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A look at the major changes Head Start faces under Trump proposal

A look at the major changes Head Start faces under Trump proposal

Summary

The Trump administration has proposed new rules that would change how Head Start operates nationwide. Head Start is a federal program started in 1965 that helps young children from low-income families get education and care.

Key Facts

  • The proposed changes would affect Head Start, a program for children ages three to five.
  • Early Head Start serves 160,000 infants and toddlers under this program.
  • Head Start was created in 1965 as part of efforts to reduce poverty.
  • The program currently serves a total of about 860,000 children.
  • The new guidelines come from President Donald Trump’s administration.
  • The changes could impact how Head Start is run across different states and communities.
  • Amna Nawaz discussed the proposal with Coral Davenport from The New York Times.
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