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Head Start Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
On August 6, 2026, the Administration released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Head Start, a formal announcement published in the Federal Register when a Federal Agency intends to add to, remove from, or otherwise change policy through a rule or regulation.
FFYF is taking time to carefully review and analyze the proposal, read the statement from FFYF Executive Director Sarah Rittling here.
Head Start Program Core Elements
Over its 60-year history, Head Start has adhered to essential quality components while continuously improving and refining improve and refine its delivery of services through changes in both federal law and regulations.
To maintain the integrity of the Head Start program, organizations across the early learning landscape have aligned around five Core Elements that are fundamental to the program’s continued effectiveness and impact.
Funding Update
On June 4th, the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee released its FY2027 funding proposal, including federal investments in child care and early learning programs.
This proposal included $10 million increase for Early Head Start/Head Start at $12.3 billion.
Information
State Of Play: The Head Start NPRMs (Rules and Regulation Changes)
On August 6, 2026, the Administration released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Head Start, a formal announcement published in the Federal Register when a Federal Agency intends to add to, …
Head Start Program Core Elements
MARCH 2026 – Across the early learning landscape, the Head Start Program1 is upheld as a benchmark for high quality early learning and care due to its commitment to a …
Funding for Head Start FY2026 Appropriations Process
Each year, Congress determines funding levels for all of the federal defense and non-defense discretionary programs, including those that support the care and education of children from birth through age …