Analysis Released on Proposed Head Start Rule Changes Affecting Group Size, Ratios, and Administrative Costs

An analysis has been released regarding the Head Start Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which proposes significant changes to federal group-size and staff-child ratio standards, requiring programs to match state licensing law without a federal floor. The NPRM also suggests cutting the current 15% cap on administrative and development costs down to 5% of total approved program costs. These changes could have a substantial impact on early childhood education programs.