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Head Start enrollment stabilizes; chronically underenrolled designation lifted

Acadia Parish School Board · April 29, 2026
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Summary

Policy committee staff reported that the Head Start chronically underenrolled designation was lifted, current enrollment is 331 with 50 children on a waiting list, and 123 students are preparing to transition to kindergarten.

Staff updated the policy committee on Head Start operations, reporting that the program’s chronically underenrolled designation has been lifted and that current enrollment stands at 331 students, with 50 children on the waiting list.

The presenter said teachers completed a second round of home visits, progress reports were distributed, and staff are preparing graduation and transition activities for the 123 children moving to kindergarten. Committee members responded positively to the news and were given an opportunity to ask questions.

The committee recorded the update; staff will continue registration and outreach to address the waiting list and maintain enrollment levels.