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Head Start PROGRAM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND OTHER
REGULATIONS

The Head Start Regulations, Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1301 through 1311 state the required operating procedures and services Head Start programs are to provide to the children and families they serve. Program Guidance for Parts 1304 and 1308 are included. Copies of this publication may be ordered from Head Start Information and Publication Center. More information about the Code of Federal Regulations is available through the Government Printing Office.

The regulations are presented in different formats. Most sections appear in as they were originally printed in the Federal Register. They are available in HTML, PDF, and WORD. Parts 1304 and 1308 were also published with additional interpretive guidance. Part 1304 is available with and without guidance in WORD and PDF formats. Click on the version of your choice.

Microsoft Word 97 versions can be read by higher, but not earlier, editions of the program.

  • Table of Contents HTML | PDF | WORD

  • Introduction HTML | PDF | WORD

  • Part 1301 - Head Start Grants Administration HTML | PDF | WORD

  • Part 1302 - Policies and Procedures for Selection, Initial Funding, and Refunding of Head Start Grantees, and for Selection of Replacement Grantees HTML | PDF | WORD

  • Part 1303 - Appeal Procedures For Head Start Grantees and Current or Prospective Delegate Agencies HTML | PDF | WORD

  • Amended February 1, 2000 HTML | PDF | WORD

  • Part 1304 - Program Performance Standards for the Operation of Head Start Programs by Grantee and Delegate Agencies PDF Federal Register

    • Part 1304 Subpart A - General HTML | PDF | WORD

    • Part 1304 Subpart B - Early Childhood Development and Health Services

      1304.20 - Child health and developmental services Federal Register WORD | PDF
      1304.21 - Education and early childhood development Federal Register WORD | PDF
      1304.22 - Child health and safety Federal Register WORD | PDF
      1304.23 - Child nutrition Federal Register WORD | PDF
      1304.24 - Child mental health Federal Register WORD | PDF
      1304.40 - Family partnerships Federal Register WORD | PDF
      1304.41 - Community partnerships Federal Register WORD | PDF
      1304.50 - Program governance Federal Register WORD | PDF
      1304.51 - Management systems and procedures Federal Register WORD | PDF
      1304.52 - Human resources management Federal Register WORD | PDF
      1304.53 - Facilities, materials, and equipment Federal Register WORD | PDF
      1304.60 - Deficiencies and quality improvement plans Federal Register WORD | PDF
      1304.61 - Noncompliance Federal Register WORD | PDF

    • With Guidance PDF

      1304.20 - Child Health and Developmental Services HTML | WORD
      1304.21 - Education and Early Childhood Development HTML | WORD
      1304.22 - Child Health and Safety HTML | WORD
      1304.23 - Child Nutrition HTML | WORD
      1304.24 - Child Mental Health HTML | WORD

    • Part 1304 Subpart C - Family and Community Partnerships PDF

      1304.40 - Family Partnerships HTML | WORD

      1304.41 - Community Partnerships HTML | WORD

    • Part 1304 Subpart D - Program Design and Management PDF

      1304.50 - Program Governance HTML | WORD
      1304.51 - Management Systems and Procedures HTML | WORD
      1304.52 - Human Resources Management HTML | WORD
      1304.53 - Facilities, Materials, and Equipment HTML | WORD

    • Part 1304 Subpart E - Implementation and Enforcement HTML | PDF | WORD

    • Part 1304 Appendix A - Governance and Management Responsibilities PDF | WORD

    • Part 1304 Appendix B - Selected References Used in Preparation of Program Guidance for Part 1304 HTML | PDF | WORD

  • Part 1305 - Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance in Head Start HTML | PDF | WORD

  • Part 1306 - Head Start Staffing Requirements and Program Options HTML | PDF | WORD

  • Part 1307 - Reserved for future use

  • Part 1308 - Head Start Performance Standards on Services for Children with Disabilities HTML | PDF | WORD 1 and 2

  • Part 1309 - Head Start Facilities Purchase HTML | PDF | WORD

  • Part 1310 - Head Start Transportation HTML | PDF | WORD

  • Part 1311 - Head Start Fellows Program HTML | PDF | WORD

  • Changes entered into this version of the manual HTML | PDF | WORD

Need other Federal regulations, the Federal Register, or the Congressional Record? Search the database of the Government Printing Office at http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/.

Last Modified: 08/24/2004

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