Head Start Re-Competition Language Released for Comment

Posted by Julie Stone on November 4, 2010 under News | Be the First to Comment

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new proposed rules that will require lower performing Head Start programs to compete for continued funding. At least 25 percent of grantees will be required to recompete for funds each year. This announcement is part of HHS’s ongoing efforts to ensure that Head Start continues to provide high-quality comprehensive programs for the nation’s most vulnerable children. Recompetition is intended to ensure that Head Start programs are held accountable for the very high standards established for the program.

Click here to view the Federal Register Re-Competition Language.

Click here to access the NHSA Re-Competition Toolkit, which provides information about the rule making process, a summary of the proposed regulations, and information about the comment process.

Public comments are due to the Office of Head Start by December 21, 2010.

The Ohio Head Start Association will be providing guidance to the Head Start community to assist in the comment process following the November 16/17 OHSAI Futures Group meeting.