Why Trump’s plan to cut Head Start regulations could undermine services for the country’s poorest families

There is research showing that there are numerous benefits for a low-income child to attend a Head Start program, though these effects are less clear as the child ages.

By: Alexander Thim, UMass Amherst; Westfield State University and Bridgette Davis, UMass Amherst, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 1,283

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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By Alexander Thim, UMass Amherst; Westfield State University and Bridgette Davis, UMass Amherst

For over 60 years, the federal program Head Start has helped children from low-income families get ready for elementary school through early childhood education and related support services, like speech therapy and developmental screenings.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on Aug. 6, 2026, proposed changes that would cut the majority of the rules …

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