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Press Release: Rep. Judy Chu and Tri-Caucus Leaders Urge HHS to Withdraw English-Only Head Start Proposal

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Lawmakers urge HHS to abandon an English-only Head Start proposal, citing concerns about language access, parent involvement, and compliance.

Investivoq AI Summary

Lawmakers oppose Head Start rule: Rep. Judy Chu and several caucus leaders said they sent a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging the department to withdraw a proposed Head Start rule that would require English-only instruction and remove existing language-access protections.

Concerns raised about impact: The lawmakers said the change could affect dual-language learners, parents’ ability to participate in programs, and the accuracy of developmental screenings. They also said the proposal could force providers to retrain staff, change materials, and incur added costs.

Letter cites federal law: The letter argues that Head Start law calls for culturally and linguistically appropriate services and says the proposed rule appears inconsistent with those requirements. It says HHS should keep current language-access protections for children and families.

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