The Trump administration proposed sweeping changes to Head Start. Advocates in Virginia say they would lead to lower-quality services.
The Trump administration proposed changes to Head Start intended to save $2.2 billion annually and add 236,000 slots. Virginia advocates warn the plan could reduce service quality, though state officials have not yet announced how they would implement the new regulations.
The federal government has said the overhaul would free up $2.2 billion per year while creating 236,000 additional slots nationwide. The final shape of regulations would be up to state officials, who aren’t saying what they would do.
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