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 members of the administration, Congress, advocacy organizations, and our legal team to examine every aspect of this proposal and its potential impact.
This page will serve as your central resource for updates and tools to help you navigate this evolving situation. We will continue to update it regularly as new information becomes available.
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