Federal mandates are shrinking Head Start slots. Restoring local control will reduce costs and expand access for working families.

Head Start serves more than half a million low-income babies, toddlers and preschoolers nationwide

It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine the early education program's mission.

Federal mandates are shrinking Head Start slots. Restoring local control will reduce costs and expand access for working families.