Federal Head Start overhaul draws pushback from Minnesota providers over proposed cuts

The federal government wants to cut regulations to the Head Start program. It says the cuts are about saving money and giving states more control over the program.

“We knew it was coming. We didn’t know the extent of that until it landed,” said Kraig Gratke, executive director of the Minnesota Head Start Association.

“My first reaction was, ‘Oh boy, here we go again,’” said Suzy Amundson, family engagement coordinator for the Reach-Up Head Start program in St. Cloud.

Minnesota Head Start operators say the proposed changes are bad news for kids and communities.

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