Here’s where RFK Jr.’s Head Start deregulation would hit hardest

by kids1stadvocac | Oct 13, 2026 | Federal

Education Week Advocates say the proposed changes to Head Start regulations could result in negative consequences for children with disabilities—both diagnosed and undiagnosed. Currently, Head Start must administer developmental screenings within 45 days of a child...

Trump administration’s proposal could make it easier to suspend or expel Head Start students

by kids1stadvocac | Oct 6, 2026 | Federal

ABC News It was sometime around Xavier Rogers’ second birthday that his mom and Early Head Start teachers noticed a shift in his demeanor. Xavier, usually a happy baby, now mostly wanted to play alone and would sometimes bite and hit other kids in his class....

Comment by Oct. 6: Tell HHS to Withdraw Head Start Changes that Harm Access to Preschool for Children with Disabilities

by kids1stadvocac | Sep 29, 2026 | Federal

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed significant changes to the Head Start Performance Standards (Head Start) that COPAA opposes. If HHS proceeds as planned, the new regulations will completely eliminate current Head Start Performance...

TX: Texas has a new plan to better include young children with disabilities in classrooms

by kids1stadvocac | Sep 15, 2026 | State

KERA News Texas is trying to do a better job of including young children with disabilities in classrooms alongside their peers. Federal law already requires schools to educate children with disabilities alongside children without disabilities whenever appropriate. But...

PA: Philly parents push Council to ban preschool suspensions citywide

by kids1stadvocac | Aug 18, 2026 | State

Northeast Times Several Philadelphia parents told City Council this month that their young children with disabilities were pushed out of preschool programs, sometimes on the first day. They urged lawmakers to ban the practice across all early childhood settings in the...