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Aug 6 2026
Proposed Rule Would Remove Research-Based Protections That Have Helped Illinois Children and Families Thrive for More Than 60 Years
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Head Start Association...
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Feb 2 2026
The Illinois Head Start Association is raising alarm over recent ICE raids across Illinois that have left young children and families traumatized. The statement calls on leaders to protect children’s...
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Oct 1 2026
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Head Start Standards Are Under Threat
A federal rule would remove the national floor on ratios, safety rules, and disability protections.
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Did you know that IHSA has a simple yet powerful tool to understand and support Head Start programs across Illinois? The Illinois Head Start Data Dashboard is a user-friendly tool designed to share key information about Head Start and Early Head Start programs across the state. Its main goal is to make data understandable and accessible to everyone who needs it. The data on the dashboard updates quarterly. You can learn more by going to the DATA DASHBOARD PAGE.
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