The early education, nutrition, and health program is a lifeline for poor kids. The Department of Health and Human Services wants to erase its standards.

The Trump administration is planning to deregulate Head Start.

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.