Member Communications: Keeping You Connected
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HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Rescind Head Start Wage Requirements
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a proposed rule to eliminate requirements for increased wages and benefits for Head Start staff. These requirements were established in a 2024 regulation under the Biden Administration but did not go into effect until 2028 or later.
Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Screen Time
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new advisory on children’s screen use. The HHS report is technically an advisory that makes recommendations, but stops short of having legal impact.
New Department of Education Guidance Emphasize Local Flexibility
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued two new “Dear Colleague” letters emphasizing existing funding flexibility in Title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).