Resource Hub: Proposed Immigration Rule on Eligibility On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a press release and proposed a rule change that would require certain Head Start grant recipients to verify the citizenship or immigration status of children prior to enrollment. NHSA has been actively engaging with…

Your Voice Can Influence National Policy On May 13, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify federal regulations pertaining to HHS programs, including Head Start, that could be streamlined to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and foster innovation. This is an important opportunity to recommend changes…