Trump administration's proposal could make it easier to suspend or expel Head Start students

What happened: The Trump administration proposed changes to Head Start regulations that would remove rules against suspending and expelling preschoolers, asking providers to follow state and local licensing requirements instead. Key Why it matters: Advocates and experts fear children in states without protections could face more punitive discipline, which is linked to lower educational achievement, decreased likelihood of graduating high school and depression. A Health and Human Services spokesperson said the rule would give programs flexibility and not force changes to working practices.

The Trump administration proposed changes to Head Start regulations that would remove rules against suspending and expelling preschoolers, asking providers to follow state and local licensing requirements instead. Key

Advocates and experts fear children in states without protections could face more punitive discipline, which is linked to lower educational achievement, decreased likelihood of graduating high school and depression. A Health and Human Services spokesperson said the rule would give programs flexibility and not force changes to working practices.