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Committee reviews Head Start report, hears that eligibility is capped for expansion beyond federal limits
Summary
Worcester Public Schools staff presented a Head Start program report including enrollment, capacity and outreach; the committee discussed federal income eligibility rules, the district's limited ability to extend eligibility (administration cited a 10% cap), outreach gaps and transportation, and approved filing the report.
Worcester Public Schools administration presented a report on the Head Start program to the Committee on Teaching, Learning, and Student Success on April 30 and the committee voted to approve and file the report.
Ellen Kelly introduced the Head Start item (GB6‑32) and indicated Larry Kruskal would address the committee. Kruskal summarized the report and said it was "as written" and welcomed questions.
A committee member asked whether families who receive wage increases…
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