Proposed changes to Head Start program could affect Alabama

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 719

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Changes to the federal Head Start program could have major impacts across Alabama.

Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a proposal to revamp the Head Start program.

The HHS said the new rule, known as the Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, would return power to the states to allow them to fit the program to local needs, reduce administrative costs …

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