A recent policy by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made undocumented children ineligible for Head Start programs, reversing decades of inclusive practice. This classification of Head Start as a 'federal public benefit' denies access to vital early learning services and affects career technical and adult education. The policy creates uncertainty around funding for these programs. California's Attorney General has stated the rights of immigrant students should be upheld, and local educational agencies cannot collect immigration status from students or families.
Denying Head Start access based on their immigration status harms vulnerable families and undermines our shared commitment to equity and opportunity. Education is vital for healthy development and long-term success, not just for individual children but for the well-being of our entire community.
Beyond restricting access for families in our community, this policy also creates significant uncertainty around funding for Head Start, career, technical and adult education.
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