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HHS/ACF RIN: 0970-AD21 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access 
Abstract:

This NPRM proposes to modify the Head Start Program Performance Standards to reduce costs and burden for Head Start programs, as well clarify requirements. More specifically, the NPRM proposes to revise costly and burdensome requirements for staff wages, benefits, and family child care provider qualifications, as well as clarify requirements for non-discrimination within Head Start programs.

 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously 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: Pub. L. 110-134, sec. 641A, 645, 645A, and 653   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/12/2026  91 FR 25842   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/11/2026 
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:
Shawna Pinckney
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Head Start
Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street SW,
Washington, DC 20416
Phone:866 763-6481
Email: shawna.pinckney@acf.hhs.gov