admin costs, and stricter physical activity and nutrition rules — while allowing centers to opt out of current standards. The catch? State licensing laws are…
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