Head Start changes could eliminate important child health and safety standards in Ohio, nationally

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 845

Last Updated: 5 days, 18 hours ago

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Child advocates in Ohio and nationally have said proposed changes to the federal early childhood education program Head Start would be “devastating” and eliminate important health and safety standards for children.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a new rule to reduce the “federal burden” for Head Start programs.

In an announcement by the agency, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., said that with the change, “we are removing unnecessary …

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