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Head Start Funding Under Political Scrutiny | Spokane News
A new OMB proposal threatens to politicize federal grant funding for Washington’s Head Start programs, sparking alarm among advocates who fear decisions will prioritize political alignment over program quality. With 80% of Head Start funding coming from federal grants, the move could undermine critical early education and family support services for low-income kids. The proposal grants senior political officials veto power over grants and restricts funding for DEI initiatives deemed to violate anti-discrimination laws — a move supporters say aligns with legal compliance, but critics warn it…
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