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HHS English-Only Head Start Rule Sparks LA Lawsuit Threat

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 12:29 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Health and Human Services announced a rule requiring Head Start programs to teach only in English.
Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman condemned the rule and pledged to fight it.
Raman said she will use the mayor’s office and consider a joint lawsuit to protect families.
Federal officials estimate about one-third of non-Tribal Head Start classrooms could be affected, with California receiving $1.5 billion for 68,126 slots.

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U.S. Health and Human Services announced a rule requiring Head Start programs to teach only in English.
Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman condemned the rule and pledged to fight it.
Raman said she will use the mayor’s office and consider a joint lawsuit to protect families.
Federal officials estimate about one-third of non-Tribal Head Start classrooms could be affected, with California receiving $1.5 billion for 68,126 slots.