Democrats push back on Trump administration's 'brazen' attempt to roll back education standards
Lawmakers say the proposal would roll back 90% of performance standards and weaken protections for children, teachers and families.
- On Wednesday, a coalition of more than 150 Democrats led by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders urged Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to withdraw proposed regulations they claim would "gut" Head Start's performance standards.
- Secretary Kennedy contends the reforms remove unnecessary bureaucracy to renew the "promise of Head Start for the next generation," a program serving families for more than 60 years.
- Critics warn the proposed administrative changes could diminish program quality, reduce disciplinary standards, and weaken protections for students with disabilities, alleging the plan violates the Head Start Act by rolling back 90% of performance standards.
- As the 60-day open comment period for the rule ends, The National Head Start Association stated the proposal exceeds a reasonable deregulatory approach, despite supporting efforts to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens.
- Former Biden administration Head Start director Bernadine Futrell described the initiative as a "two-generational approach," emphasizing the program provides essential brain development, health, and nutrition services for entire families.
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Dems Push Back On “Gutting” Of Head Start Program
ABC News reports: Democrats are urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to stop the Trump administration’s proposed changes to Head Start, calling the reforms to the early childcare and education program illegal and “antithetical” to the mission of Head Start. Head Start, the largest federal childcare program, aims to ensure that … The post Dems Push Back On “Gutting” Of Head Start Program appeared first on Joe.My.God..
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Democrats are urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to stop the Trump administration's proposed changes to Head Start, calling the reforms to the early childcare and education program illegal and "antithetical" to the mission of Head Start. Head Start, the largest [...]
Democrats push back on Trump administration's 'brazen' attempt to roll back education standards
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during an event at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building, October 5, 2026 in Washington. (Finn Gomez/Getty Images) Democrats are urging Health and
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Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during an event at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building, October 5, 2026 in Washington. (Finn Gomez/Getty Images)Democrats are urging Health and Human Services Sec...
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