Comment on the Head Start NPRM

On August 6, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services shared proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards. The proposed changes represent the largest ever overhaul of the standards. If enacted, these changes would significantly impact the children and families served and the services that they receive. You can find a summary of key takeaways here, a more detailed summary here, or read the entire proposed regulation here.

It is critical that we use our voices to tell the Department of Health and Human Services that this proposal cannot move forward.

Use the form below to submit a comment - or multiple - telling the Department what you think. Comments are due by October 6. The comment form will ask for your name - if you would like to remain anonymous, you can simply enter your name as Anony Mouse. Your email address and organization will be requested but are not shared with the government. 

• I would like to make a general comment on the proposal 
• I would like to comment on how the proposal would impact children with disabilities 
• I am a teacher and would like to comment on how the proposal would harm my classroom 
• I would like to make a comment on how the proposal would impact dual language learners 
• I would like to make a comment on how the proposal would impact child nutrition

Want to do more? 

In addition to submitting a comment, you can also ask your Members of Congress to weigh in.