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HHS/ACF RIN: 0970-AD21 Publication ID: Spring 2025 
Title: ●Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access and Quality 
Abstract:

This NPRM proposes to modify the Head Start Program Performance Standards to reduce costs and burden for Head Start programs, as well as streamline and clarify requirements. More specifically, the NPRM proposes to revise costly requirements for staff wages, benefits, family child care staff qualifications, and increase flexibility throughout the existing standards.

 

 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 1302.23    45 CFR 1302.90    45 CFR 1302.91   
Legal Authority: Public Law 110-134, Sec. 641A, 645, 645A, and 653   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/00/2025 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Tala Hooban
Acting Director, Office of Head Start
Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone:202 868-9426