Overview Fact Sheet
Read a concise overview of the changes to the Performance Standards.
Performance Standards Information Center
This final rule strengthens the ability of Head Start programs to recruit and retain qualified staff, improve wages and benefits, and provide consistent quality programming for the children and families they serve.
Tribal RFI Videos from the Director
In these videos, Director Garvin introduces the Tribal RFI and reminds us of the upcoming Sept. 16, 2024, deadline to submit comments.
Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024) Head Start Funding Increase
Log Number: ACF-OHS-PI-24-02 | Issuance Date: 04/24/2024
Federal Reporting of Standard Forms 425 and 428
Log Number: ACF-PI-OHS-24-01 | Issuance Date: 01/09/2024
Addressing Questions on the NPRM
Listen as Office of Head Start leadership answers questions about the latest notice of proposed rulemaking and learn how you can submit feedback.
The Role of Head Start Programs in Addressing Lead in Water
Log Number: ACF-IM-HS-23-01 | Issuance Date: 03-28-2023
Hurricanes Fiona and Ian Disaster Recovery Funds
Log Number: ACF-PI-HS-23-03 | Issuance Date: 03/15/2023
FY 2023 Head Start Funding Increase
Log Number: ACF-PI-HS-23-02 | Issuance Date: 02/21/2023
1302.1 Overview.
This part describes the federal requirements to operate Head Start programs. It reflects science and best practices, and streamlines and simplifies requirements to explain what is required for quality services.