Approval of the 2026-2027 Head Start and EHS Program ERSEA Policy Updates

This item presents updates to the Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, and Enrollment (ERSEA) policies for the City of San Antonio's Department of Human Services (DHS) Head Start, Early Head Start, and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership programs for the 2026-2027 program year. These policy updates are for action by the Head Start Policy Council. There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the general fund.

These policy updates will affect how families enroll in Head Start and Early Head Start programs, potentially impacting eligibility criteria and enrollment procedures for low-income families seeking early childhood education services.

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