RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE the revised 2017-2019 Policies and Procedures for the Head Start program as recommended by the Employment & Human Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
Head Start Performance Standard 1302.10 mandates that the Head Start grantee set criteria, based on a community assessment, that define types of children and families who will be given priority for recruitment and selection. It also requires annual approval of written plans for implementing services which is described within the Policies and Procedures manual. This board order accepts the Community Services Bureau Policies and Procedures for the 2017-2019 program years. The document was reviewed and approved by the Head Start Policy Council on May 17, 2017.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, Department will not be in compliance with Head Start regulations.
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