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42 USC CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS

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CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS


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SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Sec.
9801. Statement of purpose.
9802. "Community development corporation" defined.
9803. Repealed.
9804. Advisory Community Investment Board.

PART A - URBAN AND RURAL SPECIAL IMPACT PROGRAMS
9805. Statement of purpose.
9806. Establishment and scope of programs.
9807. Financial assistance requirements.
9808. Federal share; amount; availability; ownership of
property acquired with Federal financial assistance.

PART B - SPECIAL RURAL PROGRAMS
9809. Statement of purpose.
9810. Financial assistance to low-income families, local
cooperative associations, and local public or private
nonprofit organizations or entities; amount,
purposes, etc.
9811. Limitation on assistance.

PART C - DEVELOPMENT LOANS TO COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS
9812. Development loan fund.
9812a. Interest rates payable on certain rural development
loans; assignment of loan contracts.
9813. Model Community Economic Development Finance
Corporation; establishment; functions.

PART D - SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
9814. Training and technical assistance.
9815. Small Business Administration and Department of
Commerce economic development programs; regulations.
9816. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs.
9817. Department of Agriculture; Rural Development
Administration programs.
9818. Coordination and eligibility.
9819. Evaluation of programs; implementation and funding,
etc.; research and demonstration projects;
implementation and purposes.
9820. Grants to plan economic development and cooperative
programs.
9821. Nondiscrimination provisions.
9822. Availability of certain appropriated funds.

SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS
9831. Statement of purpose.
9832. Definitions.
9833. Financial assistance for Head Start programs.
9834. Authorization of appropriations.
9835. Allotment of funds.
9835a. Repealed.
9836. Designation of Head Start agencies.
9836a. Quality standards; monitoring of Head Start agencies
and programs.
9837. Powers and functions of Head Start agencies.
9837a. Head Start transition.
9838. Submission of plans to chief executive officer.
9839. Administrative requirements and standards.
9840. Participation in Head Start programs.
9840a. Early Head Start programs for families with infants
and toddlers.
9841. Appeals, notice, hearing, and mediation; alternative
agency for Indian tribe.
9842. Records and audits.
9843. Technical assistance and training.
9843a. Staff qualifications and development.
9844. Research, demonstrations, and evaluation.
9845. Repealed.
9846. Reports.
9846a, 9847. Repealed.
9848. Comparability of wages.
9849. Nondiscrimination provisions.
9850. Limitation with respect to certain unlawful
activities.
9851. Political activities.
9852. Advance funding.
9852a. Repealed.

SUBCHAPTER II-A - HEAD START TRANSITION PROJECT
9855 to 9855g. Repealed.

SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
9858. Authorization of appropriations.
9858a. Establishment of block grant program.
9858b. Lead agency.
9858c. Application and plan.
9858d. Limitations on State allotments.
9858e. Activities to improve quality of child care.
9858f. Repealed.
9858g. Administration and enforcement.
9858h. Payments.
9858i. Reports and audits.
9858j. Report by Secretary.
9858k. Limitations on use of financial assistance for certain
purposes.
9858l. Nondiscrimination.
9858m. Amounts reserved; allotments.
9858n. Definitions.
9858o. Parental rights and responsibilities.
9858p. Severability.
9858q. Miscellaneous provisions.

SUBCHAPTER II-C - CHILD CARE SAFETY AND HEALTH GRANTS
9859. Definitions.
9859a. Authorization of appropriations.
9859b. Programs.
9859c. Amounts reserved; allotments.
9859d. State applications.
9859e. Use of funds.
9859f. Reports.

SUBCHAPTER III - FOLLOW THROUGH PROGRAMS
9861 to 9869. Repealed.

SUBCHAPTER IV - GRANTS TO STATES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF
DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
9871. Authorization of appropriations.
9872. Allotments.
9873. Payments under allotments to States.
9874. Use of allotments.
9875. Application and description of activities;
requirements.
9876. Report.
9877. Definitions.

SUBCHAPTER V - COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
9881 to 9887. Repealed.

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42 USC SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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CODIFICATION
Subchapter is based on subchapter A of chapter 8 of subtitle A of
title VI of Pub. L. 97-35, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 489, as amended.

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42 USC Sec. 9801 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Sec. 9801. Statement of purpose

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The purpose of this subchapter is to encourage the development of
special programs by which the residents of urban and rural low-
income areas may, through self-help and mobilization of the
community at large, with appropriate Federal assistance, improve
the quality of their economic and social participation in community
life in such a way as to contribute to the elimination of poverty
and the establishment of permanent economic and social benefits.

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(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 612, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 489.)


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SHORT TITLE OF 1998 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 1, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2702, provided
that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the
'Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and
Educational Services Act of 1998' or the 'Coats Human Services
Reauthorization Act of 1998'."
Pub. L. 105-285, title I, Sec. 101, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat.
2703, provided that: "This title [enacting section 9837a of this
title, amending sections 9831 to 9835, 9836 to 9837, 9838 to 9840a,
9843 to 9844, and 9846 of this title, and repealing sections 9852a
and 9855 to 9855g of this title and provisions set out as a note
under this section] may be cited as the 'Head Start Amendments of
1998'."

SHORT TITLE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 104-193, title VI, Sec. 601(a), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat.
2278, provided that: "This title [enacting section 618 of this
title, amending sections 9858, 9858b to 9858e, 9858g to 9858j,
9858m, and 9858n of this title, repealing section 9858f of this
title, enacting provisions set out as notes under section 9858 of
this title, and amending provisions set out as a note below] may be
cited as the 'Child Care and Development Block Grant Amendments of
1996'."

SHORT TITLE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 1, May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 623, provided
that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the
'Human Services Amendments of 1994'."
Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 101(a), May 18, 1994, 108 Stat.
624, provided that: "This title [enacting sections 9836a, 9840a,
9843a, and 9852a of this title, transferring sections 3161 to 3161g
of Title 20, Education, to sections 1235 to 1235g of Title 20,
respectively, amending sections 1396r-5, 9832 to 9835, 9836, 9837,
9839, 9840, 9841, 9843, 9844, 9846, 9855a, 9871, and 10905 of this
title and sections 1235, 1235a, and 1235c to 1235e of Title 20,
repealing sections 9835a, 9845, 9846a, 9847, and 9881 to 9887 of
this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections
9832, 9839, 9844, and 9881 of this title, and repealing provisions
set out as notes under this section and section 9881 of this title]
may be cited as the 'Head Start Act Amendments of 1994'."

SHORT TITLE OF 1992 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 1, Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1956, provided
that: "This Act [amending sections 9835 to 9839, 9846, 9846a, and
9858n of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under
sections 9835 and 9836 of this title] may be cited as the 'Head
Start Improvement Act of 1992'."

SHORT TITLE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 1(a), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1222,
provided that: "This Act [see Tables for classification] may be
cited as the 'Augustus F. Hawkins Human Services Reauthorization
Act of 1990'."
Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 101, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1224,
provided that: "This subtitle [subtitle A (Secs. 101-123) of title
I of Pub. L. 101-501, enacting sections 9835a and 9846a of this
title and amending sections 9831, 9832, 9834, 9835, 9836 to 9841,
9843 to 9846, 9847, and 9848 of this title] may be cited as the
'Head Start Expansion and Quality Improvement Act'."
Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 131, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1238,
provided that subtitle B (Secs. 131-140) of title I of Pub. L. 101-
501, enacting subchapter II-A of this chapter and amending section
9834 of this title, could be cited as the "Head Start Transition
Project Act", prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105-285, title I, Sec.
119, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2728.

SHORT TITLE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 101-120, Sec. 1, Oct. 23, 1989, 103 Stat. 700, provided
that: "This Act [amending section 9834 of this title] may be cited
as the 'Head Start Supplemental Authorization Act of 1989'."

SHORT TITLE OF 1988 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 100-297, title II, Sec. 2501, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat.
325, provided that part E (Secs. 2501-2504) of title II of Pub. L.
100-297, which enacted subchapter V of this chapter, amended
section 9833 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as notes
under this section and section 9881 of this title, could be cited
as the "Comprehensive Child Development Centers Act of 1988", prior
to repeal by Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 112(b)(1), (2)(A), May
18, 1994, 108 Stat. 640, 641.

SHORT TITLE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 99-425, Sec. 1, Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 966, provided:
"That this Act [enacting sections 8628a, 9812a, 9910b, and 10901 to
10905 of this title, amending sections 8621, 8623, 8624, 8629,
9803, 9834, 9835, 9837, 9840, 9862, 9867, 9871, 9874, 9877, 9901 to
9904, 9905a, 9908 to 9910, and 9910a of this title and section 4033
of Title 20, Education, enacting provisions set out as notes under
this section and sections 8621, 8623, and 10901 of this title, and
amending provisions set out as notes under section 9861 of this
title and section 1932 of Title 7, Agriculture] may be cited as the
'Human Services Reauthorization Act of 1986'."

SHORT TITLE OF 1984 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 98-558, Sec. 1, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2878, provided:
"That this Act [enacting sections 9871 to 9877, 9905a, and 9910a of
this title and sections 1070d-31 to 1070d-41, 1119d to 1119d-8,
1119e to 1119e-5, and 4201 to 4206 of Title 20, Education, amending
sections 2991b, 2992b to 2992d, 6862, 6865, 8621 to 8624, 8626,
8627, 8629, 9832, 9834 to 9836, 9840, 9843, 9844, 9846, 9862, 9901,
9902, 9904, 9908, and 9910 of this title and section 4061 of Title
20, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2991, 8621,
and 9904 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note
under section 9861 of this title] may be cited as the 'Human
Services Reauthorization Act'."

SHORT TITLE
Section 611 of subchapter A (Secs. 611-633) of chapter 8 of
subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97-35 provided that: "This
subchapter [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the
'Community Economic Development Act of 1981'."
Section 635 of subchapter B (Secs. 635-657) of chapter 8 of
subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97-35 provided that: "This
subchapter [enacting subchapter II of this chapter] may be cited as
the 'Head Start Act'."
Section 658A(a) of subchapter C (Sec. 658A et seq.) of chapter 8
of subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97-35, as added by Pub. L. 101-
508, title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-236, and
amended by Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat.
1959; Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036;
Pub. L. 104-193, title VI, Sec. 602(2), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat.
2279, provided that: "This subchapter [enacting subchapter II-B of
this chapter] may be cited as the 'Child Care and Development Block
Grant Act of 1990'."
Section 661 of subchapter D [formerly C] (Secs. 661-670) of
chapter 8 of subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97-35, as renumbered
by Pub. L. 101-508, title V, Sec. 5082(1), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat.
1388-236, and amended by Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992,
106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106
Stat. 5036, provided that former subchapter III of this chapter
could be cited as the "Follow Through Act", prior to repeal by Pub.
L. 103-382, title III, Sec. 391(w), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4025.
Section 670H of subchapter E [formerly D] (Secs. 670A-670H) of
chapter 8 of subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97-35, as added by
Pub. L. 99-425, title III, Sec. 304, Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 968,
renumbered by Pub. L. 101-508, title V, Sec. 5082(1), Nov. 5, 1990,
104 Stat. 1388-236, and amended by Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct.
7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4,
1992, 106 Stat. 5036, provided that: "This subchapter [enacting
subchapter IV of this chapter] may be cited as the 'State Dependent
Care Development Grants Act'."
Section 670M of subchapter F [formerly E] (Secs. 670M-670T) of
chapter 8 of subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97-35, as added by
Pub. L. 100-297, title II, Sec. 2503, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 325,
renumbered by Pub. L. 101-508, title V, Sec. 5082(1), Nov. 5, 1990,
104 Stat. 1388-236, and amended by Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct.
7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4,
1992, 106 Stat. 5036, provided that former subchapter V of this
chapter could be cited as the "Comprehensive Child Development
Act", prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 112(b)(1),
(2)(B), May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 640, 641.

INCONSISTENT LAWS SUPERSEDED DURING FISCAL YEARS 1982, 1983, AND
1984
Section 601 of subtitle A (Secs. 601-670) of title VI of Pub. L.
97-35 provided that:
"(a) Any provision of law which is not consistent with the
provisions of this subtitle hereby is superseded and shall have
only such force and effect during each of the fiscal years 1982,
1983, and 1984 which is consistent with this subtitle.
"(b) Notwithstanding any authorization of appropriations for
fiscal year 1982, 1983, or 1984 contained in any provision of law
which is specified in this subtitle, no funds are authorized to be
appropriated in excess of the limitations imposed upon
appropriations by the provisions of this subtitle."

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42 USC Sec. 9802 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Sec. 9802. "Community development corporation" defined

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For purposes of this subchapter, the term "community development
corporation" means a nonprofit organization responsible to
residents of the area it serves which is receiving financial
assistance under part A of this subchapter and any organization
more than 50 percent of which is owned by such an organization, or
otherwise controlled by such an organization, or designated by such
an organization for the purpose of this subchapter.

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(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 613, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 489.)

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42 USC Sec. 9803 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Sec. 9803. Repealed.

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Sec. 9803. Repealed. Pub. L. 105-285, title II, Sec. 202(b)(1),
Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2755.
Section, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 614, Aug. 13, 1981, 95
Stat. 489; Pub. L. 99-425, title IV, Sec. 405(c)(3), Sept. 30,
1986, 100 Stat. 970, related to source of funds for carrying out
this subchapter.

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42 USC Sec. 9804 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Sec. 9804. Advisory Community Investment Board

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(a) National Community Investment Board; functions, composition,
etc.
(1) The President is authorized to establish a National Advisory
Community Investment Board (hereinafter in this section referred to
as the "Investment Board"). Such Investment Board shall be composed
of 15 members appointed, for staggered terms and without regard to
the civil service laws, by the President, in consultation with the
Secretary of Health and Human Services (hereinafter in this
subchapter referred to as the "Secretary"). Such members shall be
representative of the investment and business communities and
appropriate fields of endeavor related to this subchapter. The
Investment Board shall meet at the call of the chairperson, but not
less often than 3 times each year. The Secretary and the
administrator of community economic development programs shall be
ex officio members of the Investment Board.
(2) The Secretary shall carry out the provisions of this
subchapter through an appropriate office.
(b) Function
The Investment Board shall promote cooperation between private
investors and businesses and community development corporation
projects through -
(1) advising the Secretary and the community development
corporations on ways to facilitate private investment;
(2) advising businesses and other investors of opportunities in
community development corporation projects; and
(3) advising the Secretary, community development corporations,
and private investors and businesses of ways in which they might
engage in mutually beneficial efforts.
(c) Local advisory community investment boards; establishment,
composition, etc.
The governing body of each Community Development Corporation may
establish an advisory community investment board composed of not to
exceed 15 members who shall be appointed by the governing body
after consultation with appropriate local officials. Each such
board shall promote cooperation between private investors and
businesses and the governing body of the Community Development
Corporation through -
(1) advising the governing body on ways to facilitate private
investors;
(2) advising businesses and other investors of opportunities in
Community Development Corporation projects; and
(3) advising the governing body, private investors, and
businesses of ways in which they might engage in mutually
beneficial efforts.

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(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 615, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 489;
Pub. L. 105-285, title II, Sec. 202(b)(2), Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat.
2755.)

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REFERENCES IN TEXT
The civil service laws, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), are set
forth in Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. See,
particularly, section 3301 et seq. of Title 5.


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AMENDMENTS
1998 - Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105-285 substituted "through an
appropriate office" for "through the Office of Community Services
established in section 9905(a) of this title".

TERMINATION OF ADVISORY BOARDS
Advisory boards established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not
later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the
date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a board
established by the President or an officer of the Federal
Government, such board is renewed by appropriate action prior to
the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a board
established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided for
by law. See sections 3(2) and 14 of Pub. L. 92-463, Oct. 6, 1972,
86 Stat. 770, 776, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government
Organization and Employees.

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42 USC Part A - Urban and Rural Special Impact Programs 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part A - Urban and Rural Special Impact Programs

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PART A - URBAN AND RURAL SPECIAL IMPACT PROGRAMS

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42 USC Sec. 9805 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part A - Urban and Rural Special Impact Programs

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Sec. 9805. Statement of purpose

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The purpose of this part is to establish special programs of
assistance to nonprofit private locally initiated community
development corporations which (1) are directed to the solution of
the critical problems existing in particular communities or
neighborhoods (defined without regard to political or other
subdivisions or boundaries) within those urban and rural areas
having concentrations or substantial numbers of low-income persons;
(2) are of sufficient size, scope, and duration to have an
appreciable impact in such communities, neighborhoods, and rural
areas in arresting tendencies toward dependency, chronic
unemployment, and community deterioration; (3) hold forth the
prospect of continuing to have such impact after the termination of
financial assistance under this part; and (4) provide financial and
other assistance to start, expand, or locate enterprises in or near
the area to be served so as to provide employment and ownership
opportunities for residents of such areas, including those who are
disadvantaged in the labor market because of their limited
speaking, reading, and writing abilities in the English language.

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(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 616, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 490.)

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42 USC Sec. 9806 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part A - Urban and Rural Special Impact Programs

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Sec. 9806. Establishment and scope of programs

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(a) The Secretary is authorized to provide financial assistance
in the form of grants to nonprofit and for profit community
development corporations and other affiliated and supportive
agencies and organizations associated with qualifying community
development corporations for the payment of all or part of the cost
of programs which are designed to carry out the purposes of this
part. Financial assistance shall be provided so that each community
economic development program is of sufficient size, scope, and
duration to have an appreciable impact on the area served. Such
programs may include -
(1) community business and commercial development programs,
including (A) programs which provide financial and other
assistance (including equity capital) to start, expand, or locate
businesses in or near the area served so as to provide employment
and ownership opportunities for residents of such areas; and (B)
programs for small businesses located in or owned by residents of
such areas;
(2) community physical development programs, including
industrial parks and housing activities, which contribute to an
improved environment and which create new training, employment
and ownership opportunities for residents of such area;
(3) training and public service employment programs and related
services for unemployed or low-income persons which support and
complement community development programs financed under this
part, including, without limitation, activities such as the
activities described in title I of the Workforce Investment Act
of 1998 [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.]; and
(4) social service programs which support and complement
community business and commercial development programs financed
under this part, including child care, educational services,
health services, credit counseling, energy conservation,
recreation services, and programs for the maintenance of housing
facilities.

(b) The Secretary shall conduct programs assisted under this part
so as to contribute, on an equitable basis between urban and rural
areas, to the elimination of poverty and the establishment of
permanent economic and social benefits in such areas.

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(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 617, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 491;
Pub. L. 105-277, div. A, Sec. 101(f) [title VIII, Sec. 405(d)(40),
(f)(31)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681-337, 2681-427, 2681-434.)

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REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, referred to in subsec.
(a)(3), is Pub. L. 105-220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 936, as
amended. Title I of the Act is classified principally to chapter 30
(Sec. 2801 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification
of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section
9201 of Title 20, Education, and Tables.


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AMENDMENTS
1998 - Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 105-277, Sec. 101(f) [title VIII,
Sec. 405(f)(31)], struck out "the Job Training Partnership Act or"
after "activities described in".
Pub. L. 105-277, Sec. 101(f) [title VIII, Sec. 405(d)(40)],
substituted "activities such as the activities described in the Job
Training Partnership Act or title I of the Workforce Investment Act
of 1998" for "activities such as those described in the
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act".

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 101(f) [title VIII, Sec. 405(d)(40)] of Pub.
L. 105-277 effective Oct. 21, 1998, and amendment by section 101(f)
[title VIII, Sec. 405(f)(31)] of Pub. L. 105-277 effective July 1,
2000, see section 101(f) [title VIII, Sec. 405(g)(1), (2)(B)] of
Pub. L. 105-277, set out as a note under section 3502 of Title 5,
Government Organization and Employees.

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42 USC Sec. 9807 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part A - Urban and Rural Special Impact Programs

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Sec. 9807. Financial assistance requirements

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(a) Conditions
The Secretary, under such regulations as the Secretary may
establish, shall not provide financial assistance for any community
economic development program under this part unless the Secretary
determines that -
(1) such community development corporation is responsible to
residents of the area served (A) through a governing body not
less than 50 percent of the members of which are area residents;
and (B) in accordance with such other guidelines as may be
established by the Secretary, except that the composition of the
governing bodies of organizations owned or controlled by the
community development corporation need not be subject to such
residency requirement;
(2) the program will be appropriately coordinated with local
planning under this subchapter with housing and community
development programs, with employment and training programs, and
with other relevant planning for physical and human resources in
the areas served;
(3) adequate technical assistance is made available and
committed to the programs being supported;
(4) such financial assistance will materially further the
purposes of this part;
(5) the applicant is fulfilling or will fulfill a need for
services, supplies, or facilities which is otherwise not being
met;
(6) all projects and related facilities will, to the maximum
feasible extent, be located in the areas served;
(7) projects will, where feasible, promote the development of
entrepreneurial and management skills and the ownership or
participation in ownership of assisted businesses and housing,
cooperatively or otherwise, by residents of the area served;
(8) projects will be planned and carried out with the fullest
possible participation of resident or local businessmen and
representatives of financial institutions, including
participation through contract, joint venture, partnership, stock
ownership or membership on the governing boards or advisory
councils of such projects consistent with the self-help purposes
of this subchapter;
(9) no participant will be employed on projects involving
political parties, or the construction, operation, or maintenance
of so much of any facility as is used or to be used for sectarian
instruction or as a place for religious worship;
(10) the program will not result in the displacement of
employed workers or impair existing contracts for services, or
result in the substitution of Federal or other funds in
connection with work that would otherwise be performed;
(11) the rates of pay for time spent in work training and
education, and other conditions of employment, will be
appropriate and reasonable in the light of such factors as the
type of work, geographical region, and proficiency of the
participant;
(12) the program will, to the maximum extent feasible,
contribute to the occupational development or upward mobility of
individual participants;
(13) preference will be given to low-income or economically
disadvantaged residents of the areas served in filling jobs and
training opportunities; and
(14) training programs carried out in connection with projects
financed under this part shall be designed wherever feasible to
provide those persons who successfully complete such training
with skills which are also in demand in communities,
neighborhoods, or rural areas other than those for which programs
are established under this part.
(b) Relocations substantially increasing unemployment
Financial assistance under this section shall not be extended to
assist in the relocation of establishments from one location to
another if such relocation would result in a substantial increase
in unemployment in the area of original location.
(c) Community economic development program; application;
specification of goals
Financial assistance for commercial development under this part
shall not be extended until the community economic development
program that has applied for assistance under this subchapter has
specified in some detail its development goals and its development
timetable. The Secretary, in providing continued financial
assistance to a community economic development program, shall give
serious consideration to the experience such program has had in
meeting development goals or in adhering to development timetables.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 618, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 491.)

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9808 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part A - Urban and Rural Special Impact Programs

-HEAD-
Sec. 9808. Federal share; amount; availability; ownership of
property acquired with Federal financial assistance

-STATUTE-
(a)(1) Assistance provided under this subchapter to any program
described in section 9807(a) of this title shall not exceed 90
percent of the cost of such program, including costs of
administration, unless the Secretary determines that the assistance
in excess of such percentage is required in furtherance of the
purposes of this subchapter. Non-Federal contributions may be in
cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, including but not limited to
plant, equipment, and services.
(2) The assistance referred to in paragraph (1) shall be made
available (A) for deposit to the order of grantees which have
demonstrated successful program performance, under conditions which
the Secretary deems appropriate, within 30 days following approval
of the grant agreement by the Secretary and such grantee; or (B)
whenever the Secretary deems appropriate, in accordance with
applicable rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the
Treasury, and including any other conditions which the Secretary of
Health and Human Services deems appropriate, within 30 days
following approval of the grant agreement by the Secretary and such
grantee.
(b) Property acquired as a result of capital investments made by
any community development corporation with funds granted as its
Federal share of the cost of programs carried out under this
subchapter, and the proceeds from such property, shall become the
property of the community development corporation and shall not be
considered to be Federal property. The Federal Government retains
the right to direct that on severance of the grant relationship the
assets purchased with grant funds shall continue to be used for the
original purpose for which they were granted.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 619, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 493.)

-End-


-CITE-
42 USC Part B - Special Rural Programs 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part B - Special Rural Programs

-HEAD-
PART B - SPECIAL RURAL PROGRAMS

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9809 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part B - Special Rural Programs

-HEAD-
Sec. 9809. Statement of purpose

-STATUTE-
It is the purpose of this part to meet the special economic needs
of rural communities or areas with concentrations or substantial
numbers of low-income persons by providing support to self-help
programs which promote economic development and independence, as a
supplement to existing similar programs conducted by other
departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Such programs
should encourage low-income families to pool their talents and
resources so as to create and expand rural economic enterprise.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 620, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 493.)

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9810 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part B - Special Rural Programs

-HEAD-
Sec. 9810. Financial assistance to low-income families, local
cooperative associations, and local public or private nonprofit
organizations or entities; amount, purposes, etc.

-STATUTE-
(a) The Secretary is authorized to provide financial assistance,
including loans having a maximum maturity of fifteen years and in
amounts not resulting in an aggregate principal indebtedness of
more than $3,500 at any one time, to any low-income rural family
where, in the judgment of the Secretary, such financial assistance
has a reasonable possibility of effecting a permanent increase in
the income of such families, or will contribute to the improvement
of their living or housing conditions, by assisting or permitting
them to -
(1) acquire or improve real estate or reduce encumbrances or
erect improvements thereon;
(2) operate or improve the operation of farms not larger than
family sized, including but not limited to the purchase of feed,
seed, fertilizer, livestock, poultry, and equipment; or
(3) participate in cooperative associations, or finance
nonagricultral (!1) enterprises which will enable such families
to supplement their income.


(b) The Secretary is authorized to provide financial assistance
to local cooperative associations or local public and private
nonprofit organizations or agencies in rural areas containing
concentrations or substantial numbers of low-income persons for the
purpose of defraying all or part of the costs of establishing and
operating cooperative programs for farming, purchasing, marketing,
processing, and to improve their income as producers and their
purchasing power as consumers, and to provide such essentials as
credit and health services. Costs which may be defrayed shall
include -
(1) administrative costs of staff and overhead;
(2) costs of planning and developing new enterprises;
(3) costs of acquiring technical assistance; and
(4) initial capital where it is determined by the Secretary
that the poverty of the families participating in the program and
the social conditions of the rural area require such assistance.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 621, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 493.)

-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) So in original. Probably should be "nonagricultural".


-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9811 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part B - Special Rural Programs

-HEAD-
Sec. 9811. Limitation on assistance

-STATUTE-
No financial assistance shall be provided under this part unless
the Secretary determines that -
(1) any cooperative association receiving assistance has a
minimum of fifteen active members, a majority of which are low-
income rural persons;
(2) adequate technical assistance is made available and
committed to the programs being supported;
(3) such financial assistance will materially further the
purposes of this part; and
(4) the applicant is fulfilling or will fulfill a need for
services, supplies, or facilities which is otherwise not being
met.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 622, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 494.)

-End-


-CITE-
42 USC Part C - Development Loans to Community Economic
Development Programs 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part C - Development Loans to Community Economic Development
Programs

-HEAD-
PART C - DEVELOPMENT LOANS TO COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9812 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part C - Development Loans to Community Economic Development
Programs

-HEAD-
Sec. 9812. Development loan fund

-STATUTE-
(a) Authorities, scope, and purposes; conditions; interest rate;
repayment
The Secretary is authorized to make or guarantee loans (either
directly or in cooperation with banks or other organizations
through agreements to participate on an immediate or deferred
basis) to community development corporations, to families and local
cooperatives and the designated supportive organizations of
cooperatives eligible for financial assistance under this
subchapter, to private nonprofit organizations receiving assistance
under chapter 106 of this title, or to public and private nonprofit
organizations or agencies, for business facilities and community
development projects, including community development credit
unions, which the Secretary determines will carry out the purposes
of this part. No loans, guarantees, or other financial assistance
shall be provided under this section unless the Secretary
determines that -
(1) there is reasonable assurance of repayment of the loan;
(2) the loan is not otherwise available on reasonable terms
from private sources or other Federal, State, or local programs;
and
(3) the amount of the loan, together with other funds
available, is adequate to assure completion of the project or
achievement of the purposes for which the loan is made.

Loans made by the Secretary pursuant to this section shall bear
interest at a rate not less than a rate determined by the Secretary
of the Treasury taking into consideration the average market yield
on outstanding Treasury obligations of comparable maturity, plus
such additional charge, if any, toward covering other costs of the
program as the Secretary of Health and Human Services may determine
to be consistent with its purposes, except that, for the 5 years
following the date in which funds are initially available to the
borrower, the rate of interest shall be set at a rate considered
appropriate by the Secretary in light of the particular needs of
the borrower, which rate shall not be lower than 1 percent. All
such loans shall be repayable within a period of not more than 30
years.
(b) Adjustment of interest rates, moratorium on principal and
interest, etc.
The Secretary is authorized to adjust interest rates, grant
moratoriums on repayment of principal and interest, collect or
compromise any obligations held by the Secretary, and to take such
other actions in respect to such loans as the Secretary shall
determine to be necessary or appropriate, consistent with the
purposes of this section.
(c) Establishment, funding, etc.
(1) To carry out the lending and guaranty functions authorized
under this part, there shall be established a Development Loan Fund
consisting of two separate accounts, one of which shall be a
revolving fund called the Rural Development Loan Fund and the other
of which shall be a revolving fund called the Community Development
Loan Fund. The capital of each such revolving fund shall remain
available until expended.
(2) The Rural Development Loan Fund shall consist of the
remaining funds provided for in part A of title III of the Economic
Opportunity Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2841 et seq.], as in effect on
September 19, 1972, and such amounts as may be deposited in such
fund by the Secretary out of funds made available from
appropriations for purposes of carrying out this part. The
Secretary shall utilize the services of the Farmers Home
Administration,(!1) or the Rural Development Administration in
administering such fund.

(3) The Community Development Loan Fund shall consist of such
amounts as may be deposited in such fund by the Secretary out of
funds made available from appropriations for purposes of carrying
out this subchapter. The Secretary may make deposits in the
Community Development Loan Fund in any fiscal year in which the
Secretary has made available for grants to community development
corporations under this subchapter not less than $60,000,000 out of
funds made available from appropriations for purposes of carrying
out this subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 623, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 494;
Pub. L. 101-624, title XXIII, Sec. 2303(f)(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104
Stat. 3981.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Chapter 106 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the
original "subtitle B of this title", meaning subtitle B (Sec. 671
et seq.) of title VI of Pub. L. 97-35, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 511,
as amended, known as the Community Services Block Grant Act, which
is classified generally to chapter 106 (Sec. 9901 et seq.) of this
title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title note set out under section 9901 of this title and
Tables.
The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, referred to in subsec.
(c)(2), is Pub. L. 88-452, Aug. 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 508, as amended.
Part A of title III of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was
classified generally to part A (Sec. 2841 et seq.) of subchapter
III of chapter 34 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97-35,
title VI, Sec. 683(a), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 519. For complete
classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1990 - Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 101-624 inserted ", or the Rural
Development Administration" after "Farmers Home Administration".


-TRANS-
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
Functions relating to administration of Community Development
Credit Union Revolving Loan Fund transferred from Secretary of
Health and Human Services to National Credit Union Administration
Board by Pub. L. 99-609, set out as a note under section 9822 of
this title.

-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) So in original. The comma probably should not appear.


-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9812a 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part C - Development Loans to Community Economic Development
Programs

-HEAD-
Sec. 9812a. Interest rates payable on certain rural development
loans; assignment of loan contracts

-STATUTE-
(a) Modification of interest rates
Notwithstanding any other provision of law -
(1) any outstanding loan made after December 31, 1982, by the
Secretary of Health and Human Services; or
(2) any loan made after September 30, 1986;

with moneys from the Rural Development Loan Fund established by
section 9812(c)(1) of this title or with funds available (before
October 27, 1998) under section 9910(a) of this title (as in effect
before October 27, 1998) to an intermediary borrower shall bear
interest at a fixed rate equal to the rate of interest that was in
effect on the date of issuance for loans made in 1980 with such
moneys or such funds if the weighted average rate of interest for
all loans made after December 31, 1982, by such intermediary
borrower with such moneys or such funds does not exceed the sum of
6 percent and the rate of interest payable under this subsection by
such intermediary borrower.
(b) Assignment of certain loan contracts
Any contract for a loan made during the period beginning on
December 31, 1982, and ending on September 30, 1986, with -
(1) moneys from the Rural Development Loan Fund established by
section 9812(c)(1) of this title; or
(2) funds available (before October 27, 1998) under section
9910(a) of this title (as in effect before October 27, 1998);

to an intermediary borrower that is a county government may be
assigned by such borrower to an entity to which such loan could
have been made for the purpose for which such contract was made.
Any entity to which such contract is so assigned shall be
substituted as a party to such contract and shall be obligated to
carry out such contract and the purpose for which such contract was
made.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 99-425, title IV, Sec. 407(a), (b), Sept. 30, 1986, 100
Stat. 971; Pub. L. 105-285, title II, Sec. 202(c), Oct. 27, 1998,
112 Stat. 2755.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Section 9910 of this title, referred to in subsecs. (a) and
(b)(2), was in the original a reference to section 681 of Pub. L.
97-35. Section 681 of Pub. L. 97-35 was omitted, and a new section
681 enacted, in the general amendment of chapter 106 of this title
by Pub. L. 105-285, title II, Sec. 201, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat.
2728. The new section 681 is classified to section 9922 of this
title.

-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of the Human Services Reauthorization
Act of 1986, and not as part of the Community Economic Development
Act of 1981 which comprises this subchapter.


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1998 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 202(c)(1), in
concluding provisions, inserted "(before October 27, 1998)" after
"funds available" and "(as in effect before October 27, 1998)"
after "9910(a) of this title".
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 202(c)(2), inserted
"(before October 27, 1998)" after "funds available" and "(as in
effect before October 27, 1998)" after "9910(a) of this title".

EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Oct. 1, 1986, see section 1001 of Pub. L. 99-
425, set out as an Effective Date of 1986 Amendment note under
section 8621 of this title.

TRANSFER OF LOAN BY UTAH OR OHIO LOCAL PUBLIC BODY TO NONPROFIT
CORPORATION
Pub. L. 99-500, Sec. 101(a) [title VI, Sec. 640], Oct. 18, 1986,
100 Stat. 1783, 1783-35, and Pub. L. 99-591, Sec. 101(a) [title VI,
Sec. 640], Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3341, 3341-35, purported to
amend section 623B(b)(2) of the Community Economic Development Act
of 1981, a nonexistent section of that Act (Pub. L. 99-35, title
VI, Sec. 611 et seq.), by adding at the end thereof the following
new sentence: "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any Utah
or Ohio local public body to which a loan was made after December
31, 1982, from the Rural Development Loan Fund may, at the
discretion of such local public body and with the approval of the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, transfer such loan to a
nonprofit corporation designated by such body to serve as an
intermediate borrower and to carry out the purposes of the loan."

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9813 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part C - Development Loans to Community Economic Development
Programs

-HEAD-
Sec. 9813. Model Community Economic Development Finance
Corporation; establishment; functions

-STATUTE-
To the extent he deems appropriate, the Secretary shall utilize
funds available under this part to prepare a plan of action for the
establishment of a Model Community Economic Development Finance
Corporation to provide a user-controlled independent and
professionally operated long-term financing vehicle with the
principal purpose of providing financial support for community
economic development corporations, cooperatives, other affiliated
and supportive agencies and organizations associated with community
economic development corporations, and other entities eligible for
assistance under this subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 624, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 495.)

-End-


-CITE-
42 USC Part D - Supportive Programs and Activities 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part D - Supportive Programs and Activities

-HEAD-
PART D - SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9814 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part D - Supportive Programs and Activities

-HEAD-
Sec. 9814. Training and technical assistance

-STATUTE-
(a) Grants, contracts, and other arrangements; preconditions
The Secretary shall provide, directly or through grants,
contracts, or other arrangements, such technical assistance and
training of personnel as may be required to effectively implement
the purposes of this subchapter. No financial assistance shall be
provided to any public or private organization under this section
unless the Secretary provides the beneficiaries of these services
with opportunity to participate in the selection of and to review
the quality and utility of the services furnished them by such
organization.
(b) Technical assistance to community development corporations and
urban and rural cooperatives
Technical assistance to community development corporations and
both urban and rural cooperatives may include planning, management,
legal assistance or support, preparation of feasibility studies,
product development, marketing, and the provision of stipends to
encourage skilled professionals to engage in full-time activities
under the direction of a community organization financially
assisted under this subchapter.
(c) Training for employees of community development corporations
and employees and members of urban and rural cooperatives
Training for employees of community development corporations and
for employees and members of urban and rural cooperatives shall
include on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and
scholarships to assist them in development, managerial,
entrepreneurial, planning, and other technical and organizational
skills which will contribute to the effectiveness of programs
assisted under this subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 625, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 496.)

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9815 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part D - Supportive Programs and Activities

-HEAD-
Sec. 9815. Small Business Administration and Department of Commerce
economic development programs; regulations

-STATUTE-
(a)(1) Funds granted under this subchapter which are invested
directly or indirectly, in a small investment company, local
development company, limited small business investment company, or
small business investment company licensee under section 681(d)
(!1) of title 15 shall be included as "private paid-in capital and
paid-in surplus", "combined paid-in capital and paid-in surplus",
and "paid-in capital" for purposes of sections 682, 683, and 696,
respectively, of title 15.

(2) Not later than 90 days after August 13, 1981, the
Administrator of the Small Business Administration, after
consultation with the Secretary, shall promulgate regulations to
ensure the availability to community development corporations of
such programs as shall further the purposes of this subchapter,
including programs under section 637(a) of title 15.
(b)(1) Areas selected for assistance under this subchapter shall
be deemed "redevelopment areas" within the meaning of section 401
of the Publc (!2) Works and Economic Development Act of 1965,(!1)
shall qualify for assistance under the provisions of title I and
title II of such Act, and shall be deemed to have met the overall
economic development program requirements of section 202(b)(10) of
such Act.

(2) Not later than 90 days after August 13, 1981, the Secretary
of Commerce shall prescribe regulations which will ensure that
community development corporations and cooperatives shall qualify
for assistance and shall be eligible to receive such assistance
under all such programs of the Economic Development Administration
as shall further the purposes of this subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 626, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 496.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Section 681(d) of title 15, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), was
repealed by Pub. L. 104-208, div. D, title II, Sec. 208(b)(3)(A),
Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009-742.
The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, referred
to in subsec. (b)(1), is Pub. L. 89-136, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat.
552, as amended. Titles I to VI of the Act of 1965 were repealed
and new titles I to VI were enacted by Pub. L. 105-393, title I,
Sec. 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3597. As so enacted, section
401 of the Act no longer defines "redevelopment areas" and section
202 of the Act no longer contains a subsec. (b). For complete
classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set
out under section 3121 of this title and Tables.

-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) See References in Text note below.

(!2) So in original. Probably should be "Public".


-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9816 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part D - Supportive Programs and Activities

-HEAD-
Sec. 9816. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs

-STATUTE-
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, after
consultation with the Secretary, shall take all necessary steps to
assist community development corporations and local cooperative
associations to qualify for and receive (1) such assistance in
connection with technical assistance, counseling to tenants and
homeowners, and loans to sponsors of low-income and moderate-income
housing under section 106 of the Housing and Urban Development Act
of 1968 [12 U.S.C. 1701x], as amended by section 811 of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974; (2) such land for housing
and business location and expansion under title I of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974 [42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.]; and
(3) such funds for comprehensive planning under section 701 of the
Housing Act of 1954,(!1) as amended by section 401 of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as shall further the
purposes of this subchapter.


-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 627, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 497.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Section 811 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,
referred to in text, is section 811 of Pub. L. 93-383, title VIII,
Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 735, which amended section 1701x of Title
12, Banks and Banking.
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, referred to in
text, is Pub. L. 93-383, Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 633, as amended.
Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 is
classified principally to chapter 69 (Sec. 5301 et seq.) of this
title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title note set out under section 5301 of this title and
Tables.
Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, referred to in text, is
section 701 of act Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, 68 Stat. 640, as amended,
which was classified to section 461 of former Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works, and was repealed by Pub. L. 97-35,
title III, 313(b), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 398.
Section 401 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,
referred to in text, is section 401 of Pub. L. 93-383, title IV,
Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 686, subsecs. (a) and (b) of which amended
section 461 of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and
Works, prior to its repeal by Pub. L. 97-35, and subsec. (c) of
which amended section 460 of former Title 40.


-MISC1-
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Pub. L. 103-120, Sec. 4, Oct. 27, 1993, 107 Stat. 1148, as
amended by Pub. L. 105-18, title II, Sec. 10004, June 12, 1997, 111
Stat. 201, provided that:
"(a) In General. - The Secretary is authorized to provide
assistance through the National Community Development Initiative,
Local Initiatives Support Corporation, The Enterprise Foundation,
Habitat for Humanity, and Youthbuild USA to develop the capacity
and ability of community development corporations and community
housing development organizations to undertake community
development and affordable housing projects and programs.
"(b) Form of Assistance. - Assistance under this section may be
used for -
"(1) training, education, support, and advice to enhance the
technical and administrative capabilities of community
development corporations and community housing development
organizations;
"(2) loans, grants, or predevelopment assistance to community
development corporations and community housing development
organizations to carry out community development and affordable
housing activities that benefit low-income families; and
"(3) such other activities as may be determined by the National
Community Development Initiative, Local Initiatives Support
Corporation, The Enterprise Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and
Youthbuild USA in consultation with the Secretary.
"(c) Matching Requirement. - Assistance provided under this
section shall be matched from private sources in an amount equal to
3 times the amount made available under this section.
"(d) Implementation. - The Secretary shall by notice establish
such requirements as may be necessary to carry out the provisions
of this section. The notice shall take effect upon issuance.
"(e) Authorization. - There are authorized to be appropriated
$25,000,000 for fiscal year 1994 to carry out this section."

-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) See References in Text note below.


-End-



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42 USC Sec. 9817 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part D - Supportive Programs and Activities

-HEAD-
Sec. 9817. Department of Agriculture; Rural Development
Administration programs

-STATUTE-
The Secretary of Agriculture or, where appropriate, the
Administrator of the Farmers Home Administration, or of the Rural
Development Administration, after consultation with the Secretary
of Health and Human Services, shall take all necessary steps to
ensure that community development corporations and local
cooperative associations shall qualify for and shall receive -
(1) such assistance in connection with housing development
under the Housing Act of 1949, as amended [42 U.S.C. 1441 et
seq.];
(2) such assistance in connection with housing, business,
industrial, and community development under the Consolidated
Farmers Home Administration Act of 1961 [7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.]
and the Rural Development Act of 1972; and
(3) such further assistance under all such programs of the
United States Department of Agriculture; as shall further the
purposes of this subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 628, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 497;
Pub. L. 101-624, title XXIII, Sec. 2303(f)(2), Nov. 28, 1990, 104
Stat. 3981.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Housing Act of 1949, referred to in par. (1), is act July 15,
1949, ch. 338, 63 Stat. 413, as amended, which is classified
principally to chapter 8A (Sec. 1441 et seq.) of this title. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 1441 of this title and Tables.
The Consolidated Farmers Home Administration Act of 1961,
referred to in par. (2), is title III of Pub. L. 87-128, Aug. 8,
1961, 75 Stat. 307, as amended, which was redesignated the
Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act by Pub. L. 92-419, Sec.
101, Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 657, and is classified principally to
chapter 50 (Sec. 1921 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 1921 of Title 7 and Tables.
The Rural Development Act of 1972, referred to in par. (2), is
Pub. L. 92-419, Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 657, as amended. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of
1972 Amendment note set out under section 1921 of Title 7.


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1990 - Pub. L. 101-624 substituted "Department of Agriculture;
Rural Development Administration programs" for "Department of
Agriculture and Farmers Home Administration programs" in section
catchline and inserted ", or of the Rural Development
Administration" after "of the Farmers Home Administration" in text.

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42 USC Sec. 9818 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part D - Supportive Programs and Activities

-HEAD-
Sec. 9818. Coordination and eligibility

-STATUTE-
(a) The Secretary shall take all necessary and appropriate steps
to encourage Federal departments and agencies and State and local
governments to make grants, provide technical assistance, enter
into contracts, and generally support and cooperate with community
development corporations and local cooperative associations.
(b) Eligibility for assistance under other Federal programs shall
not be denied to any applicant on the ground that it is a community
development corporation or any other entity assisted under this
subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 629, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 497.)

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9819 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part D - Supportive Programs and Activities

-HEAD-
Sec. 9819. Evaluation of programs; implementation and funding,
etc.; research and demonstration projects; implementation and
purposes

-STATUTE-
(a) Each program for which grants are made under this subchapter
shall provide for a thorough evaluation of the effectiveness of the
program in achieving its purposes, which evaluation shall be
conducted by such public or private organizations as the Secretary
in consultation with existing grantees familiar with programs
carried out under the Community Services Block Grant Act [42 U.S.C.
9901 et seq.] may designate, and all or part of the costs of
evaluation may be paid from funds appropriated to carry out this
part. In evaluating the performance of any community development
corporation funded under part A of this subchapter, the criteria
for evaluation shall be based upon such program objectives, goals,
and priorities as are consistent with the purposes of this
subchapter and were set forth by such community development
corporation in its proposal for funding as approved and agreed upon
by or as subsequently modified from time to time by mutual
agreement between the Secretary and such community development
corporation.
(b) The Secretary shall conduct, either directly or through
grants or other arrangements, research and demonstration projects
designed to suggest new programs and policies to achieve the
purposes of this subchapter in such ways as to provide
opportunities for employment, ownership, and a better quality of
life for low-income residents.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 630, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 497.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Community Services Block Grant Act, referred to in subsec.
(a), is subtitle B (Sec. 671 et seq.) of title VI of Pub. L. 97-35,
Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 511, as amended, which is classified
generally to chapter 106 (Sec. 9901 et seq.) of this title. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 9901 of this title and Tables.

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42 USC Sec. 9820 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part D - Supportive Programs and Activities

-HEAD-
Sec. 9820. Grants to plan economic development and cooperative
programs

-STATUTE-
In order to facilitate the purposes of this subchapter, the
Secretary is authorized to provide financial assistance to any
public or private nonprofit agency or organization for planning of
community economic development programs and cooperative programs
under this subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 631, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 498.)

-End-



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42 USC Sec. 9821 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part D - Supportive Programs and Activities

-HEAD-
Sec. 9821. Nondiscrimination provisions

-STATUTE-
(a) The Secretary shall not provide financial assistance for any
program, project, or activity under this subchapter unless the
grant or contract with respect thereto specifically provides that
no person with responsibilities in the operation thereof will
discriminate with respect to any such program, project, or activity
because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, political
affiliation, or beliefs.
(b) No person in the United States shall on the ground of sex be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, be
subjected to discrimination under, or be denied employment in
connection with any program or activity receiving assistance under
this subchapter. The Secretary shall enforce the provisions of the
preceding sentence in accordance with section 2000d-1 of this
title. Section 2000d-2 of this title shall apply with respect to
any action taken by the Secretary to enforce such sentence. This
section shall not be construed as affecting any other legal remedy
that a person may have if such person is excluded from
participation in, denied the benefits of, subjected to
discrimination under, or denied employment in connection with, any
program, project, or activity receiving assistance under this
subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 632, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 498.)

-End-



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42 USC Sec. 9822 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part D - Supportive Programs and Activities

-HEAD-
Sec. 9822. Availability of certain appropriated funds

-STATUTE-
Funds appropriated to the Rural Development Loan Fund under title
VII of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2981 et
seq.] (as in effect on August 12, 1981), and interest accumulated
in such fund, shall be deposited in the Rural Development Loan Fund
established under section 9812(c)(1) of this title and shall
continue to be available to carry out the purposes of such fund.
Funds appropriated to the Community Development Credit Union
Revolving Loan Fund under title VII of the Economic Opportunity Act
of 1964 (as in effect on August 12, 1981), and interest accumulated
in such fund, shall continue to be available to carry out the
purposes of such fund.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 633, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 498.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, referred to in text, is
Pub. L. 88-452, Aug. 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 508, as amended. Title VII
of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was classified generally to
subchapter VII (Sec. 2981 et seq.) of chapter 34 of this title,
prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 683(a), Aug. 13,
1981, 95 Stat. 519. For complete classification of this Act to the
Code, see Tables.

-COD-
CODIFICATION
"August 12, 1981" substituted in text for "the day before the
date of the enactment of this Act".


-MISC1-
TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CREDIT UNION REVOLVING LOAN FUND
Pub. L. 99-609, Nov. 6, 1986, 100 Stat. 3475, provided that:

"SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
"This Act may be cited as the 'Community Development Credit Union
Revolving Loan Fund Transfer Act'.

"SEC. 2. TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CREDIT UNION REVOLVING
LOAN FUND.
"(a) Administration of Fund by NCUA. -
"(1) In general. - Beginning on the date of the enactment of
this Act [Nov. 6, 1986], the National Credit Union Administration
Board shall administer the Community Development Credit Union
Revolving Loan Fund.
"(2) Transfer of authority. - All authority to carry out the
purposes of the Fund and to prescribe regulations in connection
with the administration of the Fund which, on the day before the
date of the enactment of this Act, was vested in the Secretary of
Health and Human Services shall vest on such date in the Board.
Except as provided in subsection (c), the Secretary shall have no
further responsibility with respect to the Fund.
"(b) Continued Availability of Appropriated Funds. - All funds
appropriated to the Fund and interest accumulated in the Fund which
continue to be available under section 633 of the Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1981 [42 U.S.C. 9822] shall continue to be
available to the Board to carry out the purposes of the Fund.
"(c) Transfer of Assets; Etc. - The Secretary shall transfer to
the National Credit Union Administration all assets, liabilities,
grants, contracts, property, records, and funds held, used, arising
from, or available to the Secretary in connection with the
administration of the Fund before the end of the 60-day period
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 6, 1986].
"(d) Savings Provisions. -
"(1) Regulations. - Any regulations prescribed by the Secretary
in connection with the administration of the Fund shall continue
in effect until superseded by regulations prescribed by the
Board.
"(2) Existing rights, duties, and obligations not affected. -
Subsection (a) shall not be construed as affecting the validity
of any right, duty, or obligation of the United States or any
other person arising under or pursuant to any contract, loan, or
other instrument or agreement which was in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 6, 1986].
"(3) Continuation of suits. - No action or other proceeding
commenced by or against the Secretary in connection with the
administration of the Fund shall abate by reason of the enactment
of this Act, except that the Board shall be substituted for the
Secretary as a party to any such action or proceeding.
"(e) Definitions. - For purposes of this section -
"(1) Board. - The term 'Board' means the National Credit Union
Administration Board.
"(2) Fund. - The term 'Fund' means the Community Development
Credit Union Revolving Loan Fund established under title VII of
the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 [see References in Text note
above] (as in effect before the date of the enactment of the
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 [Aug. 13, 1981]).
"(3) Secretary. - The term 'Secretary' means the Secretary of
Health and Human Services."

-End-


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42 USC SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-COD-
CODIFICATION
Subchapter is based on subchapter B of chapter 8 of subtitle A of
title VI of Pub. L. 97-35, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 499, as amended.

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9831 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9831. Statement of purpose

-STATUTE-
It is the purpose of this subchapter to promote school readiness
by enhancing the social and cognitive development of low-income
children through the provision, to low-income children and their
families, of health, educational, nutritional, social, and other
services that are determined, based on family needs assessments, to
be necessary.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 636, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 499;
Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 102, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1224;
Pub. L. 105-285, title I, Sec. 102, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2703.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1998 - Pub. L. 105-285 amended section catchline and text
generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:
"(a) In recognition of the role which Project Head Start has
played in the effective delivery of comprehensive health,
educational, nutritional, social, and other services to
economically disadvantaged children and their families, it is the
purpose of this subchapter to extend the authority for the
appropriation of funds for such program.
"(b) In carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services shall continue the
administrative arrangement responsible for meeting the needs of
migrant, non-English language background, and Indian children and
shall assure that appropriate funding is provided to meet such
needs."
1990 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101-501 inserted ", non-English
language background," after "migrant".

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

SHORT TITLE
For short title of this subchapter as the "Head Start Act", see
section 635 of Pub. L. 97-35, set out as a note under section 9801
of this title.

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-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9832 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9832. Definitions

-STATUTE-
For purposes of this subchapter:
(1) The term "child with a disability" means -
(A) a child with a disability, as defined in section 1401(3)
of title 20; and
(B) an infant or toddler with a disability, as defined in
section 1432(5) of title 20.

(2) The term "delegate agency" means a public, private
nonprofit, or for-profit organization or agency to which a
grantee has delegated all or part of the responsibility of the
grantee for operating a Head Start program.
(3) The term "family literacy services" means services that are
of sufficient intensity in terms of hours, and of sufficient
duration, to make sustainable changes in a family, and that
integrate all of the following activities:
(A) Interactive literacy activities between parents and their
children.
(B) Training for parents regarding how to be the primary
teacher for their children and full partners in the education
of their children.
(C) Parent literacy training that leads to economic self-
sufficiency.
(D) An age-appropriate education to prepare children for
success in school and life experiences.

(4) The term "financial assistance" includes assistance
provided by grant, agreement, or contract, and payments may be
made in installments and in advance or by way of reimbursement
with necessary adjustments on account of overpayments or
underpayments.
(5) The term "full calendar year" means all days of the year
other than Saturday, Sunday, and a legal public holiday.
(6) The term "full-working-day" means not less than 10 hours
per day. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require
an agency to provide services to a child who has not reached the
age of compulsory school attendance for more than the number of
hours per day permitted by State law (including regulation) for
the provision of services to such a child.
(7) The term "Head Start classroom" means a group of children
supervised and taught by two paid staff members (a teacher and a
teacher's aide or two teachers) and, where possible, a volunteer.
(8) The term "Head Start family day care" means Head Start
services provided in a private residence other than the residence
of the child receiving such services.
(9) The term "home-based Head Start program" means a Head Start
program that provides Head Start services in the private
residence of the child receiving such services.
(10) The term "Indian tribe" means any tribe, band, nation,
pueblo, or other organized group or community of Indians,
including any Native village described in section 3(c) of the
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602(c)) or
established pursuant to such Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), that
is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services
provided by the United States to Indians because of their status
as Indians.
(11) The term "local educational agency" has the meaning given
such term in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
[20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.].
(12) The term "migrant and seasonal Head Start program" means -

(A) with respect to services for migrant farmworkers, a Head
Start program that serves families who are engaged in
agricultural labor and who have changed their residence from
one geographic location to another in the preceding 2-year
period; and
(B) with respect to services for seasonal farmworkers, a Head
Start program that serves families who are engaged primarily in
seasonal agricultural labor and who have not changed their
residence to another geographic location in the preceding 2-
year period.

(13) The term "mobile Head Start program" means the provision
of Head Start services utilizing transportable equipment set up
in various community-based locations on a routine, weekly
schedule, operating in conjunction with home-based Head Start
programs, or as a Head Start classroom.
(14) The term "poverty line" means the official poverty line
(as defined by the Office of Management and Budget) -
(A) adjusted to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer
Price Index For (!1) All Urban Consumers, issued by the Bureau
of Labor Statistics, occurring in the 1-year period or other
interval immediately preceding the date such adjustment is
made; and

(B) adjusted for family size.

(15) The term "scientifically based reading research" -
(A) means the application of rigorous, systematic, and
objective procedures to obtain valid knowledge relevant to
reading development, reading instruction, and reading
difficulties; and
(B) shall include research that -
(i) employs systematic, empirical methods that draw on
observation or experiment;
(ii) involves rigorous data analyses that are adequate to
test the stated hypotheses and justify the general
conclusions drawn;
(iii) relies on measurements or observational methods that
provide valid data across evaluators and observers and across
multiple measurements and observations; and
(iv) has been accepted by a peer-reviewed journal or
approved by a panel of independent experts through a
comparably rigorous, objective, and scientific review.

(16) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Health and
Human Services.
(17) The term "State" means a State, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin
Islands of the United States, and the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands, but for fiscal years ending before
October 1, 2001 (and fiscal year 2002, if the legislation
described in section 9835(a)(2)(B)(iii) of this title has not
been enacted before September 30, 2001), also means the Federated
States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and
the Republic of Palau.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 637, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 499;
Pub. L. 98-558, title I, Sec. 101, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2878;
Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Secs. 104(b), 116(b), 117(b), 121(b),
123(a), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1228, 1232, 1233, 1237; Pub. L. 103-
252, title I, Sec. 102, May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 624; Pub. L. 105-
285, title I, Sec. 103, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2703.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, referred to in par.
(10), is Pub. L. 92-203, Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 688, as amended,
which is classified generally to chapter 33 (Sec. 1601 et seq.) of
Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to
the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of Title
43 and Tables.
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, referred to
in par. (11), is Pub. L. 89-10, Apr. 11, 1965, 79 Stat. 27, as
amended, which is classified generally to chapter 70 (Sec. 6301 et
seq.) of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this
Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6301 of
Title 20 and Tables.


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1998 - Pars. (1), (2). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 103(2), added pars.
(1) and (2). Former pars. (1) and (2) redesignated (16) and (17),
respectively.
Pars. (3), (4). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 103(3)-(5), added par. (3),
redesignated former par. (3) as (4), and struck out former par. (4)
which read as follows: "The term 'family literacy services' means
services and activities that include interactive literacy
activities between parents and their children, training for parents
on techniques for being the primary teacher of their children and
full partners in the education of their children, parent literacy
training (including training in English as a second language), and
early childhood education."
Par. (6). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 103(6), inserted at end "Nothing
in this paragraph shall be construed to require an agency to
provide services to a child who has not reached the age of
compulsory school attendance for more than the number of hours per
day permitted by State law (including regulation) for the provision
of services to such a child."
Par. (12). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 103(7), added par. (12) and
struck out former par. (12) which read as follows: "The term
'migrant Head Start program' means a Head Start program that serves
families who are engaged in agricultural work and who have changed
their residence from one geographical location to another in the
preceding 2-year period."
Par. (15). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 103(8), added par. (15).
Par. (16). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 103(1), redesignated par. (1) as
(16) and transferred it to appear after par. (15).
Par. (17). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 103(9)(B), (C), substituted
"Virgin Islands of the United States, and the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands, but for fiscal years ending before
October 1, 2001 (and fiscal year 2002, if the legislation described
in section 9835(a)(2)(B)(iii) of this title has not been enacted
before September 30, 2001), also means" for "Virgin Islands," and
"and the Republic of Palau" for "Palau, and the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands".
Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 103(9)(A), which directed substitution of
"term" for "Term", could not be executed because "Term" does not
appear in par. (17).
Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 103(1), redesignated par. (2) as (17) and
transferred it to appear after par. (16).
1994 - Par. (4). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 102(1), (4), (5)(A),
redesignated par. (12) as (4) and struck out former par. (4) which
defined "adjusted appropriation".
Par. (5). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 102(1), (4), (5)(B), redesignated
par. (10) as (5) and struck out former par. (5) which defined
"quality improvement funds".
Par. (6). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 102(4), (5)(B), redesignated par.
(11) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7).
Pars. (7), (8). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 102(4), redesignated pars.
(6) and (7) as (7) and (8), respectively. Former par. (8)
redesignated (9).
Par. (9). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 102(4), redesignated par. (8) as
(9). Former par. (9) redesignated (14).
Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 102(2), added par. (9) and struck out
former par. (9) which defined "poverty line".
Par. (10). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 102(4), (5)(C), redesignated
par. (13) as (10). Former par. (10) redesignated (5).
Par. (11). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 102(5)(D), added par. (11).
Former par. (11) redesignated (6).
Par. (12). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 102(5)(D), added par. (12).
Former par. (12) redesignated (4).
Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 102(3), (4), added par. (12) and
redesignated it as (4).
Par. (13). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 102(5)(D), added par. (13).
Former par. (13) redesignated (10).
Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 102(3), (4), added par. (13) and
redesignated it as (10).
Par. (14). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 102(4), redesignated par. (9) as
(14).
1990 - Par. (2). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 104(b)(1), substituted
"the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall
Islands, Palau" for "the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands".
Pars. (4), (5). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 104(b)(2), added pars. (4)
and (5).
Par. (6). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 116(b), added par. (6).
Pars. (7), (8). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 117(b), added pars. (7) and
(8).
Par. (9). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 121(b), added par. (9).
Pars. (10), (11). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 123(a), added pars. (10)
and (11).
1984 - Par. (2). Pub. L. 98-558 inserted "the Commonwealth of"
before "the Northern Mariana Islands".

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Section 127 of title I of Pub. L. 103-252 provided that:
"(a) Effective Date. - This title [see Short Title of 1994
Amendment note set out under section 9801 of this title], and the
amendments made by this title, shall take effect on the date of
enactment of this title [May 18, 1994].
"(b) Application. - The requirements of this title and the
amendments made by this title shall not apply to Head Start
agencies and other recipients of financial assistance under the
Head Start Act [42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.] until October 1, 1994."

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) So in original. Probably should not be capitalized.


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42 USC Sec. 9833 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9833. Financial assistance for Head Start programs

-STATUTE-
The Secretary may, upon application by an agency which is
eligible for designation as a Head Start agency pursuant to section
9836 of this title, provide financial assistance to such agency for
the planning, conduct, administration, and evaluation of a Head
Start program focused primarily upon children from low-income
families who have not reached the age of compulsory school
attendance which (1) will provide such comprehensive health,
education, parental involvement, nutritional, social, and other
services as will enable the children to attain their full potential
and attain school readiness; and (2) will provide for direct
participation of the parents of such children in the development,
conduct, and overall program direction at the local level.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 638, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 499;
Pub. L. 100-297, title II, Sec. 2504, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 330;
Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Secs. 103, 112(c), May 18, 1994, 108
Stat. 625, 641; Pub. L. 105-285, title I, Sec. 104, Oct. 27, 1998,
112 Stat. 2705.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1998 - Cl. (1). Pub. L. 105-285 substituted "enable the children"
for "aid the children" and inserted "and attain school readiness"
before the semicolon.
1994 - Pub. L. 103-252 struck out subsec. (a) designation, in cl.
(1), substituted "health, education, parental involvement,
nutritional, social, and other services" for "health, nutritional,
educational, social, and other services", and struck out subsec.
(b) which read as follows: "For purposes of providing financial
assistance under subsection (a) of this section to agencies, the
Secretary may not take into consideration whether such agency
applies for or receives funds under subchapter V of this chapter."
1988 - Pub. L. 100-297 designated existing provisions as subsec.
(a) and added subsec. (b).

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-252 effective May 18, 1994, but not
applicable to Head Start agencies and other recipients of financial
assistance under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until
Oct. 1, 1994, see section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as a note
under section 9832 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1988 AMENDMENT
For effective date and applicability of amendment by Pub. L. 100-
297, see section 6303 of Pub. L. 100-297, set out as a note under
section 1071 of Title 20, Education.

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42 USC Sec. 9834 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9834. Authorization of appropriations

-STATUTE-
(a) There are authorized to be appropriated for carrying out the
provisions of this subchapter such sums as may be necessary for
fiscal years 1999 through 2003.
(b) From the amount appropriated under subsection (a) of this
section, the Secretary shall make available -
(1) for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2003 to carry out
activities authorized under section 9837a of this title, not more
than $35,000,000 but not less than the amount that was made
available for such activities for fiscal year 1998;
(2) not more than $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999
through 2003 to carry out impact studies under section 9844(g) of
this title; and
(3) not more than $12,000,000 for fiscal year 1999, and such
sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2000 through
2003, to carry out other research, demonstration, and evaluation
activities, including longitudinal studies, under section 9844 of
this title.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 639, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 499;
Pub. L. 98-558, title I, Sec. 102, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2878;
Pub. L. 99-425, title I, Sec. 101, Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 966;
Pub. L. 101-120, Sec. 2, Oct. 23, 1989, 103 Stat. 700; Pub. L. 101-
501, title I, Secs. 103, 120(b), 140, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat.
1224, 1236, 1242; Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 104, May 18, 1994,
108 Stat. 625; Pub. L. 105-285, title I, Sec. 105, Oct. 27, 1998,
112 Stat. 2705.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1998 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 105(1), substituted
"1999 through 2003" for "1995 through 1998".
Subsec. (b)(1) to (3). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 105(2), added pars.
(1) to (3) and struck out former pars. (1) and (2) which read as
follows:
"(1) $35,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1995 through 1998
to -
"(A) carry out the Head Start Transition Project Act; and
"(B) carry out activities authorized under section 9837(d) of
this title; and
"(2) not more than $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1995, and such sums
as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1996 through 1998,
to carry out longitudinal research under section 9844(e) of this
title."
1994 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 104(1), substituted
"such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 1995 through 1998"
for "(other than section 9846a of this title) $1,552,000,000 for
fiscal year 1990, $2,386,000,000 for fiscal year 1991,
$4,273,000,000 for fiscal year 1992, $5,924,000,000 for fiscal year
1993, and $7,660,000,000 for fiscal year 1994".
Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 104(2), added subsec.
(b) and struck out former subsecs. (b) and (c) which read as
follows:
"(b) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section
9846a of this title, such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years
1991 through 1996.
"(c)(1) If the amount appropriated under subsection (a) of this
section for fiscal year 1991 exceeds the adjusted appropriation,
the Secretary shall make available not less than $20,000,000 to
carry out the Head Start Transition Project Act.
"(2) The Secretary shall make available not less than $20,000,000
for each of the fiscal years 1992, 1993, and 1994 to carry out the
Head Start Transition Project Act."
1990 - Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 140, added subsec. (c).
Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 120(b), designated existing provisions as
subsec. (a), inserted "(other than section 9846a of this title)"
after "of this subchapter", and added subsec. (b).
Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 103, struck out "$1,198,000,000 for fiscal
year 1987, $1,263,000,000 for fiscal year 1988, $1,332,000,000 for
fiscal year 1989, and" after "of this subchapter" and inserted ",
$2,386,000,000 for fiscal year 1991, $4,273,000,000 for fiscal year
1992, $5,924,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, and $7,660,000,000 for
fiscal year 1994" after "1990".
1989 - Pub. L. 101-120 substituted "$1,552,000,000" for
"$1,405,000,000".
1986 - Pub. L. 99-425 amended section generally, substituting
"$1,198,000,000 for fiscal year 1987, $1,263,000,000 for fiscal
year 1988, $1,332,000,000 for fiscal year 1989, and $1,405,000,000
for fiscal year 1990" for "$1,093,030,000 for fiscal year 1985, and
$1,221,000,000 for fiscal year 1986".
1984 - Pub. L. 98-558 substituted "$1,093,030,000 for fiscal year
1985, and $1,221,000,000 for fiscal year 1986" for "$950,000,000
for fiscal year 1982, $1,007,000,000 for fiscal year 1983, and
$1,058,357,000 for fiscal year 1984".

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-252 effective May 18, 1994, but not
applicable to Head Start agencies and other recipients of financial
assistance under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until
Oct. 1, 1994, see section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as a note
under section 9832 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 99-425 effective Oct. 1, 1986, see section
1001 of Pub. L. 99-425, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9835 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9835. Allotment of funds

-STATUTE-
(a) Distribution of appropriations; priorities, etc.
(1) Of the sums appropriated pursuant to section 9834 of this
title for any fiscal year beginning after September 30, 1981, the
Secretary shall allot such sums in accordance with paragraphs (2)
through (4), and subject to paragraphs (5) and (6).
(2) The Secretary shall reserve 13 percent of the amount
appropriated for each fiscal year for use in accordance with the
following order of priorities -
(A) Indian Head Start programs, services for children with
disabilities, and migrant and seasonal Head Start programs,
except that there shall be made available for each fiscal year
for use by Indian Head Start programs and by migrant and seasonal
Head Start programs, on a nationwide basis, not less than the
amount that was obligated for use by Indian Head Start programs
and by migrant and seasonal Head Start programs for fiscal year
1998;
(B) payments, subject to paragraph (7) -
(i) to Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands of the United States;
(ii) for fiscal years ending before October 1, 2001, to the
Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall
Islands, and the Republic of Palau; and
(iii) if legislation approving renegotiated Compacts of Free
Association for the jurisdictions described in clause (ii) has
not been enacted before September 30, 2001, for fiscal year
2002 to those jurisdictions;

according to their respective needs, except that such amount
shall not exceed one-half of 1 percent of the sums appropriated
for any fiscal year;
(C) training and technical assistance activities which are
sufficient to meet the needs associated with program expansion
and to foster program and management improvement activities as
described in section 9843 of this title, in an amount for each
fiscal year which is not less than 2 percent of the amount
appropriated for such fiscal year, of which not less than
$3,000,000 of the amount appropriated for such fiscal year shall
be made available to carry out activities described in section
9843(c)(4) of this title;
(D) discretionary payments made by the Secretary (including
payments for all costs (other than compensation of Federal
employees) of reviews of Head Start agencies and programs under
section 9836a(c) of this title, and of activities carried out
under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 9836a(d) of this
title related to correcting deficiencies and conducting
proceedings to terminate the designation of Head Start agencies;
(!1) and

(E) payments for research, demonstration, and evaluation
activities under section 9844 of this title.

No funds reserved under this paragraph or paragraph (3) may be
combined with funds appropriated under any other Act if the purpose
of combining funds is to make a single discretionary grant or a
single discretionary payment, unless such funds appropriated under
this subchapter are separately identified in such grant or payment
and are used for the purposes of this subchapter. No Freely
Associated State may receive financial assistance under this
subchapter after fiscal year 2002.
(3)(A)(i) In order to provide assistance for activities specified
in subparagraph (C) directed at the goals specified in subparagraph
(B), the Secretary shall reserve, from the amount (if any) by which
the funds appropriated under section 9834(a) of this title for a
fiscal year exceed the adjusted prior year appropriation, a share
equal to the sum of -
(I) 60 percent of such excess amount for fiscal year 1999, 50
percent of such excess amount for fiscal year 2000, 47.5 percent
of such excess amount for fiscal year 2001, 35 percent of such
excess amount for fiscal year 2002, and 25 percent of such excess
amount for fiscal year 2003; and
(II) any additional amount the Secretary may find necessary to
address a demonstrated need for such activities.

(ii) As used in clause (i), the term "adjusted prior year
appropriation" means, with respect to a fiscal year, the amount
appropriated pursuant to section 9834(a) of this title for the
preceding fiscal year, adjusted to reflect the percentage change in
the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (issued by the
Bureau of Labor Statistics) during such preceding fiscal year.
(B) Funds reserved under this paragraph (referred to in this
paragraph as "quality improvement funds") shall be used to
accomplish any or all of the following goals:
(i) Ensuring that Head Start programs meet or exceed
performance standards pursuant to section 9836a(a)(1)(A) of this
title.
(ii) Ensuring that such programs have adequate numbers of
qualified staff, and that such staff are furnished adequate
training, including developing skills in working with children
with non-English language background and children with
disabilities, when appropriate.
(iii) Ensuring that salary levels and benefits are adequate to
attract and retain qualified staff for such programs.
(iv) Using salary increases to improve staff qualifications,
and to assist with the implementation of career development
programs, for the staff of Head Start programs, and to encourage
the staff to continually improve their skills and expertise by
informing the staff of the availability of Federal and State
incentive and loan forgiveness programs for professional
development.
(v) Improving community-wide strategic planning and needs
assessments for such programs and collaboration efforts for such
programs.
(vi) Ensuring that the physical environments of Head Start
programs are conducive to providing effective program services to
children and families, and are accessible to children with
disabilities and their parents.
(vii) Ensuring that such programs have qualified staff that can
promote language skills and literacy growth of children and that
can provide children with a variety of skills that have been
identified, through scientifically based reading research, as
predictive of later reading achievement.
(viii) Making such other improvements in the quality of such
programs as the Secretary may designate.

(C) Quality improvement funds shall be used to carry out any or
all of the following activities:
(i)(I) Not less than one-half of the amount reserved under this
paragraph, to improve the compensation (including benefits) of
classroom teachers and other staff of Head Start agencies and
thereby enhance recruitment and retention of qualified staff,
including recruitment and retention pursuant to achieving the
requirements set forth in section 9843a(a) of this title. The
expenditure of funds under this clause shall be subject to
section 9848 of this title. Preferences in awarding salary
increases, in excess of cost-of-living allowances, with such
funds shall be granted to classroom teachers and staff who obtain
additional training or education related to their
responsibilities as employees of a Head Start program.
(II) If a Head Start agency certifies to the Secretary for such
fiscal year that part of the funds set aside under subclause (I)
to improve wages cannot be expended by such agency to improve
wages because of the operation of section 9848 of this title,
then such agency may expend such part for any of the uses
specified in this subparagraph (other than wages).
(III) From the remainder of the amount reserved under this
paragraph (after the Secretary carries out subclause (I)), the
Secretary shall carry out any or all of the activities described
in clauses (ii) through (vii), placing the highest priority on
the activities described in clause (ii).
(ii) To train classroom teachers and other staff to meet the
education performance standards described in section
9836a(a)(1)(B) of this title, through activities -
(I) to promote children's language and literacy growth,
through techniques identified through scientifically based
reading research;
(II) to promote the acquisition of the English language for
non-English background children and families;
(III) to foster children's school readiness skills through
activities described in section 9843a(a)(1) of this title; and
(IV) to provide training necessary to improve the
qualifications of the staff of the Head Start agencies and to
support staff training, child counseling, and other services
necessary to address the problems of children participating in
Head Start programs, including children from dysfunctional
families, children who experience chronic violence in their
communities, and children who experience substance abuse in
their families.

(iii) To employ additional Head Start staff, including staff
necessary to reduce the child-staff ratio and staff necessary to
coordinate a Head Start program with other services available to
children participating in such program and to their families.
(iv) To pay costs incurred by Head Start agencies to purchase
insurance (other than employee benefits) and thereby maintain or
expand Head Start services.
(v) To supplement amounts provided under paragraph (2)(C) to
provide training necessary to improve the qualifications of the
staff of the Head Start agencies, and to support staff training,
child counseling, and other services necessary to address the
problems of children participating in Head Start programs,
including children from dysfunctional families, children who
experience chronic violence in their communities, and children
who experience substance abuse in their families.
(vi) Such other activities as the Secretary may designate.

(D)(i) Funds reserved under subparagraph (A) shall be allotted by
the Secretary as follows:
(I) 80 percent of such funds shall be allotted among the States
in the same proportion as the Secretary allots funds among the
States under paragraph (4) for the respective fiscal year.
(II) 20 percent of such funds shall be allotted among the
States, geographical areas specified in subsection (a)(2)(B) of
this section and Indian Head Start programs and migrant and
seasonal Head Start programs, and used to make grants to Head
Start agencies, at the discretion of the Secretary.

(ii) Funds allotted under clause (i) shall be used by the
Secretary to make grants to Head Start agencies that receive grants
from funds allotted under paragraph (4) for such fiscal year, in
such amounts as the Secretary considers to be appropriate, for
expenditure for activities specified in subparagraph (C).
(iii) Funds received under this subparagraph shall be used to
supplement, not to supplant, funds received under paragraph (2) or
(4).
(4) Subject to section 9834(b) of this title, the Secretary shall
allot the remaining amounts appropriated in each fiscal year among
the States, in accordance with latest satisfactory data so that -
(A) each State receives an amount which is equal to the amount
the State received for fiscal year 1998; and
(B) any amount available after all allotments are made under
subparagraph (A) for such fiscal year shall be distributed
proportionately on the basis of the number of children less than
5 years of age from families whose income is below the poverty
line.

For purposes of this paragraph, for each fiscal year the Secretary
shall use the most recent data available on the number of children
less than 5 years of age from families whose income is below the
poverty line, as published by the Department of Commerce, unless
the Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce determine that use of
the most recent data available would be inappropriate or
unreliable. If the Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce
determine that some or all of the data referred to in this
paragraph are inappropriate or unreliable, the Secretaries shall
issue a report setting forth their reasons in detail.
(5)(A) From amounts reserved and allotted pursuant to paragraph
(4), the Secretary shall reserve such sums as may be necessary to
award the collaboration grants described in subparagraphs (B) and
(D).
(B) From the reserved sums, the Secretary may award a
collaboration grant to each State to facilitate collaboration
regarding activities carried out in the State under this
subchapter, and other activities carried out in, and by, the State
that are designed to benefit low-income children and families and
to encourage Head Start agencies to collaborate with entities
involved in State and local planning processes (including the State
lead agency administering the financial assistance received under
subchapter II-B of this chapter and the entities providing resource
and referral services in the State) in order to better meet the
needs of low-income children and families.
(C) A State that receives a grant under subparagraph (B) shall -
(i) appoint an individual to serve as a State liaison between -

(I) the appropriate regional office of the Administration for
Children and Families and agencies and individuals carrying out
Head Start programs in the State; and
(II) agencies (including local educational agencies) and
entities carrying out programs serving low-income children and
families;

(ii) involve the State Head Start Association in the selection
of the individual, and involve the association in determinations
relating to the ongoing direction of the collaboration;
(iii) ensure that the individual holds a position with
sufficient authority and access to ensure that the collaboration
described in subparagraph (B) is effective and involves a range
of State agencies;
(iv) ensure that the collaboration described in subparagraph
(B) involves coordination of Head Start services with health
care, welfare, child care, education, and community service
activities, family literacy services, activities relating to
children with disabilities (including coordination of services
with those State officials who are responsible for administering
part C and section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431-1444, 1419)), and services for
homeless children;
(v) include representatives of the State Head Start Association
and local Head Start agencies in unified planning regarding early
care and education services at both the State and local levels,
including collaborative efforts to plan for the provision of full-
working-day, full calendar year early care and education
services for children; and
(vi) encourage local Head Start agencies to appoint a State
level representative to represent Head Start agencies within the
State in conducting collaborative efforts described in
subparagraphs (B) and (D), and in clause (v).

(D) Following the award of collaboration grants described in
subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall provide, from the reserved
sums, supplemental funding for collaboration grants -
(i) to States that (in consultation with their State Head Start
Associations) develop statewide, regional, or local unified plans
for early childhood education and child care that include the
participation of Head Start agencies; and
(ii) to States that engage in other innovative collaborative
initiatives, including plans for collaborative training and
professional development initiatives for child care, early
childhood education and Head Start service managers, providers,
and staff.

(E)(i) The Secretary shall -
(I) review on an ongoing basis evidence of barriers to
effective collaboration between Head Start programs and other
Federal, State, and local child care and early childhood
education programs and resources;
(II) develop initiatives, including providing additional
training and technical assistance and making regulatory changes,
in necessary cases, to eliminate barriers to the collaboration;
and
(III) develop a mechanism to resolve administrative and
programmatic conflicts between programs described in subclause
(I) that would be a barrier to service providers, parents, or
children related to the provision of unified services and the
consolidation of funding for child care services.

(ii) In the case of a collaborative activity funded under this
subchapter and another provision of law providing for Federal child
care or early childhood education, the use of equipment and
nonconsumable supplies purchased with funds made available under
this subchapter or such provision shall not be restricted to
children enrolled or otherwise participating in the program carried
out under that subchapter or provision, during a period in which
the activity is predominantly funded under this subchapter or such
provision.
(F) As used in this paragraph, the term "low-income", used with
respect to children or families, shall not be considered to refer
only to children or families that meet the low-income criteria
prescribed pursuant to section 9840(a)(1)(A) of this title.
(6)(A) From amounts reserved and allotted pursuant to paragraphs
(2) and (4), the Secretary shall use, for grants for programs
described in section 9840a(a) of this title, a portion of the
combined total of such amounts equal to 7.5 percent for fiscal year
1999, 8 percent for fiscal year 2000, 9 percent for fiscal year
2001, 10 percent for fiscal year 2002, and 10 percent for fiscal
year 2003, of the amount appropriated pursuant to section 9834(a)
of this title, except as provided in subparagraph (B).
(B)(i) If the Secretary does not submit an interim report on the
preliminary findings of the Early Head Start impact study currently
being conducted by the Secretary (as of October 27, 1998) to the
appropriate committees by June 1, 2001, the amount of the reserved
portion for fiscal year 2002 that exceeds the reserved portion for
fiscal year 2001, if any, shall be used for quality improvement
activities described in subsection (a)(3) of this section and shall
not be used to serve an increased number of eligible children under
section 9840a of this title.
(ii) If the Secretary does not submit a final report on the Early
Head Start impact study to the appropriate committees by June 1,
2002, or if the Secretary finds in the report that there are
substantial deficiencies in the programs carried out under section
9840a of this title, the amount of the reserved portion for fiscal
year 2003 that exceeds the reserved portion for fiscal year 2002,
if any, shall be used for quality improvement activities described
in subsection (a)(3) of this section and shall not be used to serve
an increased number of eligible children under section 9840a of
this title.
(iii) In this subparagraph:
(I) The term "appropriate committees" means the Committee on
Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Appropriations
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Labor and
Human Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the
Senate.
(II) The term "reserved portion", used with respect to a fiscal
year, means the amount required to be used in accordance with
subparagraph (A) for that fiscal year.

(C)(i) For any fiscal year for which the Secretary determines
that the amount appropriated under section 9834(a) of this title is
not sufficient to permit the Secretary to reserve the portion
described in subparagraph (A) without reducing the number of
children served by Head Start programs or adversely affecting the
quality of Head Start services, relative to the number of children
served and the quality of the services during the preceding fiscal
year, the Secretary may reduce the percentage of funds required to
be reserved for the portion described in subparagraph (A) for the
fiscal year for which the determination is made, but not below the
percentage required to be so reserved for the preceding fiscal
year.
(ii) For any fiscal year for which the amount appropriated under
section 9834(a) of this title is reduced to a level that requires a
lower amount to be made available under this subchapter to Head
Start agencies and entities described in section 9840a of this
title, relative to the amount made available to the agencies and
entities for the preceding fiscal year, adjusted as described in
paragraph (3)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall proportionately reduce -
(I) the amounts made available to the entities for programs
carried out under section 9840a of this title; and
(II) the amounts made available to Head Start agencies for Head
Start programs.

(7) For purposes of this subsection, the term "State" does not
include Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth
of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of
Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Palau.
(b) Federal share
Financial assistance extended under this subchapter for a Head
Start program shall not exceed 80 percent of the approved costs of
the assisted program or activities, except that the Secretary may
approve assistance in excess of such percentage if the Secretary
determines that such action is required in furtherance of the
purposes of this subchapter. For the purpose of making such
determination, the Secretary shall take into consideration with
respect to the Head Start program involved -
(1) the lack of resources available in the community that may
prevent the Head Start agency from providing all or a portion of
the non-Federal contribution that may be required under this
subsection;
(2) the impact of the cost the Head Start agency may incur in
initial years it carries out such program;
(3) the impact of an unanticipated increase in the cost the
Head Start agency may incur to carry out such program;
(4) whether the Head Start agency is located in a community
adversely affected by a major disaster; and
(5) the impact on the community that would result if the Head
Start agency ceased to carry out such program.

Non-Federal contributions may be in cash or in kind, fairly
evaluated, including plant, equipment, or services. The Secretary
shall not require non-Federal contributions in excess of 20 percent
of the approved costs of programs or activities assisted under this
subchapter.
(c) Services covered
No programs shall be approved for assistance under this
subchapter unless the Secretary is satisfied that the services to
be provided under such program will be in addition to, and not in
substitution for, comparable services previously provided without
Federal assistance. The requirement imposed by the preceding
sentence shall be subject to such regulations as the Secretary may
prescribe.
(d) Enrollment of children with disabilities and provision of
services
The Secretary shall establish policies and procedures designed to
assure that for fiscal year 1999 and thereafter no less than 10
percent of the total number of enrollment opportunities in Head
Start programs in each State shall be available for children with
disabilities and that services shall be provided to meet their
special needs. Such policies and procedures shall require Head
Start agencies to coordinate programmatic efforts with efforts to
implement part C and section 619 of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431-1444, 1419).
(e) Distribution of benefits between residents of rural and urban
areas
The Secretary shall adopt appropriate administrative measures to
assure that the benefits of this subchapter will be distributed
equitably between residents of rural and urban areas.
(f) Guidelines for local service delivery models
The Secretary shall establish procedures to enable Head Start
agencies to develop locally designed or specialized service
delivery models to address local community needs.
(g) Maintenance of current services; expansion of Head Start
programs
(1) If in any fiscal year, the amounts appropriated to carry out
the program under this subchapter exceed the amount appropriated in
the prior fiscal year, the Secretary shall, prior to using such
additional funds to serve an increased number of children, allocate
such funds in a manner that makes available the funds necessary to
maintain the level of services provided during the prior year,
taking into consideration the percentage change in the Consumer
Price Index For All Urban Consumers, as published by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics.
(2) For the purpose of expanding Head Start programs, in
allocating funds to an applicant within a State, from amounts
allotted to a State pursuant to subsection (a)(4) of this section,
the Secretary shall take into consideration -
(A) the quality of the applicant's programs (including Head
Start and other child care or child development programs) in
existence on the date of the allocation, including, in the case
of Head Start programs in existence on the date of the
allocation, the extent to which such programs meet or exceed
performance standards and other requirements under this
subchapter, and the performance history of the applicant in
providing services under other Federal programs (other than the
program carried out under this subchapter);
(B) the applicant's capacity to expand services (including, in
the case of Head Start programs in existence on the date of the
allocation, whether the applicant accomplished any prior
expansions in an effective and timely manner);
(C) the extent to which the applicant has undertaken community-
wide strategic planning and needs assessments involving other
community organizations and public agencies serving children and
families (including organizations serving families in whose homes
English is not the language customarily spoken), and
organizations and public entities serving children with
disabilities;
(D) the extent to which the family and community needs
assessment of the applicant reflects a need to provide full-
working-day or full calendar year services and the extent to
which, and manner in which, the applicant demonstrates the
ability to collaborate and participate with other local community
providers of child care or preschool services to provide full-
working-day full calendar year services;
(E) the numbers of eligible children in each community who are
not participating in a Head Start program or any other early
childhood program;
(F) the concentration of low-income families in each community;
(G) the extent to which the applicant proposes to foster
partnerships with other service providers in a manner that will
enhance the resource capacity of the applicant; and
(H) the extent to which the applicant, in providing services,
plans to coordinate with the local educational agency serving the
community involved and with schools in which children
participating in a Head Start program operated by such agency
will enroll following such program, regarding such services and
the education services provided by such local educational agency.

(3) In determining the amount of funds reserved pursuant to
subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(2) of this section to be
used for expanding Head Start programs under this subchapter, the
Secretary shall take into consideration, to the extent appropriate,
the factors specified in paragraph (2).
(4) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2) of this section, after
taking into account paragraph (1), the Secretary may allocate a
portion of the remaining additional funds under subsection
(a)(2)(A) of this section for the purpose of increasing funds
available for activities described in such subsection.
(h) Full-working-day services
Financial assistance provided under this subchapter may be used
by each Head Start program to provide full-working-day Head Start
services to any eligible child throughout the full calendar year.
(i) Vehicle safety regulations
The Secretary shall issue regulations establishing requirements
for the safety features, and the safe operation, of vehicles used
by Head Start agencies to transport children participating in Head
Start programs.
(j) Compensation of staff
Any agency that receives financial assistance under this
subchapter to improve the compensation of staff who provide
services under this subchapter (!2) shall use the financial
assistance to improve the compensation of such staff, regardless of
whether the agency has the ability to improve the compensation of
staff employed by the agency who do not provide Head Start
services.

(k) Flexibility in hours of service requirement
(1) The Secretary shall allow center-based Head Start programs
the flexibility to satisfy the total number of hours of service
required by the regulations in effect on May 18, 1994, to be
provided to children in Head Start programs so long as such
agencies do not -
(A) provide less than 3 hours of service per day;
(B) reduce the number of days of service per week; or
(C) reduce the number of days of service per year.

(2) The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to
restrict the authority of the Secretary to fund alternative program
variations authorized under section 1306.35 of title 45 of the Code
of Federal Regulations in effect on May 18, 1994.
(l) Frequent relocation of migrant families
(1) With funds made available under subsection (a)(2) of this
section to migrant and seasonal Head Start programs, the Secretary
shall give priority to migrant and seasonal Head Start programs
that serve eligible children of migrant and seasonal farmworker
families whose work requires them to relocate most frequently.
(2) For purposes of subsection (a)(2)(A) of this section, in
determining the need and demand for migrant and seasonal Head Start
programs (and services provided through such programs), the
Secretary shall consult with appropriate entities, including
providers of services for migrant and seasonal Head Start programs.
The Secretary shall, after taking into consideration the need and
demand for migrant and seasonal Head Start programs (and such
services), ensure that there is an adequate level of such services
for eligible children of migrant farmworkers before approving an
increase in the allocation of funds provided under such subsection
for unserved eligible children of seasonal farmworkers. In serving
the eligible children of seasonal farmworkers, the Secretary shall
ensure that services provided by migrant and seasonal Head Start
programs do not duplicate or overlap with other Head Start services
available to eligible children of such farmworkers.
(3) In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary shall continue
the administrative arrangement responsible for meeting the needs of
children of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and Indian children
and shall ensure that appropriate funding is provided to meet such
needs.

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(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 640, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 499;
Pub. L. 98-558, title I, Sec. 103, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2878;
Pub. L. 99-425, title I, Sec. 102, Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 966;
Pub. L. 101-476, title IX, Sec. 901(d), Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat.
1151; Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Secs. 104(a), 105, 123(b), Nov. 3,
1990, 104 Stat. 1224, 1228, 1237; Pub. L. 102-119, Sec. 26(g), Oct.
7, 1991, 105 Stat. 607; Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(a)-(d), (k)(1),
Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1956, 1958; Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec.
105, May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 626; Pub. L. 104-193, title I, Sec.
110(t), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2175; Pub. L. 105-285, title I,
Sec. 106(a)-(d), Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2705-2711; Pub. L. 108-
446, title III, Sec. 305(l)(1), (2), Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat.
2806.)

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REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in
subsecs. (a)(5)(C)(iv) and (d), is title VI of Pub. L. 91-230, Apr.
13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175, as amended. Part C of the Act is classified
generally to subchapter III (Sec. 1431 et seq.) of chapter 33 of
Title 20, Education. Section 619 of the Act is classified to
section 1419 of Title 20. For complete classification of this Act
to the Code, see section 1400 of Title 20 and Tables.
This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (j), was in the original
"this Act" and was translated as reading "this subchapter", meaning
subchapter B (Secs. 635-657) of chapter 8 of subtitle A of title VI
of Pub. L. 97-35, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 499, known as the Head
Start Act, which is classified generally to this subchapter, to
reflect the probable intent of Congress.


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AMENDMENTS
2004 - Subsec. (a)(5)(C)(iv). Pub. L. 108-446, Sec. 305(l)(1),
substituted "1431-1444" for "1431-1445".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 108-446, Sec. 305(l)(2), substituted
"U.S.C." for "U.S.C" and "1431-1444" for "1431-1445".
1998 - Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(1)(F),
inserted at end of concluding provisions "No Freely Associated
State may receive financial assistance under this subchapter after
fiscal year 2002."
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(1)(A),
substituted "Head Start programs, services for children with
disabilities, and migrant and seasonal Head Start programs" for
"and migrant Head Start programs and services for handicapped
children", "Head Start programs and by migrant and seasonal" for
"and migrant" before "Head Start programs" in two places, and
"1998" for "1994".
Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(1)(B),
substituted "(B) payments, subject to paragraph (7) - ", cls. (i)
to (iii), and "according" for "(B) payments to Guam, American
Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the
Marshall Islands, Palau, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands, and the Virgin Islands according".
Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(1)(C),
substituted ", of which not less than $3,000,000 of the amount
appropriated for such fiscal year shall be made available to carry
out activities described in section 9843(c)(4) of this title;" for
"; and".
Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(1)(D), which
directed substitution of "carried out under paragraph (1), (2), or
(3) of section 9836a(d) of this title related to correcting
deficiencies and conducting proceedings to terminate the
designation of Head Start agencies; and" for "related to the
development and implementation of quality improvement plans under
section 9836a(d)(2) of this title.", was executed by making the
substitution for "related to the development and implementation of
quality improvement plans under section 9836a(d)(2) of this
title)."
Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(1)(E), added
subpar. (E).
Subsec. (a)(3)(A)(i)(I). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(2)(A),
substituted "60 percent of such excess amount for fiscal year 1999,
50 percent of such excess amount for fiscal year 2000, 47.5 percent
of such excess amount for fiscal year 2001, 35 percent of such
excess amount for fiscal year 2002, and 25 percent of such excess
amount for fiscal year 2003;" for "25 percent of such excess
amount;".
Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(2)(B)(i),
substituted "adequate numbers of qualified staff" for "adequate
qualified staff" and inserted "and children with disabilities"
before ", when appropriate".
Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(2)(B)(ii),
inserted before period at end ", and to encourage the staff to
continually improve their skills and expertise by informing the
staff of the availability of Federal and State incentive and loan
forgiveness programs for professional development".
Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(v). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(2)(B)(iii),
inserted "and collaboration efforts for such programs" before
period at end.
Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(vi). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(2)(B)(iv),
inserted before period at end ", and are accessible to children
with disabilities and their parents".
Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(vii), (viii). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec.
106(a)(2)(B)(v), (vi), added cl. (vii) and redesignated former cl.
(vii) as (viii).
Subsec. (a)(3)(C)(i)(I). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec.
106(a)(2)(C)(i)(I), substituted "this paragraph" for "this
subparagraph", "of classroom teachers and other staff" for "of
staff", and "qualified staff, including recruitment and retention
pursuant to achieving the requirements set forth in section
9843a(a) of this title" for "such staff", and inserted at end
"Preferences in awarding salary increases, in excess of cost-of-
living allowances, with such funds shall be granted to classroom
teachers and staff who obtain additional training or education
related to their responsibilities as employees of a Head Start
program."
Subsec. (a)(3)(C)(i)(II). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec.
106(a)(2)(C)(i)(II), substituted "this subparagraph" for "the
subparagraph".
Subsec. (a)(3)(C)(i)(III). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec.
106(a)(2)(C)(i)(III), added subcl. (III).
Subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(2)(C)(ii),
amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as
follows: "To pay transportation costs incurred by Head Start
agencies to enable eligible children to participate in a Head Start
program."
Subsec. (a)(3)(C)(v) to (vii). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec.
106(a)(2)(C)(iii), (iv), redesignated cls. (vi) and (vii) as (v)
and (vi), respectively, and struck out former cl. (v) which read as
follows: "To make nonstructural and minor structural changes, and
to acquire and install equipment, for the purpose of improving
facilities necessary to expand the availability, or enhance the
quality, of Head Start programs."
Subsec. (a)(3)(D)(i)(II). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(2)(D),
substituted "Head Start programs and migrant and seasonal" for "and
migrant".
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(3)(C), inserted
concluding provisions.
Subsec. (a)(4)(A). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(3)(A),
substituted "1998" for "1981".
Subsec. (a)(4)(B). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(3)(B), amended
subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as
follows:
"(B)(i) 33 1/3 percent of any amount available after all
allotments have been made under subparagraph (A) for such fiscal
year shall be distributed on the basis of the relative number of
children from birth through 18 years of age, on whose behalf
payments are made under the State program of assistance funded
under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act in each State
as compared to all States; and
"(ii) 66 2/3 percent of such amount shall be distributed on the
basis of the relative number of children from birth through 5 years
of age living with families with incomes below the poverty line in
each State as compared to all States."
Subsec. (a)(5)(A). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(4)(A),
substituted "subparagraphs (B) and (D)" for "subparagraph (B)".
Subsec. (a)(5)(B). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(4)(B), inserted
before period at end "and to encourage Head Start agencies to
collaborate with entities involved in State and local planning
processes (including the State lead agency administering the
financial assistance received under subchapter II-B of this chapter
and the entities providing resource and referral services in the
State) in order to better meet the needs of low-income children and
families".
Subsec. (a)(5)(C)(i)(I). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(4)(C)(i),
inserted "the appropriate regional office of the Administration for
Children and Families and" before "agencies".
Subsec. (a)(5)(C)(iii). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(4)(C)(ii),
struck out "and" at end.
Subsec. (a)(5)(C)(iv). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(4)(C)(iii),
substituted "education, and community service activities," for
"education, and national service activities,", "activities" for
"and activities" before "relating to children with disabilities",
and "(including coordination of services with those State officials
who are responsible for administering part C and section 619 of the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431-1445,
1419)), and services for homeless children;" for period at end.
Subsec. (a)(5)(C)(v), (vi). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec.
106(a)(4)(C)(iv), added cls. (v) and (vi).
Subsec. (a)(5)(D) to (F). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(4)(D),
(E), added subpars. (D) and (E) and redesignated former subpar. (D)
as (F).
Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(a)(5), designated
existing provisions as subpar. (A), substituted "7.5 percent for
fiscal year 1999, 8 percent for fiscal year 2000, 9 percent for
fiscal year 2001, 10 percent for fiscal year 2002, and 10 percent
for fiscal year 2003, of the amount appropriated pursuant to
section 9834(a) of this title, except as provided in subparagraph
(B)." for "3 percent for fiscal year 1995, 4 percent for each of
fiscal years 1996 and 1997, and 5 percent for fiscal year 1998, of
the amount appropriated pursuant to section 9834(a) of this
title.", and added subpars. (B) and (C).
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(b)(2), which directed
striking out "(as defined in section 1401(a) of title 20)", was
executed by striking out "(as defined in section 1401(a)(1) of
title 20)" after "children with disabilities" to reflect the
probable intent of Congress.
Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(b)(1), (3), substituted "1999" for
"1982" and inserted at end "Such policies and procedures shall
require Head Start agencies to coordinate programmatic efforts with
efforts to implement part C and section 619 of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C 1431-1445, 1419).".
Subsec. (g)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(c)(1)(A), inserted
before semicolon at end ", and the performance history of the
applicant in providing services under other Federal programs (other
than the program carried out under this subchapter)".
Subsec. (g)(2)(C). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(c)(1)(B), inserted
", and organizations and public entities serving children with
disabilities" before semicolon at end.
Subsec. (g)(2)(D). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(c)(1)(C), inserted
before semicolon at end "and the extent to which, and manner in
which, the applicant demonstrates the ability to collaborate and
participate with other local community providers of child care or
preschool services to provide full-working-day full calendar year
services".
Subsec. (g)(2)(E). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(c)(1)(D),
substituted "program or any other early childhood program;" for
"program; and".
Subsec. (g)(2)(G), (H). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(c)(1)(E), (F),
added subpars. (G) and (H).
Subsec. (g)(4). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(c)(2), added par. (4).
Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 106(d), designated existing
provisions as par. (1), substituted "migrant and seasonal Head
Start programs" for "migrant Head Start programs" in two places and
"migrant and seasonal farmworker families" for "migrant families",
and added pars. (2) and (3).
1996 - Subsec. (a)(4)(B)(i). Pub. L. 104-193 substituted "State
program of assistance funded" for "program of aid to families with
dependent children under a State plan approved".
1994 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(b)(1),
substituted "through (4), and subject to paragraphs (5) and (6)"
for "through (5)".
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(b)(2)(A),
substituted "1994" for "1990".
Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(b)(2)(B), inserted
"(including payments for all costs (other than compensation of
Federal employees) of reviews of Head Start agencies and programs
under section 9836a(c) of this title, and of activities related to
the development and implementation of quality improvement plans
under section 9836a(d)(2) of this title)" after "Secretary".
Subsec. (a)(3)(A), (B). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(a)(2), added
subpars. (A) and (B). Former subpars. (A) and (B) redesignated
subpars. (C) and (D), respectively.
Subsec. (a)(3)(C). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(a)(1)-(3),
redesignated subpar. (A) as (C), substituted in introductory
provisions "Quality improvement funds shall be used to carry out
any or all of the following activities:" for "For any fiscal year
for which the amount appropriated under section 9834(a) of this
title exceeds the adjusted appropriation, the Secretary shall
reserve the quality improvement funds for such fiscal year, for one
or more of the following quality improvement activities:", and
added cl. (vii).
Subsec. (a)(3)(D). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(a)(1), redesignated
subpar. (B) as (D).
Subsec. (a)(3)(D)(i). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(a)(4)(A), (b)(3),
struck out "for the first, second, and third fiscal years for which
funds are so reserved" after "subparagraph (A)" in introductory
provisions, substituted "paragraph (4)" for "paragraph (5)" in
subcl. (I), and inserted "geographical areas specified in
subsection (a)(2)(B) of this section and Indian and migrant Head
Start programs," after "States," in subcl. (II).
Subsec. (a)(3)(D)(ii). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(b)(3),
substituted "paragraph (4)" for "paragraph (5)".
Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(a)(4)(B), (E), redesignated cl. (iv) as
(ii) and struck out former cl. (ii) which read as follows: "Funds
reserved under subparagraph (A) for any fiscal year subsequent to
the third fiscal year for which funds are so reserved shall be
allotted by the Secretary among the States in the same proportion
as the Secretary allots funds among the States under paragraph (5)
for the respective subsequent fiscal year."
Subsec. (a)(3)(D)(iii). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(a)(4)(B), (E),
redesignated cl. (vi) as (iii) and struck out former cl. (iii)
which read as follows: "To be expended for the activities specified
in subparagraph (A) in the first fiscal, second, and third fiscal
years for which funds are required by such subparagraph to be
reserved, funds allotted under clause (i)(I) shall be used by the
Secretary to make a grant to each Head Start agency that receives a
grant from funds allotted under paragraph (5) for such fiscal year,
in the amount that bears the same ratio to the amount allotted
under clause (i)(I) for such fiscal year for the State in which
such agency is located as the number of children participating in
the Head Start program of such agency in such fiscal year bears to
the number of children participating in all Head Start programs in
such State in such fiscal year."
Subsec. (a)(3)(D)(iv). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(a)(4)(E),
redesignated cl. (iv) as (ii).
Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(a)(4)(C), substituted "Funds" for "To
be expended for the activities specified in subparagraph (A) in
each subsequent fiscal year for which funds are required by such
subparagraph to be reserved, funds" and "clause (i)" for "clause
(ii)", inserted ", for expenditure for activities specified in
subparagraph (C)", and struck out at end "The aggregate amount of
grants made under this clause to Head Start agencies in a State for
a fiscal year may not exceed the amount allotted under clause (ii)
for such State for such fiscal year."
Subsec. (a)(3)(D)(v). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(a)(4)(E), struck
out cl. (v) which read as follows: "If a Head Start agency
certifies for such fiscal year to the Secretary that it does not
need any funds under subparagraph (A), or does not need part of
such funds it would otherwise receive under clause (iii) or (iv),
then unneeded funds shall be used by the Secretary to make grants
under this subparagraph without regard to such agency."
Subsec. (a)(3)(D)(vi). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(a)(4)(E),
redesignated cl. (vi) as (iii).
Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(a)(4)(D), substituted "paragraph (2) or
(4)" for "paragraphs (2), (4), and (5)".
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(b)(4), (5),
redesignated par. (5) as (4), substituted "Subject to section
9834(b) of this title, the Secretary" for "The Secretary", and
struck out former par. (4), which related to Secretary reserving
sums for grants to carry out early childhood intervention programs,
known as "Parent-Child Centers".
Subsec. (a)(5), (6). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(b)(6), added pars.
(5) and (6). Former pars. (5) and (6) redesignated (4) and (7),
respectively.
Subsec. (a)(7). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(b)(4), redesignated
par. (6) as (7).
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(c), designated existing
provisions as par. (1) and added pars. (2) and (3).
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(d), substituted "Financial
assistance provided under this subchapter may be used by each Head
Start program to" for "Each Head Start program may".
Subsecs. (j) to (l). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 105(e), added subsecs.
(j) to (l).
1992 - Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(k)(1)(A)(i)(I),
inserted "children" after "handicapped".
Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(k)(1)(A)(i)(II),
substituted "Commonwealth of" for "Commonwealth of,".
Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(k)(1)(A)(i)(III),
substituted "such fiscal year" for "any such fiscal year".
Subsec. (a)(3)(A)(vi). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(k)(1)(A)(ii),
substituted "paragraph (2)(C)" for "subsection (a)(2)(C) of this
section".
Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(i). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(a)(1), substituted
", second, and third" for "and second".
Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(a)(2), substituted
"third" for "second".
Subsec. (a)(3)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(a)(1),
substituted ", second, and third" for "and second".
Subsec. (a)(4)(B)(i)(II). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(b), inserted ",
literacy," after "skills".
Subsec. (a)(5)(B)(i). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(k)(1)(A)(iii),
substituted "subparagraph (A)" for "clause (A)".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(c), struck out ", in
accordance with regulations establishing objective criteria," after
"if the Secretary determines" and inserted after first sentence
"For the purpose of making such determination, the Secretary shall
take into consideration with respect to the Head Start program
involved - " and cls. (1) to (5).
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(k)(1)(B), substituted "Price
Index For All" for "Price Index for all".
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(d), added subsec. (i).
1991 - Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 102-119 substituted "section
1401(a)(1) of title 20" for "paragraph (1) of section 1401 of title
20". The references to section 1401 of title 20 include the
substitution of "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act" for
"Education of the Handicapped Act" in the original.
1990 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 104(a)(1),
substituted "through (5)" for "and (3)".
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 104(a)(2)(D), (E), struck
out before last sentence "The minimum reservation contained in
clause (C) of this paragraph shall not apply in any fiscal year in
which the appropriation for the program authorized by this
subchapter is less than the amount appropriated for fiscal year
1984." and inserted "or paragraph (3)" after "under this paragraph"
in last sentence.
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 104(a)(2)(A),
substituted ", except that there shall be made available for each
fiscal year for use by Indian and migrant Head Start programs, on a
nationwide basis, not less than the amount that was obligated for
use by Indian and migrant Head Start programs for fiscal year 1990"
for "children, except that there shall be made available for use by
Indian and migrant Head Start programs, on a nationwide basis, no
less funds for fiscal year 1987 and each subsequent fiscal year
than were obligated for use by Indian and migrant Head Start
programs for fiscal year 1985".
Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 104(a)(2)(B),
substituted "the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of
the Marshall Islands, Palau, the Commonwealth of" for "the Trust
Territory of the Pacific Islands".
Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 104(a)(2)(C),
substituted "2 percent of the amount appropriated for any such
fiscal year" for "the amount expended for training and technical
assistance activities under this clause for fiscal year 1982".
Subsec. (a)(3), (4). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 104(a)(5), added pars.
(3) and (4). Former pars. (3) and (4) redesignated (5) and (6),
respectively.
Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 104(a)(3), (4),
redesignated par. (3) as (5) and struck out "87 percent of the"
after "allot the remaining".
Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 104(a)(4), (6),
redesignated par. (4) as (6), inserted "the Commonwealth of" before
"the Northern Mariana", and substituted "the Federated States of
Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Palau" for
"or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 105(1), struck out sentence at
end requiring Secretary to report to Congress at least annually on
status of children with disabilities in Head Start programs.
Pub. L. 101-476, Sec. 901(d), substituted "children with
disabilities" for "handicapped children" in two places and
substituted "disabling" for "handicapping".
Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 105(2), added subsecs.
(f) and (g).
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 123(b), added subsec. (h).
1986 - Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 99-425, in amending cl. (A)
generally, designated existing subcl. (i) as all of cl. (A),
substituted "1987" for "1982" and "1985" for "1981", and struck out
subcl. (ii) relating to cost-of-living adjustments.
1984 - Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 98-558 inserted "as described in
section 9843 of this title, in an amount for each fiscal year which
is not less than the amount expended for training and technical
assistance activities under this clause for fiscal year 1982" in
cl. (C), and inserted at end "The minimum reservation contained in
clause (C) of this paragraph shall not apply in any fiscal year in
which the appropriation for the program authorized by this
subchapter is less than the amount appropriated for fiscal year
1984. No funds reserved under this paragraph may be combined with
funds appropriated under any other Act if the purpose of combining
funds is to make a single discretionary grant or a single
discretionary payment, unless such funds appropriated under this
subchapter are separately identified in such grant or payment and
are used for the purposes of this subchapter."

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CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on Labor and Human Resources of Senate changed to
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate by
Senate Resolution No. 20, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 19,
1999.


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EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-193 effective July 1, 1997, with
transition rules relating to State options to accelerate such date,
rules relating to claims, actions, and proceedings commenced before
such date, rules relating to closing out of accounts for terminated
or substantially modified programs and continuance in office of
Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions relating to
termination of entitlement under AFDC program, see section 116 of
Pub. L. 104-193, as amended, set out as an Effective Date note
under section 601 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-252 effective May 18, 1994, but not
applicable to Head Start agencies and other recipients of financial
assistance under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until
Oct. 1, 1994, see section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as a note
under section 9832 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENT
Section 4 of Pub. L. 102-401 provided that:
"(a) Effective Dates. - (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2)
and subsection (b), this Act [amending this section and sections
9835a to 9839, 9846, 9846a, and 9858n of this title and enacting
provisions set out as a note under section 9836 of this title] and
the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of
the enactment of this Act [Oct. 7, 1992].
"(2) The amendment made by section 2(e)(1) [amending section 9836
of this title] shall take effect on July 30, 1992.
"(b) Application of Amendments. - The amendments made by this
Act, other than the amendment made by section 2(e)(1), shall not
apply with respect to fiscal years beginning before October 1,
1992."

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENTS
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-476 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001 of Pub. L. 101-476, set out as a note under section 1087ee of
Title 20, Education.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 99-425 effective Oct. 1, 1986, see section
1001 of Pub. L. 99-425, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

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(!1) So in original. Probably should be "agencies);". See 1998
Amendment note below.

(!2) See References in Text note below.


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42 USC Sec. 9835a 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9835a. Repealed.

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Sec. 9835a. Repealed. Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 106, May 18,
1994, 108 Stat. 629.
Section, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 640A, as added Pub. L. 101-
501, title I, Sec. 106, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1229; amended Pub.
L. 102-401, Sec. 2(k)(2), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1958, directed
Secretary to prepare both interim and final comprehensive reports
to Congress on administration, funding, and demographics of Head
Start programs.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL
Repeal effective May 18, 1994, but not applicable to Head Start
agencies and other recipients of financial assistance under the
Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until Oct. 1, 1994, see
section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as an Effective Date of
1994 Amendment note under section 9832 of this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9836 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9836. Designation of Head Start agencies

-STATUTE-
(a) Authorization; prerequisites
The Secretary is authorized to designate as a Head Start agency
any local public or private nonprofit or for-profit agency, within
a community, which (1) has the power and authority to carry out the
purposes of this subchapter and perform the functions set forth in
section 9837 of this title within a community; and (2) is
determined by the Secretary (in consultation with the chief
executive officer of the State involved, if such State expends non-
Federal funds to carry out Head Start programs) to be capable of
planning, conducting, administering, and evaluating, either
directly or by other arrangements, a Head Start program.
(b) Definition
For purposes of this subchapter, a community may be a city,
county, or multicity or multicounty unit within a State, an Indian
reservation (including Indians in any off-reservation area
designated by an appropriate tribal government in consultation with
the Secretary), or a neighborhood or other area (irrespective of
boundaries or political subdivisions) which provides a suitable
organizational base and possesses the commonality of interest
needed to operate a Head Start program.
(c) Priority
(1) In the administration of the provisions of this section
(subject to paragraph (2)), the Secretary shall, in consultation
with the chief executive officer of the State involved if such
State expends non-Federal funds to carry out Head Start programs,
give priority in the designation of Head Start agencies to any
local public or private nonprofit or for-profit agency which is
receiving funds under any Head Start program on August 13, 1981,
unless the Secretary determines that the agency involved fails to
meet program and financial management requirements, performance
standards described in section 9836a(a)(1) of this title, results-
based performance measures developed by the Secretary under
section 9836a(b) of this title, or other requirements established
by the Secretary.
(2) If there is no agency of the type referred to in paragraph
(1) because of any change in the assistance furnished to programs
for economically disadvantaged persons, the Secretary shall, in
consultation with the chief executive officer of the State if such
State expends non-Federal funds to carry out Head Start programs,
give priority in the designation of Head Start agencies to any
successor agency that is operating a Head Start program in
substantially the same manner as the predecessor agency that did
receive funds in the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for
which the determination is made.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the
Secretary shall not give such priority to any agency with respect
to which financial assistance has been terminated, or an
application for refunding has been denied, under this subchapter by
the Secretary after affording such agency reasonable notice and
opportunity for a full and fair hearing in accordance with section
9841(a)(3) of this title.
(d) Designation; Head Start agency; qualified applicants
If no entity in a community is entitled to the priority specified
in subsection (c) of this section, then the Secretary may designate
a Head Start agency from among qualified applicants in such
community. In selecting from among qualified applicants for
designation as a Head Start agency, the Secretary shall give
priority to any qualified agency that functioned as a Head Start
delegate agency in the community and carried out a Head Start
program that the Secretary determines met or exceeded such
performance standards and such results-based performance measures.
In selecting from among qualified applicants for designation as a
Head Start agency, the Secretary shall consider the effectiveness
of each such applicant to provide Head Start services, based on -
(1) any past performance of such applicant in providing
services comparable to Head Start services, including how
effectively such applicant provided such comparable services;
(2) the plan of such applicant to provide comprehensive health,
nutritional, educational, social, and other services needed to
aid participating children in attaining their full potential;
(3) the plan of such applicant to coordinate the Head Start
program it proposes to carry out, with other preschool programs,
including Even Start programs under part B of chapter 1 of title
I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (!1) (20
U.S.C. 2741 et seq.) and programs under part C and section 619 of
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431-
1444, 1419), and with the educational programs such children
will enter at the age of compulsory school attendance;

(4) the plan of such applicant -
(A) to seek the involvement of parents of participating
children in activities (at home and in the center involved
where practicable) designed to help such parents become full
partners in the education of their children;
(B) to afford such parents the opportunity to participate in
the development, conduct, and overall performance of the
program at the local level;
(C) to offer (directly or through referral to local entities,
such as entities carrying out Even Start programs under part B
of chapter 1 of title I of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 (!1) (20 U.S.C. 2741 et seq.), public and
school libraries, and family support programs) to such parents -

(i) family literacy services; and
(ii) parenting skills training;

(D) to offer to parents of participating children substance
abuse counseling (either directly or through referral to local
entities), including information on drug-exposed infants and
fetal alcohol syndrome;
(E) at the option of such applicant, to offer (directly or
through referral to local entities) to such parents -
(i) training in basic child development;
(ii) assistance in developing communication skills;
(iii) opportunities for parents to share experiences with
other parents; or
(iv) any other activity designed to help such parents
become full partners in the education of their children; and

(F) to provide, with respect to each participating family, a
family needs assessment that includes consultation with such
parents about the benefits of parent involvement and about the
activities described in subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E) in
which such parents may choose to become involved (taking into
consideration their specific family needs, work schedules, and
other responsibilities);

(5) the ability of such applicant to carry out the plans
described in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4);
(6) other factors related to the requirements of this
subchapter;
(7) the plan of such applicant to meet the needs of non-English
background children and their families, including needs related
to the acquisition of the English language;
(8) the plan of such applicant to meet the needs of children
with disabilities;
(9) the plan of such applicant who chooses to assist younger
siblings of children who will participate in the proposed Head
Start program to obtain health services from other sources; and
(10) the plan of such applicant to collaborate with other
entities carrying out early childhood education and child care
programs in the community.
(e) Designation of agency on an interim basis
If no agency in the community receives priority designation under
subsection (c) of this section, and there is no qualified applicant
in the community, the Secretary shall designate a qualified agency
to carry out the Head Start program in the community on an interim
basis until a qualified applicant from the community is so
designated.
(f) Involvement of parents and area residents in selection of
agencies
The Secretary shall require that the practice of significantly
involving parents and area residents affected by the program in
selection of Head Start agencies be continued.
(g) Priority for nonprofit agencies and applicants with
demonstrated capacity
If the Secretary determines that a nonprofit agency and a for-
profit agency have submitted applications for designation of
equivalent quality under subsection (d) of this section, the
Secretary may give priority to the nonprofit agency. In selecting
from among qualified applicants for designation as a Head Start
agency under subsection (d) of this section, the Secretary shall
give priority to applicants that have demonstrated capacity in
providing comprehensive early childhood services to children and
their families.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 641, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 501;
Pub. L. 98-558, title I, Sec. 104, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2878;
Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Secs. 107, 108, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat.
1229, 1230; Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(e)(1), (f)-(h), Oct. 7, 1992,
106 Stat. 1957; Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 107, May 18, 1994,
108 Stat. 629; Pub. L. 105-285, title I, Sec. 107, Oct. 27, 1998,
112 Stat. 2712; Pub. L. 108-446, title III, Sec. 305(l)(3), Dec. 3,
2004, 118 Stat. 2806.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Part B of chapter 1 of title I of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (d)(3), (4)(C), means
part B of chapter 1 of title I of Pub. L. 89-10 which was
classified generally to part B (Sec. 2741 et seq.) of division 1 of
subchapter I of chapter 47 of Title 20, Education, prior to being
omitted in the general amendment of Pub. L. 89-10 by Pub. L. 103-
382, title I, Sec. 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3519. See section
6381 et seq. of Title 20.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in
subsec. (d)(3), is title VI of Pub. L. 91-230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84
Stat. 175, as amended. Part C of the Act is classified generally to
subchapter III (Sec. 1431 et seq.) of chapter 33 of Title 20,
Education. Section 619 of the Act is classified to section 1419 of
Title 20. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
section 1400 of Title 20 and Tables.


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AMENDMENTS
2004 - Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 108-446 substituted "U.S.C. 1431-
1444" for "U.S.C 1431-1445".
1998 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(1), inserted "or
for-profit" after "nonprofit" and "(in consultation with the chief
executive officer of the State involved, if such State expends non-
Federal funds to carry out Head Start programs)" after "Secretary"
in cl. (2).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(2), substituted "off-
reservation area designated by an appropriate tribal government in
consultation with the Secretary" for "area designated by the Bureau
of Indian Affairs as near-reservation".
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(3)(A), inserted ", in
consultation with the chief executive officer of the State involved
if such State expends non-Federal funds to carry out Head Start
programs," after "Secretary shall" and "or for-profit" after
"nonprofit" and substituted "determines that the agency involved
fails to meet program and financial management requirements,
performance standards described in section 9836a(a)(1) of this
title, results-based performance measures developed by the
Secretary under section 9836a(b) of this title, or other
requirements established by the Secretary" for "makes a finding
that the agency involved fails to meet program, financial
management, and other requirements established by the Secretary".
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(3)(B), (C), inserted ",
in consultation with the chief executive officer of the State if
such State expends non-Federal funds to carry out Head Start
programs," after "Secretary shall" and realigned margins.
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(3)(C), realigned
margins.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(4)(A), inserted in
introductory provisions "In selecting from among qualified
applicants for designation as a Head Start agency, the Secretary
shall give priority to any qualified agency that functioned as a
Head Start delegate agency in the community and carried out a Head
Start program that the Secretary determines met or exceeded such
performance standards and such results-based performance measures."
Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(4)(B), inserted "and
programs under part C and section 619 of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C 1431-1445, 1419)" after "(20
U.S.C. 2741 et seq.)".
Subsec. (d)(4)(A). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(4)(C)(i), inserted
"(at home and in the center involved where practicable)" after
"activities".
Subsec. (d)(4)(D). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(4)(C)(v), added
subpar. (D). Former subpar. (D) redesignated (E).
Subsec. (d)(4)(D)(iii). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(4)(C)(ii)(I),
inserted "or" at end.
Subsec. (d)(4)(D)(iv), (v). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec.
107(4)(C)(ii)(II), (III), redesignated cl. (v) as (iv) and struck
out former cl. (iv) which read as follows: "substance abuse
counseling; or".
Subsec. (d)(4)(E). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(4)(C)(iv),
redesignated subpar. (D) as (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated
(F).
Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(4)(C)(iii), substituted ", (D), and
(E)" for "and (D)".
Subsec. (d)(4)(F). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(4)(C)(iv),
redesignated subpar. (E) as (F).
Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(4)(D), amended par. (7)
generally. Prior to amendment, par. (7) read as follows: "the plan
of such applicant to meet the needs of non-English language
background children and their families in the community; and".
Subsec. (d)(8) to (10). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(4)(E)-(G),
added pars. (8) and (10) and redesignated former par. (8) as (9).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(5), added subsec. (e) and
struck out former subsec. (e) which read as follows: "If, in a
community served by a Head Start program, there is no applicant
qualified for designation as a Head Start agency to carry out such
program, the Secretary may appoint an interim grantee to carry out
such program until a qualified applicant is so designated."
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 107(6), added subsec. (g).
1994 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 107(a), inserted
"(including Indians in any area designated by the Bureau of Indian
Affairs as near-reservation)" after "Indian reservation".
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 107(b)(2), (3), (5),
inserted "(subject to paragraph (2))" after "the provisions of this
section", struck out subpar. (A), inserted "the Secretary makes a
finding that the agency involved fails to meet program, financial
management, and other requirements established by the Secretary."
after "unless", and redesignated subpar. (B) as par. (2) and
concluding provisions as par. (3).
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 107(b)(1), (3), (4), (6),
redesignated par. (1)(B) as (2) and realigned margins, substituted
"If" for "except that, if" and "paragraph (1)" for "subparagraph
(A)", and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows:
"(2)(A) The Secretary shall conduct a full review of each
designated Head Start agency at least once during each 3-year
period, and shall determine whether each agency meets program and
fiscal requirements established by the Secretary.
"(B) The Secretary shall conduct a review of each newly
designated Head Start agency immediately after the completion of
the first year such agency carries out a Head Start program.
"(C) The Secretary shall conduct followup reviews of Head Start
agencies when appropriate."
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 107(b)(1), (5),
redesignated concluding provisions of par. (1) as (3), substituted
"this subsection" for "this paragraph", and struck out former par.
(3) which read as follows: "In carrying out a review of each Head
Start agency under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall -
"(A) to the maximum extent practicable, carry out such review
by using employees of the Department of Health and Human Services
who are knowledgeable about Head Start programs;
"(B) ensure that an employee of the Department of Health and
Human Services who is knowledgeable about Head Start programs
supervises such review at the site of such agency;
"(C) measure the compliance of the programs of such agency with
the performance standards in effect under section 9846(b) of this
title; and
"(D) identify the types and conditions of facilities in which
such programs are located."
Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 107(b)(1), struck out par.
(4) which read as follows: "The results of a review conducted under
this subsection shall not be sufficient alone for the purpose of
determining whether to continue, or to discontinue, providing funds
to a particular Head Start agency."
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 107(c)(1)-(3)(A), in
introductory provisions substituted "If no entity in a community is
entitled to the priority specified in subsection (c) of this
section," for "If there is no Head Start agency as described in
subsection (c)(2) of this section, and no existing Head Start
program serving a community," and struck out "Any such designation
shall be governed by the program and fiscal requirements, criteria,
and standards applicable on September 1, 1983, to then existing
Head Start agencies." after first sentence and "subject to the
preceding sentence" after "as a Head Start agency".
Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 107(c)(3)(B), inserted ",
including Even Start programs under part B of chapter 1 of title I
of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
2741 et seq.)," after "preschool programs".
Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 107(c)(3)(C), amended par.
(4) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (4) read as follows: "the
plan of such applicant to involve parents of children who will
participate in the proposed Head Start program in appropriate
educational services (in accordance with the performance standards
in effect under section 9846(b) of this title or through referral
of such parents to educational services available in the community)
in order to aid their children to attain their full potential;".
Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 107(c)(4), substituted "non-
English language background children and their families" for "non-
English language children" and inserted "and" after semicolon.
Subsec. (d)(8), (9). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 107(c)(5), (6),
redesignated par. (9) as (8) and struck out former par. (8) which
read as follows: "the plan of such applicant to provide (directly
or through referral to educational services available in the
community) parents of children who will participate in the proposed
Head Start program with child development and literacy skills
training in order to aid their children to attain their full
potential; and".
Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 107(d), redesignated
subsec. (g) as (f) and struck out former subsec. (f) which read as
follows: "The provisions of subsections (c), (d), and (e) of this
section shall be applied by the Secretary in the distribution of
any additional appropriations made available under this subchapter
during any fiscal year as well as to initial designations of Head
Start agencies."
1992 - Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(e)(1), inserted at
end "Notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph, the
Secretary shall not give such priority to any agency with respect
to which financial assistance has been terminated, or an
application for refunding has been denied, under this subchapter by
the Secretary after affording such agency reasonable notice and
opportunity for a full and fair hearing in accordance with section
9841(a)(3) of this title."
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(f), designated existing
provisions as subpar. (A) and added subpars. (B) and (C).
Subsec. (d)(8), (9). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(g), added pars. (8)
and (9).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(h)(3), added subsec. (e).
Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(h)(1), substituted "(c), (d), and (e)"
for "(c) and (d)".
Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(h)(2), redesignated
subsecs. (e) and (f) as (f) and (g), respectively.
1990 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 107, designated
existing provisions as par. (1), redesignated former par. (1) as
subpar. (A), added subpar. (B) and pars. (2) to (4), and struck out
former par. (2) and last sentence which read as follows:
"(2) except that if there is no such agency because of any
change in the assistance furnished to programs for economically
disadvantaged persons, then the Secretary shall give priority in
the designation of Head Start agencies to any successor agency
which is operated in substantially the same manner as the
predecessor agency which did receive funds in the fiscal year
preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made.
The provisions of clause (2) shall apply only to agencies actually
operating Head Start programs."
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 108, inserted at end "In
selecting from among qualified applicants for designation as a Head
Start agency and subject to the preceding sentence, the Secretary
shall consider the effectiveness of each such applicant to provide
Head Start services, based on - " and pars. (1) to (7).
1984 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98-558, Sec. 104(a), inserted ",
within a community," after "private nonprofit agency".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98-558, Sec. 104(b)(1), substituted "unless"
for ", except that" in provisions preceding cl. (1).
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 98-558, Sec. 104(b)(2), (3), substituted
"makes a finding" for "shall, before giving such priority,
determine" and "fails to meet" for "meet".
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 98-558, Sec. 104(b)(4), inserted "except
that" before "if".
Subsecs. (d) to (f). Pub. L. 98-558, Sec. 104(c), added subsecs.
(d) and (e) and redesignated former subsec. (d) as (f).

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-252 effective May 18, 1994, but not
applicable to Head Start agencies and other recipients of financial
assistance under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until
Oct. 1, 1994, see section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as a note
under section 9832 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENT
Section 2(e)(2) of Pub. L. 102-401 provided that: "The amendment
made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall apply only with
respect to terminations of financial assistance, and denials of
refunding, occurring after July 29, 1992."
Amendment by section 2(f)-(h) of Pub. L. 102-401 effective Oct.
7, 1992, but not applicable with respect to fiscal years beginning
before Oct. 1, 1992, and amendment by section 2(e)(1) of Pub. L.
102-401 effective July 30, 1992, see section 4 of Pub. L. 102-401,
set out as a note under section 9835 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) See References in Text note below.


-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9836a 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9836a. Quality standards; monitoring of Head Start agencies
and programs

-STATUTE-
(a) Quality standards
(1) Establishment of standards
The Secretary shall establish by regulation standards,
including minimum levels of overall accomplishment, applicable to
Head Start agencies, programs, and projects under this
subchapter, including -
(A) performance standards with respect to services required
to be provided, including health, parental involvement,
nutritional, social, transition activities described in section
9837(d) of this title, and other services;
(B)(i) education performance standards to ensure the school
readiness of children participating in a Head Start program, on
completion of the Head Start program and prior to entering
school; and
(ii) additional education performance standards to ensure
that the children participating in the program, at a minimum -
(I) develop phonemic, print, and numeracy awareness;
(II) understand and use language to communicate for various
purposes;
(III) understand and use increasingly complex and varied
vocabulary;
(IV) develop and demonstrate an appreciation of books; and
(V) in the case of non-English background children,
progress toward acquisition of the English language.(!1)


(C) administrative and financial management standards;
(D) standards relating to the condition and location of
facilities for such agencies, programs, and projects; and
(E) such other standards as the Secretary finds to be
appropriate.
(2) Considerations in developing standards
In developing the regulations required under paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall -
(A) consult with experts in the fields of child development,
early childhood education, child health care, family services
(including linguistically and culturally appropriate services
to non-English language background children and their
families), administration, and financial management, and with
persons with experience in the operation of Head Start
programs;
(B) take into consideration -
(i) past experience with use of the standards in effect
under this subchapter on May 18, 1994;
(ii) changes over the period since August 31, 1981, in the
circumstances and problems typically facing children and
families served by Head Start agencies;
(iii) developments concerning best practices with respect
to early childhood education and development, children with
disabilities, family services, program administration, and
financial management;
(iv) projected needs of an expanding Head Start program;
(v) guidelines and standards currently in effect or under
consideration that promote child health services, and
projected needs of expanding Head Start programs;
(vi) changes in the population of children who are eligible
to participate in Head Start programs, including the language
background and family structure of such children; and
(vii) the need for, and state-of-the-art developments
relating to, local policies and activities designed to ensure
that children participating in Head Start programs make a
successful transition to public schools; and

(C)(i) review and revise as necessary the performance
standards in effect under this subsection; and
(ii) ensure that any such revisions in the performance
standards will not result in the elimination of or any
reduction in the scope or types of health, education, parental
involvement, nutritional, social, or other services required to
be provided under such standards as in effect on October 27,
1998.
(3) Standards relating to obligations to delegate agencies
In developing standards under this subsection, the Secretary
shall describe the obligations of a Head Start agency to a
delegate agency to which the Head Start agency has delegated
responsibility for providing services under this subchapter and
determine whether the Head Start agency complies with the
standards. The Secretary shall consider such compliance during
the review described in subsection (c)(1)(A) of this section and
in determining whether to renew financial assistance to the Head
Start agency under this subchapter.
(b) Results-based performance measures
(1) In general
The Secretary, in consultation with representatives of Head
Start agencies and with experts in the fields of early childhood
education and development, family services, and program
management, shall develop methods and procedures for measuring,
annually and over longer periods, the quality and effectiveness
of programs operated by Head Start agencies, and the impact of
the services provided through the programs to children and their
families (referred to in this subchapter as "results-based
performance measures").
(2) Characteristics of measures
The performance measures developed under this subsection shall -

(A) be used to assess the impact of the various services
provided by Head Start programs and, to the extent the
Secretary finds appropriate, administrative and financial
management practices of such programs;
(B) be adaptable for use in self-assessment, peer review, and
program evaluation of individual Head Start agencies and
programs, not later than July 1, 1999; and
(C) be developed for other program purposes as determined by
the Secretary.

The performance measures shall include the performance standards
described in subsection (a)(1)(B)(ii) of this section.
(3) Use of measures
The Secretary shall use the performance measures developed
pursuant to this subsection -
(A) to identify strengths and weaknesses in the operation of
Head Start programs nationally, regionally, and locally; and
(B) to identify problem areas that may require additional
training and technical assistance resources.
(4) Educational performance measures
Such results-based performance measures shall include
educational performance measures that ensure that children
participating in Head Start programs -
(A) know that letters of the alphabet are a special category
of visual graphics that can be individually named;
(B) recognize a word as a unit of print;
(C) identify at least 10 letters of the alphabet; and
(D) associate sounds with written words.
(5) Additional local results-based performance measures
In addition to other applicable results-based performance
measures, Head Start agencies may establish local results-based
educational performance measures.
(c) Monitoring of local agencies and programs
(1) In general
In order to determine whether Head Start agencies meet
standards established under this subchapter and results-based
performance measures developed by the Secretary under subsection
(b) of this section with respect to program, administrative,
financial management, and other requirements, the Secretary shall
conduct the following reviews of designated Head Start agencies,
and of the Head Start programs operated by such agencies:
(A) A full review of each such agency at least once during
each 3-year period.
(B) A review of each newly designated agency immediately
after the completion of the first year such agency carries out
a Head Start program.
(C) Followup reviews including prompt return visits to
agencies and programs that fail to meet the standards.
(D) Other reviews as appropriate.
(2) Conduct of reviews
The Secretary shall ensure that reviews described in
subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1) -
(A) are performed, to the maximum extent practicable, by
employees of the Department of Health and Human Services who
are knowledgeable about Head Start programs;
(B) are supervised by such an employee at the site of such
Head Start agency;
(C) are conducted by review teams that shall include
individuals who are knowledgeable about Head Start programs
and, to the maximum extent practicable, the diverse (including
linguistic and cultural) needs of eligible children (including
children with disabilities) and their families;
(D) include as part of the reviews of the programs, a review
and assessment of program effectiveness, as measured in
accordance with the results-based performance measures
developed by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (b) of this
section and with the performance standards established pursuant
to subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(1) of this
section; and
(E) seek information from the communities and the States
involved about the performance of the programs and the efforts
of the Head Start agencies to collaborate with other entities
carrying out early childhood education and child care programs
in the community.
(d) Corrective action; termination
(1) Determination
If the Secretary determines, on the basis of a review pursuant
to subsection (c) of this section, that a Head Start agency
designated pursuant to section 9836 of this title fails to meet
the standards described in subsection (a) of this section or
results-based performance measures developed by the Secretary
under subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary shall -
(A) inform the agency of the deficiencies that shall be
corrected;
(B) with respect to each identified deficiency, require the
agency -
(i) to correct the deficiency immediately, if the Secretary
finds that the deficiency threatens the health or safety of
staff or program participants or poses a threat to the
integrity of Federal funds;
(ii) to correct the deficiency not later than 90 days after
the identification of the deficiency if the Secretary finds,
in the discretion of the Secretary, that such a 90-day period
is reasonable, in light of the nature and magnitude of the
deficiency; or
(iii) in the discretion of the Secretary (taking into
consideration the seriousness of the deficiency and the time
reasonably required to correct the deficiency), to comply
with the requirements of paragraph (2) concerning a quality
improvement plan; and

(C) initiate proceedings to terminate the designation of the
agency unless the agency corrects the deficiency.
(2) Quality improvement plan
(A) Agency responsibilities
In order to retain a designation as a Head Start agency under
this subchapter, a Head Start agency that is the subject of a
determination described in paragraph (1) (other than an agency
required to correct a deficiency immediately or during a 90-day
period under clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(B)) shall -
(i) develop in a timely manner, obtain the approval of the
Secretary regarding, and implement a quality improvement plan
that specifies -
(I) the deficiencies to be corrected;
(II) the actions to be taken to correct such
deficiencies; and
(III) the timetable for accomplishment of the corrective
actions specified; and

(ii) eliminate each deficiency identified, not later than
the date for elimination of such deficiency specified in such
plan (which shall not be later than 1 year after the date the
agency received notice of the determination and of the
specific deficiency to be corrected).
(B) Secretarial responsibility
Not later than 30 days after receiving from a Head Start
agency a proposed quality improvement plan pursuant to
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall either approve such
proposed plan or specify the reasons why the proposed plan
cannot be approved.
(3) Training and technical assistance
The Secretary shall provide training and technical assistance
to Head Start agencies with respect to the development or
implementation of such quality improvement plans to the extent
the Secretary finds such provision to be feasible and appropriate
given available funding and other statutory responsibilities.
(e) Summaries of monitoring outcomes
Not later than 120 days after the end of each fiscal year, the
Secretary shall publish a summary report on the findings of reviews
conducted under subsection (c) of this section and on the outcomes
of quality improvement plans implemented under subsection (d) of
this section, during such fiscal year. Such report shall be widely
disseminated and available for public review in both written and
electronic formats.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 641A, as added Pub. L. 103-252,
title I, Sec. 108, May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 631; amended Pub. L. 105-
285, title I, Sec. 108, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2713.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1998 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(a)(1)(A),
inserted ", including minimum levels of overall accomplishment,"
after "regulation standards" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(a)(1)(B), struck out
"education," after "including health,".
Subsec. (a)(1)(B) to (E). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(a)(1)(C),
(D), added subpar. (B) and redesignated former subpars. (B) to (D)
as (C) to (E), respectively.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(a)(2), (3),
redesignated par. (3) as (2) and struck out heading and text of
former par. (2). Text read as follows: "The regulations promulgated
under this subsection shall establish the minimum levels of overall
accomplishment that a Head Start agency shall achieve in order to
meet the standards specified in paragraph (1)."
Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(a)(4)(A),
substituted "early childhood education and" for "child".
Subsec. (a)(2)(C)(i). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(a)(4)(B)(i),
struck out "not later than 1 year after May 18, 1994," before
"review" and substituted "this subsection; and" for "section
9846(b) of this title on the day before May 18, 1994; and".
Subsec. (a)(2)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(a)(4)(B)(ii),
substituted "October 27, 1998" for "November 2, 1978".
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(a)(5), substituted "to
a delegate agency" for "to an agency (referred to in this
subchapter as the 'delegate agency')".
Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(a)(3), redesignated par. (4) as (3).
Former par. (3) redesignated (2).
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(a)(3), redesignated
par. (4) as (3).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(b)(1), inserted "Results-
based" in heading.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(b)(2), substituted "The
Secretary" for "Not later than 1 year after May 18, 1994, the
Secretary", "early childhood education and" for "child", and
"results-based performance measures" for "performance measures" and
inserted ", and the impact of the services provided through the
programs to children and their families" before "(referred".
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(b)(3)(A), (B), (F),
substituted "Characteristics" for "Design" in heading and "shall -
" for "shall be designed - " in introductory provisions and
inserted concluding provisions.
Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(b)(3)(C),
substituted "be used to assess the impact of" for "to assess".
Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(b)(3)(D),
substituted "be adaptable" for "to be adaptable" and ", peer
review, and program evaluation" for "and peer review" and inserted
", not later than July 1, 1999" before semicolon.
Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(b)(3)(E), inserted
"be developed" before "for other".
Subsec. (b)(3)(A). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(b)(4), substituted
", regionally, and locally" for "and by region".
Subsec. (b)(4), (5). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(b)(5), added pars.
(4) and (5).
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(c)(1), inserted "and
results-based performance measures developed by the Secretary under
subsection (b) of this section" after "standards established under
this subchapter".
Subsec. (c)(2)(B). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(c)(2)(A), struck out
"and" at end.
Subsec. (c)(2)(C). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(c)(2)(B), inserted
"(including children with disabilities)" after "eligible children"
and substituted semicolon for period at end.
Subsec. (c)(2)(D), (E). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(c)(2)(C), added
subpars. (D) and (E).
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(d)(1)(A), inserted "or
results-based performance measures developed by the Secretary under
subsection (b) of this section" after "subsection (a) of this
section" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (d)(1)(B). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(d)(1)(B), amended
subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as
follows: "with respect to each identified deficiency, require the
agency -
"(i) to correct the deficiency immediately; or
"(ii) at the discretion of the Secretary (taking into
consideration the seriousness of the deficiency and the time
reasonably required to correct the deficiency), to comply with
the requirements of paragraph (2) concerning a quality
improvement plan; and".
Subsec. (d)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(d)(2), substituted
"required to correct a deficiency immediately or during a 90-day
period under clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(B)" for "able to
correct a deficiency immediately" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 108(e), inserted at end "Such
report shall be widely disseminated and available for public review
in both written and electronic formats."

EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective May 18, 1994, but not applicable to Head Start
agencies and other recipients of financial assistance under the
Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until Oct. 1, 1994, see
section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as an Effective Date of
1994 Amendment note under section 9832 of this title.

-FOOTNOTE-

(!1) So in original. The period should probably be a semicolon.


-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9837 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9837. Powers and functions of Head Start agencies

-STATUTE-
(a) Receipt, administration, and transfer of funds; sponsorship of
projects; delegation of authority, etc.
In order to be designated as a Head Start agency under this
subchapter, an agency must have authority under its charter or
applicable law to receive and administer funds under this
subchapter, funds and contributions from private or local public
sources which may be used in support of a Head Start program, and
funds under any Federal or State assistance program pursuant to
which a public or private nonprofit or for-profit agency (as the
case may be) organized in accordance with this subchapter, could
act as grantee, contractor, or sponsor of projects appropriate for
inclusion in a Head Start program. Such an agency must also be
empowered to transfer funds so received, and to delegate powers to
other agencies, subject to the powers of its governing board and
its overall program responsibilities. The power to transfer funds
and delegate powers must include the power to make transfers and
delegations covering component projects in all cases where this
will contribute to efficiency and effectiveness or otherwise
further program objectives.
(b) Participation of parents in decisionmaking, implementation,
etc.
In order to be so designated, a Head Start agency shall also -
(1) establish effective procedures by which parents and area
residents concerned will be enabled to directly participate in
decisions that influence the character of programs affecting
their interests;
(2) provide for their regular participation in the
implementation of such programs;
(3) provide technical and other support needed to enable
parents and area residents to secure on their own behalf
available assistance from public and private sources;
(4) seek the involvement of parents of participating children
in activities designed to help such parents become full partners
in the education of their children, and to afford such parents
the opportunity to participate in the development, conduct, and
overall performance of the program at the local level;
(5) offer (directly or through referral to local entities, such
as entities carrying out Even Start programs under part B of
chapter 1 of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act of 1965 (!1) (20 U.S.C. 2741 et seq.)), to parents of
participating children, family literacy services and parenting
skills training;

(6) offer to parents of participating children substance abuse
counseling (either directly or through referral to local
entities), including information on drug-exposed infants and
fetal alcohol syndrome;
(7) at the option of such agency, offer (directly or through
referral to local entities), to such parents -
(A) training in basic child development;
(B) assistance in developing communication skills;
(C) opportunities to share experiences with other parents;
(D) regular in-home visitation; or
(E) any other activity designed to help such parents become
full partners in the education of their children;

(8) provide, with respect to each participating family, a
family needs assessment that includes consultation with such
parents about the benefits of parent involvement and about the
activities described in paragraphs (4) through (7) in which such
parents may choose to be involved (taking into consideration
their specific family needs, work schedules, and other
responsibilities);
(9) consider providing services to assist younger siblings of
children participating in its Head Start program to obtain health
services from other sources;
(10) perform community outreach to encourage individuals
previously unaffiliated with Head Start programs to participate
in its Head Start program as volunteers; and
(11)(A) inform custodial parents in single-parent families that
participate in programs, activities, or services carried out or
provided under this subchapter about the availability of child
support services for purposes of establishing paternity and
acquiring child support; and
(B) refer eligible parents to the child support offices of
State and local governments.
(c) Coordination with other agencies
The head of each Head Start agency shall coordinate and
collaborate with the State agency responsible for administering the
State program carried out under subchapter II-B of this chapter,
and other early childhood education and development programs,
including Even Start programs under part B of chapter 1 of title I
of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (!1) (20
U.S.C. 2741 et seq.) and programs under part C and section 619 of
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C (!2) 1431-
1444, 1419), serving the children and families served by the Head
Start agency to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.

(d) Transition coordination with schools
(1) Each Head Start agency shall take steps to ensure, to the
maximum extent possible, that children maintain the developmental
and educational gains achieved in Head Start programs and build
upon such gains in further schooling.
(2) A Head Start agency may take steps to coordinate with the
local educational agency serving the community involved and with
schools in which children participating in a Head Start program
operated by such agency will enroll following such program,
including -
(A) collaborating on the shared use of transportation and
facilities; and
(B) exchanging information on the provision of noneducational
services to such children.

(3) In order to promote the continued involvement of the parents
of children that participate in Head Start programs in the
education of their children upon transition to school, the Head
Start agency shall -
(A) provide training to the parents -
(i) to inform the parents about their rights and
responsibilities concerning the education of their children;
and
(ii) to enable the parents to understand and work with
schools in order to communicate with teachers and other school
personnel, to support the school work of their children, and to
participate as appropriate in decisions relating to the
education of their children; and

(B) take other actions, as appropriate and feasible, to support
the active involvement of the parents with schools, school
personnel, and school-related organizations.

(4) The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of
Education, shall -
(A) evaluate the effectiveness of the projects and activities
funded under section 9837a of this title;
(B) disseminate to Head Start agencies information (including
information from the evaluation required by subparagraph (A)) on
effective policies and activities relating to the transition of
children from Head Start programs to public schools; and
(C) provide technical assistance to such agencies to promote
and assist such agencies to adopt and implement such effective
policies and activities.
(e) Assessment when hiring or evaluating classroom teachers
Head Start agencies shall adopt, in consultation with experts in
child development and with classroom teachers, an assessment to be
used when hiring or evaluating any classroom teacher in a center-
based Head Start program. Such assessment shall measure whether
such teacher has mastered the functions described in section
9843a(a)(1) of this title.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 642, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 502;
Pub. L. 99-425, title I, Sec. 103, Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 966;
Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 109, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1231;
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(i), (k)(3), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1957,
1959; Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 109, May 18, 1994, 108 Stat.
634; Pub. L. 105-285, title I, Sec. 109, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat.
2716; Pub. L. 108-446, title III, Sec. 305(l)(4), Dec. 3, 2004, 118
Stat. 2806.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Part B of chapter 1 of title I of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965, referred to in subsecs. (b)(5) and (c),
means part B of chapter 1 of title I of Pub. L. 89-10 which was
classified generally to part B (Sec. 2741 et seq.) of division 1 of
subchapter I of chapter 47 of Title 20, Education, prior to being
omitted in the general amendment of Pub. L. 89-10 by Pub. L. 103-
382, title I, Sec. 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3519. See section
6381 et seq. of Title 20.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in
subsec. (c), is title VI of Pub. L. 91-230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat.
175, as amended. Part C of the Act is classified generally to
subchapter III (Sec. 1431 et seq.) of chapter 33 of Title 20,
Education. Section 619 of the Act is classified to section 1419 of
Title 20. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
section 1400 of Title 20 and Tables.


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
2004 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108-446 substituted "1431-1444" for
"1431-1445".
1998 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(1), inserted "or
for-profit" after "nonprofit".
Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(2)(E), added par. (6).
Former par. (6) redesignated (7).
Subsec. (b)(6)(D) to (F). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(2)(A), struck
out subpar. (D) which read as follows: "substance abuse
counseling;" and further directed the amendment of par. (6) "by
redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) and subparagraphs (D) and
(E), respectively", which was executed by redesignating subpars.
(E) and (F) as (D) and (E), respectively, to reflect the probable
intent of Congress.
Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(2)(D), redesignated
par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8).
Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(2)(D), (F),
redesignated par. (7) as (8) and substituted "paragraphs (4)
through (7)" for "paragraphs (4) through (6)". Former par. (8)
redesignated (9).
Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(2)(B), struck out "and" at end.
Subsec. (b)(9). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(2)(D), redesignated
par. (8) as (9). Former par. (9) redesignated (10).
Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(2)(C), substituted "; and" for period
at end.
Subsec. (b)(10). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(2)(D), redesignated
par. (9) as (10).
Subsec. (b)(11). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(2)(G), added par.
(11).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(3), inserted "and
collaborate" after "shall coordinate" and "and programs under part
C and section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (20 U.S.C 1431-1445, 1419)" after "(20 U.S.C. 2741 et seq.)"
and substituted "the State program carried out under the Child Care
and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.),
and other early childhood education and development" for "section
602(g) of this title, and other".
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(4)(A), substituted
"take steps to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that
children maintain" for "carry out the actions specified in this
subsection, to the extent feasible and appropriate in the
circumstances (including the extent to which such agency is able to
secure the cooperation of parents and schools) to enable children
to maintain" and "build" for "to build" and inserted "and
educational" after "developmental".
Subsec. (d)(2), (3). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(4)(B), (C),
redesignated pars. (3) and (4) as (2) and (3), respectively, and
struck out former par. (2) which related to coordination between
Head Start agency and local education agency and schools.
Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(4)(C), redesignated
par. (5) as (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (3).
Subsec. (d)(4)(A). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(4)(D), substituted
"section 9837a of this title" for "the Head Start Transition
Project Act (42 U.S.C. 9855 et seq.)".
Subsec. (d)(5). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(4)(C), redesignated
par. (5) as (4).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 109(5), added subsec. (e).
1994 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 109(1), amended subsec.
(b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: "In
order to be so designated, a Head Start agency must also (1)
establish effective procedures by which parents and area residents
concerned will be enabled to directly participate in decisions that
influence the character of programs affecting their interests; (2)
provide for their regular participation in the implementation of
such programs; (3) provide technical and other support needed to
enable parents and area residents to secure on their own behalf
available assistance from public and private sources; (4) involve
parents of children participating in its Head Start program in
appropriate educational services (in accordance with the
performance standards in effect upon section 9846(b) of this title
or through referral of such parents to educational services
available in the community) in order to aid their children to
attain their full potential; (5) establish procedures to seek
reimbursement, to the extent feasible, from other agencies for
services for which any such other agency is responsible, which are
provided to a Head Start participant by the Head Start agency; (6)
provide (directly or through referral to educational services
available in the community) parents of children participating in
its Head Start program with child development and literacy skills
training in order to aid their children to attain their full
potential; and (7) consider providing services to assist younger
siblings of children participating in its Head Start program to
obtain health services from other sources."
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 109(2), struck out "schools
that will subsequently serve children in Head Start programs,"
after "coordinate with" and inserted ", including Even Start
programs under part B of chapter 1 of title I of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 2741 et seq.)," after
"other programs".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 109(3), added subsec. (d).
1992 - Subsec. (b)(6), (7). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(i), added
cls. (6) and (7).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(k)(3), substituted
"subchapter" for "subtitle".
1990 - Subsec. (b)(4), (5). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 109(1), added
cl. (4) and redesignated former cl. (4) as (5).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 109(2), substituted "with
schools that will subsequently serve children in Head Start
programs, the State agency responsible for administering section
602(g) of this title, and other programs serving the children and
families served by the Head Start agency to carry out the
provisions of this subtitle" for "with other State and local
programs serving the children in the Head Start agency to carry out
the provisions of this subsection".
1986 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99-425 inserted "State and local"
before "programs".

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-252 effective May 18, 1994, but not
applicable to Head Start agencies and other recipients of financial
assistance under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until
Oct. 1, 1994, see section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as a note
under section 9832 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 102-401 effective Oct. 7, 1992, but not
applicable with respect to fiscal years beginning before Oct. 1,
1992, see section 4 of Pub. L. 102-401, set out as a note under
section 9835 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 99-425 effective Oct. 1, 1986, see section
1001 of Pub. L. 99-425, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) See References in Text note below.

(!2) So in original. A period should probably follow "U.S.C".


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42 USC Sec. 9837a 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9837a. Head Start transition

-STATUTE-
Each Head Start agency shall take steps to coordinate with the
local educational agency serving the community involved and with
schools in which children participating in a Head Start program
operated by such agency will enroll following such program,
including -
(1) developing and implementing a systematic procedure for
transferring, with parental consent, Head Start program records
for each participating child to the school in which such child
will enroll;
(2) establishing channels of communication between Head Start
staff and their counterparts in the schools (including teachers,
social workers, and health staff) to facilitate coordination of
programs;
(3) conducting meetings involving parents, kindergarten or
elementary school teachers, and Head Start program teachers to
discuss the educational, developmental, and other needs of
individual children;
(4) organizing and participating in joint transition-related
training of school staff and Head Start staff;
(5) developing and implementing a family outreach and support
program in cooperation with entities carrying out parental
involvement efforts under title I of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.);
(6) assisting families, administrators, and teachers in
enhancing educational and developmental continuity between Head
Start services and elementary school classes; and
(7) linking the services provided in such Head Start program
with the education services provided by such local educational
agency.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 642A, as added Pub. L. 105-285,
title I, Sec. 110, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2717.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, referred to
in par. (5), is Pub. L. 89-10, Apr. 11, 1965, 79 Stat. 27, as
amended. Title I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter I
(Sec. 6301 et seq.) of chapter 70 of Title 20, Education. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 6301 of Title 20 and Tables.

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42 USC Sec. 9838 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9838. Submission of plans to chief executive officer

-STATUTE-
In carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, no contract,
agreement, grant, or other assistance shall be made for the purpose
of carrying out a Head Start program within a State unless a plan
setting forth such proposed contract, agreement, grant, or other
assistance has been submitted to the chief executive officer of the
State, and such plan has not been disapproved by such officer
within 45 days of such submission, or, if disapproved (for reasons
other than failure of the program to comply with State health,
safety, and child care laws, including regulations applicable to
comparable child care programs in the State), has been reconsidered
by the Secretary and found by the Secretary to be fully consistent
with the provisions and in furtherance of the purposes of this
subchapter, as evidenced by a written statement of the Secretary's
findings that is transmitted to such officer. Funds to cover the
costs of the proposed contract, agreement, grant, or other
assistance shall be obligated from the appropriation which is
current at the time the plan is submitted to such officer. This
section shall not, however, apply to contracts, agreements, grants,
loans, or other assistance to any institution of higher education
in existence on August 13, 1981.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 643, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 502;
Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 110, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1231;
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(k)(4), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub.
L. 105-285, title I, Sec. 111, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2718.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1998 - Pub. L. 105-285, in first sentence, substituted "45 days"
for "30 days" and "disapproved (for reasons other than failure of
the program to comply with State health, safety, and child care
laws, including regulations applicable to comparable child care
programs in the State)" for "so disapproved" and inserted ", as
evidenced by a written statement of the Secretary's findings that
is transmitted to such officer" before period.
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 substituted "such officer" for "the such
officer" in two places.
1990 - Pub. L. 101-501 substituted "chief executive officer" for
first reference to "Governor" and "such officer" for second and
third references to "Governor".

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 102-401 effective Oct. 7, 1992, but not
applicable with respect to fiscal years beginning before Oct. 1,
1992, see section 4 of Pub. L. 102-401, set out as a note under
section 9835 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9839 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9839. Administrative requirements and standards

-STATUTE-
(a) Employment practices, nonpartisanship, staff accountability,
public access to information, etc.
Each Head Start agency shall observe standards of organization,
management, and administration which will assure, so far as
reasonably possible, that all program activities are conducted in a
manner consistent with the purposes of this subchapter and the
objective of providing assistance effectively, efficiently, and
free of any taint of partisan political bias or personal or family
favoritism. Each such agency shall establish or adopt rules to
carry out this section, which shall include rules to assure full
staff accountability in matters governed by law, regulations, or
agency policy. Each agency shall also provide for reasonable public
access to information, including public hearings at the request of
appropriate community groups and reasonable public access to books
and records of the agency or other agencies engaged in program
activities or operations involving the use of authority or funds
for which it is responsible. Each such agency shall adopt for
itself and other agencies using funds or exercising authority for
which it is responsible, rules designed to (1) establish specific
standards governing salaries, salary increases, travel and per diem
allowances, and other employee benefits; (2) assure that only
persons capable of discharging their duties with competence and
integrity are employed and that employees are promoted or advanced
under impartial procedures calculated to improve agency performance
and effectiveness; (3) guard against personal or financial
conflicts of interest; and (4) define employee duties in an
appropriate manner which will in any case preclude employees from
participating, in connection with the performance of their duties,
in any form of picketing, protest, or other direct action which is
in violation of law.
(b) Development and administrative costs of programs
Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, no
financial assistance shall be extended under this subchapter in any
case in which the Secretary determines that the costs of developing
and administering a program assisted under this subchapter exceed
15 percent of the total costs, including the required non-Federal
contributions to such costs, of such program. The Secretary shall
establish by regulation, criteria for determining (1) the costs of
developing and administering such program; and (2) the total costs
of such program. In any case in which the Secretary determines that
the cost of administering such program does not exceed 15 percent
of such total costs but is, in the judgment of the Secretary,
excessive, the Secretary shall forthwith require the recipient of
such financial assistance to take such steps prescribed by the
Secretary as will eliminate such excessive administrative cost,
including the sharing by one or more Head Start agencies of a
common director and other administrative personnel. The Secretary
may waive the limitation prescribed by this subsection for specific
periods of time not to exceed 12 months whenever the Secretary
determines that such a waiver is necessary in order to carry out
the purposes of this subchapter.
(c) Rules and regulations; special or simplified requirements for
small agencies; common or joint use of facilities
The Secretary shall prescribe rules or regulations to supplement
subsections (a) and (f) of this section, which shall be binding on
all agencies carrying on Head Start program activities with
financial assistance under this subchapter. The Secretary may,
where appropriate, establish special or simplified requirements for
smaller agencies or agencies operating in rural areas. Policies and
procedures shall be established to ensure that indirect costs
attributable to the common or joint use of facilities and services
by programs assisted under this subchapter and other programs shall
be fairly allocated among the various programs which utilize such
facilities and services.
(d) Publication and notification of proposed rules, etc.
At least 30 days prior to their effective date, all rules,
regulations, and application forms shall be published in the
Federal Register and shall be sent to each grantee with the
notification that each such grantee has the right to submit
comments pertaining thereto to the Secretary prior to the final
adoption thereof.
(e) Neutrality concerning union organizing
Funds appropriated to carry out this subchapter shall not be used
to assist, promote, or deter union organizing.
(f) Purchase of facility; approval requirements; financial
assistance
(1) The Secretary shall establish uniform procedures for Head
Start agencies to request approval to purchase facilities, or to
request approval of the purchase (after December 31, 1986) of
facilities, to be used to carry out Head Start programs. The
Secretary shall suspend any proceedings pending against any Head
Start agency to claim costs incurred in purchasing such facilities
until the agency has been afforded an opportunity to apply for
approval of the purchase and the Secretary has determined whether
the purchase will be approved. The Secretary shall not be required
to repay claims previously satisfied by Head Start agencies for
costs incurred in the purchase of such facilities.
(2) Financial assistance provided under this subchapter may not
be used by a Head Start agency to purchase a facility (including
paying the cost of amortizing the principal, and paying interest
on, loans) to be used to carry out a Head Start program unless the
Secretary approves a request that is submitted by such agency and
contains -
(A) a description of the site of the facility proposed to be
purchased or that was previously purchased;
(B) the plans and specifications of such facility;
(C) information demonstrating that -
(i) the proposed purchase will result, or the previous
purchase has resulted, in savings when compared to the costs
that would be incurred to acquire the use of an alternative
facility to carry out such program; or
(ii) the lack of alternative facilities will prevent, or
would have prevented, the operation of such program;

(D) in the case of a request regarding a previously purchased
facility, information demonstrating that the facility will be
used principally as a Head Start center, or a direct support
facility for a Head Start program; and
(E) such other information and assurances as the Secretary may
require.

(3) Upon a determination by the Secretary that suitable
facilities are not otherwise available to Indian tribes to carry
out Head Start programs, and that the lack of suitable facilities
will inhibit the operation of such programs, the Secretary, in the
discretion of the Secretary, may authorize the use of financial
assistance, from the amount reserved under section 9835(a)(2)(A) of
this title, to make payments for the purchase of facilities owned
by such tribes. The amount of such a payment for such a facility
shall not exceed the fair market value of the facility.
(g) Payments for capital expenditures
(1) Upon a determination by the Secretary that suitable
facilities (including public school facilities) are not otherwise
available to Indian tribes, rural communities, and other low-income
communities to carry out Head Start programs, that the lack of
suitable facilities will inhibit the operation of such programs,
and that construction of such facilities is more cost effective
than purchase of available facilities or renovation, the Secretary,
in the discretion of the Secretary, may authorize the use of
financial assistance under this subchapter to make payments for
capital expenditures related to facilities that will be used to
carry out such programs. The Secretary shall establish uniform
procedures for Head Start agencies to request approval for such
payments, and shall promote, to the extent practicable, the
collocation of Head Start programs with other programs serving low-
income children and families.
(2) Such payments may be used for capital expenditures (including
paying the cost of amortizing the principal, and paying interest
on, loans) such as expenditures for -
(A) construction of facilities that are not in existence on the
date of the determination;
(B) major renovation of facilities in existence on such date;
and
(C) purchase of vehicles used for programs conducted at the
Head Start facilities.

(3) All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or
subcontractors in the construction or renovation of facilities to
be used to carry out Head Start programs shall be paid wages at not
less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality,
as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with sections
3141-3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40.
(h) Personnel preferences to Indian tribe members
In all personnel actions of the American Indian Programs Branch
of the Head Start Bureau of the Administration for Children and
Families, the Secretary shall give the same preference to
individuals who are members of an Indian tribe as the Secretary
gives to a disabled veteran, as defined in section 2108(3)(C) of
title 5. The Secretary shall take such additional actions as may be
necessary to promote recruitment of such individuals for employment
in the Administration.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 644, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 502;
Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Secs. 111, 112, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat.
1231; Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(j), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1958;
Pub. L. 103-218, title IV, Sec. 403, Mar. 9, 1994, 108 Stat. 96;
Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 110, May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 636;
Pub. L. 105-285, title I, Sec. 106(e), Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat.
2712.)

-COD-
CODIFICATION
In subsec. (g)(3), "sections 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147 of title
40" substituted for "the Act of March 3, 1931, as amended (40
U.S.C. 276a et seq., commonly known as the 'Davis-Bacon Act')" on
authority of Pub. L. 107-217, Sec. 5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat.
1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public
Buildings, Property, and Works.


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1998 - Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 105-285 substituted "Financial
assistance" for "Except as provided in section 9835(a)(3)(C)(v) of
this title, financial assistance".
1994 - Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 110(1), struck out
"guidelines, instructions," after "all rules, regulations,".
Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 103-218, Sec. 403(1), inserted ", or to
request approval of the purchase (after December 31, 1986) of
facilities," after "to purchase facilities" and inserted at end
"The Secretary shall suspend any proceedings pending against any
Head Start agency to claim costs incurred in purchasing such
facilities until the agency has been afforded an opportunity to
apply for approval of the purchase and the Secretary has determined
whether the purchase will be approved. The Secretary shall not be
required to repay claims previously satisfied by Head Start
agencies for costs incurred in the purchase of such facilities."
Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 110(2)(A), substituted
"section 9835(a)(3)(C)(v)" for "section 9835(a)(3)(A)(v)".
Subsec. (f)(2)(A). Pub. L. 103-218, Sec. 403(2)(A), inserted
before semicolon at end "or that was previously purchased".
Subsec. (f)(2)(C)(i). Pub. L. 103-218, Sec. 403(2)(B)(i),
inserted ", or the previous purchase has resulted," after "purchase
will result".
Subsec. (f)(2)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 103-218, Sec. 403(2)(B)(ii),
inserted ", or would have prevented," after "will prevent" and
struck out "and" after semicolon at end.
Subsec. (f)(2)(D), (E). Pub. L. 103-218, Sec. 403(2)(C), (D),
added subpar. (D) and redesignated former subpar. (D) as (E).
Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 110(2)(B), added par. (3).
Subsecs. (g), (h). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 110(3), added subsecs.
(g) and (h).
1992 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(j)(1), substituted
"Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, no" for
"No".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(j)(2), substituted
"subsections (a) and (f) of this section" for "subsection (a) of
this section".
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(j)(3), added subsec. (f).
1990 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 111, inserted "the
required" before "non-Federal contributions".
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 112, added subsec. (e).

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-252 effective May 18, 1994, but not
applicable to Head Start agencies and other recipients of financial
assistance under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until
Oct. 1, 1994, see section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as a note
under section 9832 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 102-401 effective Oct. 7, 1992, but not
applicable with respect to fiscal years beginning before Oct. 1,
1992, see section 4 of Pub. L. 102-401, set out as a note under
section 9835 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

STUDY OF BENEFITS FOR HEAD START EMPLOYEES
Section 120 of Pub. L. 103-252 provided that:
"(a) Study. - The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall
conduct a study regarding the benefits available to individuals
employed by Head Start agencies under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C.
9831 et seq.).
"(b) Report. -
"(1) Preparation. - The Secretary shall prepare a report,
containing the results of the study, that -
"(A) describes the benefits, including health care benefits,
family and medical leave, and retirement pension benefits,
available to such individuals;
"(B) includes recommendations for increasing the access of
the individuals to benefits, including access to a retirement
pension program; and
"(C) addresses the feasibility of participation by such
individuals in the Federal Employees' Retirement System under
chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code.
"(2) Submission. - The Secretary shall submit the report to the
appropriate committees of Congress."

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42 USC Sec. 9840 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9840. Participation in Head Start programs

-STATUTE-
(a) Criteria for eligibility
(1) The Secretary shall by regulation prescribe eligibility for
the participation of persons in Head Start programs assisted under
this subchapter. Except as provided in paragraph (2), such criteria
may provide -
(A) that children from low-income families shall be eligible
for participation in programs assisted under this subchapter if
their families' incomes are below the poverty line, or if their
families are eligible or, in the absence of child care, would
potentially be eligible for public assistance; and
(B) pursuant to such regulations as the Secretary shall
prescribe, that -
(i) programs assisted under this subchapter may include, to a
reasonable extent, participation of children in the area served
who would benefit from such programs but whose families do not
meet the low-income criteria prescribed pursuant to
subparagraph (A); and
(ii) a child who has been determined to meet the low-income
criteria and who is participating in a Head Start program in a
program year shall be considered to continue to meet the low-
income criteria through the end of the succeeding program
year.

In determining, for purposes of this paragraph, whether a child who
has applied for enrollment in a Head Start program meets the low-
income criteria, an entity may consider evidence of family income
during the 12 months preceding the month in which the application
is submitted, or during the calendar year preceding the calendar
year in which the application is submitted, whichever more
accurately reflects the needs of the family at the time of
application.
(2) Whenever a Head Start program is operated in a community with
a population of 1,000 or less individuals and -
(A) there is no other preschool program in the community;
(B) the community is located in a medically underserved area,
as designated by the Secretary pursuant to section 254c(b)(3)
(!1) of this title and is located in a health professional
shortage area, as designated by the Secretary pursuant to section
254e(a)(1) of this title;

(C) the community is in a location which, by reason of
remoteness, does not permit reasonable access to the types of
services described in clauses (A) and (B); and
(D) not less than 50 percent of the families to be served in
the community are eligible under the eligibility criteria
established by the Secretary under paragraph (1);

the Head Start program in each such locality shall establish the
criteria for eligibility, except that no child residing in such
community whose family is eligible under such eligibility criteria
shall, by virtue of such project's eligibility criteria, be denied
an opportunity to participate in such program. During the period
beginning on October 30, 1984, and ending on October 1, 1994, and
unless specifically authorized in any statute of the United States
enacted after October 30, 1984, the Secretary may not make any
change in the method, as in effect on April 25, 1984, of
calculating income used to prescribe eligibility for the
participation of persons in the Head Start programs assisted under
this subchapter if such change would result in any reduction in, or
exclusion from, participation of persons in any of such programs.
(b) Establishment of fee schedule or charging of fees; payment by
families willing and able to pay
The Secretary shall not prescribe any fee schedule or otherwise
provide for the charging of any fees for participation in Head
Start programs, unless such fees are authorized by legislation
hereafter enacted. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to
prevent the families of children who participate in Head Start
programs and who are willing and able to pay the full cost of such
participation from doing so. A Head Start agency that provides a
Head Start program with full-working-day services in collaboration
with other agencies or entities may collect a family copayment to
support extended day services if a copayment is required in
conjunction with the collaborative. The copayment charged to
families receiving services through the Head Start program shall
not exceed the copayment charged to families with similar incomes
and circumstances who are receiving the services through
participation in a program carried out by another agency or entity.
(c) Availability of more than one year of services; children
eligible
Each Head Start program operated in a community shall be
permitted to provide more than 1 year of Head Start services to
eligible children (age 3 to compulsory school attendance) in the
State. Each Head Start program operated in a community shall be
permitted to recruit and accept applications for enrollment of
children throughout the year.
(d) Indian tribes
(1) An Indian tribe that -
(A) operates a Head Start program;
(B) enrolls as participants in the program all children in the
community served by the tribe (including a community that is an
off-reservation area, designated by an appropriate tribal
government, in consultation with the Secretary) from families
that meet the low-income criteria prescribed under subsection
(a)(1)(A) of this section; and
(C) has the resources to enroll additional children in the
community who do not meet the low-income criteria;

may enroll such additional children in a Head Start program, in
accordance with this subsection, if the program predominantly
serves children who meet the low-income criteria.
(2) The Indian tribe shall enroll the children in the Head Start
program in accordance with such requirements as the Secretary may
specify by regulation promulgated after consultation with Indian
tribes.
(3) In providing services through a Head Start program to such
children, the Indian tribe may not use funds that the Secretary has
determined, in accordance with section 9835(g)(3) of this title,
are to be used for expanding Head Start programs under this
subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 645, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 504;
Pub. L. 98-558, title I, Sec. 105, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2879;
Pub. L. 99-425, title I, Sec. 104, Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 966;
Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Secs. 113, 114, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat.
1231; Pub. L. 101-597, title IV, Sec. 401(e), Nov. 16, 1990, 104
Stat. 3035; Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 111, May 18, 1994, 108
Stat. 637; Pub. L. 105-285, title I, Sec. 112, Oct. 27, 1998, 112
Stat. 2718.)

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REFERENCES IN TEXT
Section 254c of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(B), was
in the original a reference to section 330 of the Public Health
Service Act, act July 1, 1944, which was omitted in the general
amendment of subpart I (Sec. 254b et seq.) of part D of subchapter
II of chapter 6A of this title by Pub. L. 104-299, Sec. 2, Oct. 11,
1996, 110 Stat. 3626. Sections 2 and 3(a) of Pub. L. 104-299
enacted new sections 330 and 330A of act July 1, 1944, which are
classified, respectively, to sections 254b and 254c of this title.


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AMENDMENTS
1998 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 112(a), substituted
"criteria may provide - " for "criteria may provide", realigned
margins of subpars. (A) and (B), in subpar. (B) substituted "shall
prescribe, that - " for "shall prescribe, that", inserted "(i)"
before "programs assisted under this subchapter may", and
substituted "subparagraph (A); and", cl. (ii), and concluding
provisions for "clause (A)."
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 112(b), inserted at end "A
Head Start agency that provides a Head Start program with full-
working-day services in collaboration with other agencies or
entities may collect a family copayment to support extended day
services if a copayment is required in conjunction with the
collaborative. The copayment charged to families receiving services
through the Head Start program shall not exceed the copayment
charged to families with similar incomes and circumstances who are
receiving the services through participation in a program carried
out by another agency or entity."
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 112(c), inserted at end "Each
Head Start program operated in a community shall be permitted to
recruit and accept applications for enrollment of children
throughout the year."
Subsec. (d)(1)(B). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 112(d), substituted "a
community that is an off-reservation area, designated by an
appropriate tribal government, in consultation with the Secretary"
for "a community with a near-reservation designation, as defined by
the Bureau of Indian Affairs".
1994 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 111(1), substituted
"shall be permitted to provide more than 1 year of Head Start
services to eligible children (age 3 to compulsory school
attendance) in the State." for "may provide more than one year of
Head Start services to children from age 3 to the age of compulsory
school attendance in the State in which the Head Start program is
located. The Secretary may not issue or enforce any rule (as
defined in section 551(4) of title 5) or guideline that forbids any
Head Start agency to carry out a Head Start program in accordance
with the authority described in the preceding sentence."
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 111(2), added subsec. (d).
1990 - Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 113, substituted
"1994" for "1990" in closing provisions.
Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 101-597 substituted "health
professional shortage area" for "health manpower shortage area".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 114, inserted at end "The
Secretary may not issue or enforce any rule (as defined in section
551(4) of title 5) or guideline that forbids any Head Start agency
to carry out a Head Start program in accordance with the authority
described in the preceding sentence."
1986 - Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 99-425 substituted "1990" for
"1986" in closing provisions.
1984 - Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 98-558, Sec. 105(a), inserted at
end "During the period beginning on October 30, 1984, and ending on
October 1, 1986, and unless specifically authorized in any statute
of the United States enacted after October 30, 1984, the Secretary
may not make any change in the method, as in effect on April 25,
1984, of calculating income used to prescribe eligibility for the
participation of persons in the Head Start programs assisted under
this subchapter if such change would result in any reduction in, or
exclusion from, participation of persons in any of such programs."
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98-558, Sec. 105(b), added subsec. (c).

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-252 effective May 18, 1994, but not
applicable to Head Start agencies and other recipients of financial
assistance under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until
Oct. 1, 1994, see section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as a note
under section 9832 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 99-425 effective Oct. 1, 1986, see section
1001 of Pub. L. 99-425, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) See References in Text note below.


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42 USC Sec. 9840a 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9840a. Early Head Start programs for families with infants and
toddlers

-STATUTE-
(a) In general
The Secretary shall make grants, in accordance with the
provisions of this section for programs providing family-centered
services for low-income families with very young children designed
to promote the development of the children, and to enable their
parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-
sufficiency.
(b) Scope and design of programs
In carrying out a program described in subsection (a) of this
section, an entity receiving assistance under this section shall -
(1) provide, either directly or through referral, early,
continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and
family support services that will enhance the physical, social,
emotional, and intellectual development of participating
children;
(2) ensure that the level of services provided to families
responds to their needs and circumstances;
(3) promote positive parent-child interactions;
(4) provide services to parents to support their role as
parents and to help the families move toward self-sufficiency
(including educational and employment services as appropriate);
(5) coordinate services with services provided by programs in
the State and programs in the community (including programs for
infants and toddlers with disabilities) to ensure a comprehensive
array of services (such as health and mental health services);
(6) ensure formal linkages with local Head Start programs in
order to provide for continuity of services for children and
families;
(7) in the case of a Head Start agency that operates a program
and that also provides Head Start services through the age of
mandatory school attendance, ensure that children and families
participating in the program receive such services through such
age;
(8) ensure formal linkages with the agencies and entities
described in section 644(b) of the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1444(b)) and providers of early
intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities
under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C.
1400 et seq.); and
(9) meet such other requirements concerning design and
operation of the program described in subsection (a) of this
section as the Secretary may establish.
(c) Persons eligible to participate
Persons who may participate in programs described in subsection
(a) of this section include -
(1) pregnant women; and
(2) families with children under age 3;

who meet the income criteria specified for families in section
9840(a)(1) of this title.
(d) Eligible service providers
To be eligible to receive assistance under this section, an
entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time,
in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary
may require. Entities that may apply to carry out activities under
this section include -
(1) entities operating Head Start programs under this
subchapter; and
(2) other public entities, and nonprofit or for-profit private
entities, capable of providing child and family services that
meet the standards for participation in programs under this
subchapter and meet such other appropriate requirements relating
to the activities under this section as the Secretary may
establish.
(e) Selection of grant recipients
From the portion specified in section 9835(a)(6) of this title,
the Secretary shall award grants under this subsection on a
competitive basis to applicants meeting the criteria specified in
subsection (d) of this section (giving priority to entities with a
record of providing early, continuous, and comprehensive childhood
development and family services).
(f) Distribution
In awarding grants to eligible applicants under this section, the
Secretary shall -
(1) ensure an equitable national geographic distribution of the
grants; and
(2) award grants to applicants proposing to serve communities
in rural areas and to applicants proposing to serve communities
in urban areas.
(g) Monitoring, training, technical assistance, and evaluation
(1) Requirement
In order to ensure the successful operation of programs
assisted under this section, the Secretary shall use funds from
the portion specified in section 9835(a)(6) of this title to
monitor the operation of such programs, evaluate their
effectiveness, and provide training and technical assistance
tailored to the particular needs of such programs.
(2) Training and technical assistance account
(A) In general
Of the amount made available to carry out this section for
any fiscal year, not less than 5 percent and not more than 10
percent shall be reserved to fund a training and technical
assistance account.
(B) Activities
Funds in the account may be used by the Secretary for
purposes including -
(i) making grants to, and entering into contracts with,
organizations with specialized expertise relating to infants,
toddlers, and families and the capacity needed to provide
direction and support to a national training and technical
assistance system, in order to provide such direction and
support;
(ii) providing ongoing training and technical assistance
for regional and program staff charged with monitoring and
overseeing the administration of the program carried out
under this section;
(iii) providing ongoing training and technical assistance
for existing recipients (as of the date of such training or
assistance) of grants under subsection (a) of this section
and support and program planning and implementation
assistance for new recipients of such grants; and
(iv) providing professional development and personnel
enhancement activities, including the provision of funds to
recipients of grants under subsection (a) of this section for
the recruitment and retention of qualified staff with an
appropriate level of education and experience.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 645A, as added Pub. L. 103-252,
title I, Sec. 112(a), May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 638; amended Pub. L.
105-285, title I, Sec. 113, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2719.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in
subsec. (b)(8), is title VI of Pub. L. 91-230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84
Stat. 175, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 33
(Sec. 1400 et seq.) of Title 20, Education. For complete
classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of Title
20 and Tables.


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AMENDMENTS
1998 - Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 113(1), inserted "Early Head Start"
in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 113(2), substituted
"provisions of this section for" for "provisions of this section
for - ", struck out par. (1) designation before "programs
providing", substituted "self-sufficiency." for "self-sufficiency;
and", and struck out par. (2) which read as follows: "provision of
training and technical assistance to entities carrying out
programs, and evaluation of programs, that were supported under the
Comprehensive Child Development Act (42 U.S.C. 9881 et seq.), as in
effect on the day before May 18, 1994."
Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 113(3)(A), inserted
"(including programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities)"
after "community".
Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 113(3)(B), struck out "and"
at end.
Subsec. (b)(8), (9). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 113(3)(C), (D), added
par. (8) and redesignated former par. (8) as (9).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 113(4)(A), substituted
"subsection (a) of this section" for "subsection (a)(1) of this
section" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 113(4)(B), substituted "3;"
for "3 (or under age 5, in the case of children served by an entity
specified in subsection (e)(3) of this section);".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 113(5), inserted "and" at end
of par. (1), redesignated par. (3) as (2), inserted "or for-profit"
after "nonprofit", and struck out former par. (2) which read as
follows: "entities that, on the day before the date of enactment of
this section, were operating -
"(A) Parent-Child Centers receiving financial assistance under
section 9835(a)(4) of this title, as in effect on such date; or
"(B) programs receiving financial assistance under the
Comprehensive Child Development Act, as in effect on such date;
and".
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 113(8), struck out "other"
before "grant recipients" in heading and substituted "From the
portion specified in section 9835(a)(6) of this title," for "From
the balance remaining of the portion specified in section
9835(a)(6) of this title, after making grants to the eligible
entities specified in subsection (e) of this section," in text.
Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 113(6), (7), redesignated subsec. (f) as
(e) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (e) which
related to time-limited priority for certain entities.
Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 113(7), (10), added
subsec. (g) and redesignated former subsec. (g) as (f). Former
subsec. (f) redesignated (e).
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 113(9), struck out heading and
text of subsec. (h) which related to Secretarial responsibilities.

EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective May 18, 1994, but not applicable to Head Start
agencies and other recipients of financial assistance under the
Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until Oct. 1, 1994, see
section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as an Effective Date of
1994 Amendment note under section 9832 of this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9841 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9841. Appeals, notice, hearing, and mediation; alternative
agency for Indian tribe

-STATUTE-
(a) Notice requirements; suspension or termination of assistance
stayed pending hearing; mediation
The Secretary shall prescribe procedures to assure that -
(1) special notice of and an opportunity for a timely and
expeditious appeal to the Secretary will be provided for an
agency or organization which desires to serve as a delegate
agency under this subchapter and whose application to the Head
Start agency has been wholly or substantially rejected or has not
been acted upon within a period of time deemed reasonable by the
Secretary, in accordance with regulations which the Secretary
shall prescribe;
(2) financial assistance under this subchapter shall not be
suspended, except in emergency situations, unless the recipient
agency has been given reasonable notice and opportunity to show
cause why such action should not be taken;
(3) financial assistance under this subchapter shall not be
terminated or reduced, an application for refunding shall not be
denied, and a suspension of financial assistance shall not be
continued for longer than 30 days, unless the recipient has been
afforded reasonable notice and opportunity for a full and fair
hearing; and
(4) the Secretary shall develop and publish procedures
(including mediation procedures) to be used in order to -
(A) resolve in a timely manner conflicts potentially leading
to adverse action between -
(i) recipients of financial assistance under this
subchapter; and
(ii) delegate agencies or Head Start Parent Policy
Councils; and

(B) avoid the need for an administrative hearing on an
adverse action.
(b) Notification of conflict by Head Start agency to regional
office
In prescribing procedures for the mediation described in
subsection (a)(4) of this section, the Secretary shall specify -
(1) the date by which a Head Start agency engaged in a conflict
described in subsection (a)(4) of this section will notify the
appropriate regional office of the Department of the conflict;
and
(2) a reasonable period for the mediation.
(c) Timeline for administrative hearing
The Secretary shall also specify -
(1) a timeline for an administrative hearing, if necessary, on
an adverse action; and
(2) a timeline by which the person conducting the
administrative hearing shall issue a decision based on the
hearing.
(d) Termination of designation not stayed upon appeal
In any case in which a termination, reduction, or suspension of
financial assistance under this subchapter is upheld in an
administrative hearing under this section, such termination,
reduction, or suspension shall not be stayed pending any judicial
appeal of such administrative decision.
(e) Establishment of alternative agency by Indian tribe
(1) The Secretary shall by regulation specify a process by which
an Indian tribe may identify and establish an alternative agency,
and request that the alternative agency be designated under section
9836 of this title as the Head Start agency providing services to
the tribe, if -
(A) the Secretary terminates financial assistance under this
section to the only agency that was receiving financial
assistance to provide Head Start services to the Indian tribe;
and
(B) the tribe would otherwise be precluded from providing such
services to the members of the tribe.

(2) The regulation required by this subsection shall prohibit
such designation of an alternative agency that includes an employee
who -
(A) served on the administrative staff or program staff of the
agency described in paragraph (1)(A); and
(B) was responsible for a deficiency that -
(i) relates to the performance standards or financial
management standards described in section 9836a(a)(1) of this
title; and
(ii) was the basis for the termination of financial
assistance described in paragraph (1)(A);

as determined by the Secretary after providing the notice and
opportunity described in subsection (a)(3) of this section.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 646, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 504;
Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 115, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1232;
Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 113, May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 641.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1994 - Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 113(a), added par.
(4).
Subsecs. (b) to (e). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 113(b), added subsecs.
(b) to (e) and struck out former subsec. (b) which read as follows:
"The Secretary may not prescribe any procedure that would modify
the operation of section 1303.21 or 1303.33, or any of subdivisions
(a) through (f) of section 1303.35, of title 45 of the Code of
Federal Regulations as in effect on April 1, 1990."
1990 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 115(1), (2), designated
existing provisions as subsec. (a) and inserted "or reduced" after
"terminated" in par. (3).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 115(3), added subsec. (b).

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-252 effective May 18, 1994, but not
applicable to Head Start agencies and other recipients of financial
assistance under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until
Oct. 1, 1994, see section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as a note
under section 9832 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 115(1), (2) of Pub. L. 101-501 effective
Oct. 1, 1990, and amendment by section 115(3) of Pub. L. 101-501
effective Apr. 1, 1990, see section 1001(a), (b)(2) of Pub. L. 101-
501, set out as a note under section 8621 of this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9842 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9842. Records and audits

-STATUTE-
(a) Each recipient of financial assistance under this subchapter
shall keep such records as the Secretary shall prescribe, including
records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by such
recipient of the proceeds of such financial assistance, the total
cost of the project or undertaking in connection with which such
financial assistance is given or used, the amount of that portion
of the cost of the project or undertaking supplied by other
sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective
audit.
(b) The Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United
States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have
access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books,
documents, papers, and records of the recipients that are pertinent
to the financial assistance received under this subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 647, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 505.)

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42 USC Sec. 9843 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9843. Technical assistance and training

-STATUTE-
(a) Technical assistance and personnel training
The Secretary shall provide, directly or through grants or other
arrangements (1) technical assistance to communities in developing,
conducting, and administering programs under this subchapter; and
(2) training for specialized or other personnel needed in
connection with Head Start programs, in accordance with the
process, and the provisions for allocating resources, set forth in
subsections (b) and (c) of this section.
(b) Consideration of local needs
The process for determining the technical assistance and training
activities to be carried out under this section shall -
(1) ensure that the needs of local Head Start agencies and
programs relating to improving program quality and to program
expansion are addressed to the maximum extent feasible;
(2) incorporate mechanisms to ensure responsiveness to local
needs, including an ongoing procedure for obtaining input from
the individuals and agencies carrying out Head Start programs;
and
(3) ensure the provision of technical assistance to assist Head
Start agencies, entities carrying out other child care and early
childhood programs, communities, and States in collaborative
efforts to provide quality full-working-day, full calendar year
services, including technical assistance related to identifying
and assisting in resolving barriers to collaboration.
(c) Prioritization of resource allocation
In allocating resources for technical assistance and training
under this section, the Secretary shall -
(1) give priority consideration to -
(A) activities to correct program and management deficiencies
identified through reviews carried out pursuant to section
9836a(c) of this title (including the provision of assistance
to local programs in the development of quality improvement
plans under section 9836a(d)(2) of this title); and
(B) assisting Head Start agencies in -
(i) ensuring the school readiness of children; and
(ii) meeting the educational performance measures described
in section 9836a(b)(4) of this title;

(2) supplement amounts provided under section 9835(a)(3)(C)(ii)
of this title in order to address the training and career
development needs of classroom staff (including instruction for
providing services to children with disabilities) and
nonclassroom staff, including home visitors and other staff
working directly with families, including training relating to
increasing parent involvement and services designed to increase
family literacy and improve parenting skills;
(3) assist Head Start agencies in the development of
collaborative initiatives with States and other entities within
the States, to foster effective early childhood professional
development systems;
(4) provide technical assistance and training, either directly
or through a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement with an
entity that has experience in the development and operation of
successful family literacy services programs, for the purpose of -

(A) assisting Head Start agencies providing family literacy
services, in order to improve the quality of such family
literacy services; and
(B) enabling those Head Start agencies that demonstrate
effective provision of family literacy services, based on
improved outcomes for children and their parents, to provide
technical assistance and training to other Head Start agencies
and to service providers that work in collaboration with such
agencies to provide family literacy services;

(5) assist Head Start agencies and programs in conducting and
participating in communitywide strategic planning and needs
assessment;
(6) assist Head Start agencies and programs in developing and
implementing full-working-day and full-calendar-year programs
where community need is clearly identified and making the
transition to such programs, with particular attention to
involving parents and programming for children throughout the
day, and assist the agencies and programs in expediting the
sharing of information about innovative models for providing full-
working-day, full calendar year services for children;
(7) assist Head Start agencies in better serving the needs of
families with very young children;
(8) assist Head Start agencies and programs in the development
of sound management practices, including financial management
procedures;
(9) assist in efforts to secure and maintain adequate
facilities for Head Start programs;
(10) assist Head Start agencies in developing innovative
program models, including mobile and home-based programs; and
(11) provide support for Head Start agencies (including policy
councils and policy committees, as defined in regulation) that
meet the standards described in section 9836a(a) of this title
but that have, as documented by the Secretary through reviews
conducted pursuant to section 9836a(c) of this title, significant
programmatic, quality, and fiscal issues to address.
(d) Training in performing and visual arts and electronic media
The Secretary may provide, either directly or through grants to
public or private nonprofit entities, training for Head Start
personnel in the use of the performing and visual arts and
interactive programs using electronic media to enhance the learning
experience of Head Start children. Special consideration shall be
given to entities that have demonstrated effectiveness in
educational programming for preschool children that includes
components for parental involvement, care provider training, and
developmentally appropriate related activities.
(e) Child development and assessment program
The Secretary shall provide, either directly or through grants or
other arrangements, funds from programs authorized under this
subchapter to support an organization to administer a centralized
child development and national assessment program leading to
recognized credentials for personnel working in early childhood
development and child care programs, training for personnel
providing services to non-English language background children
(including services to promote the acquisition of the English
language), training for personnel in helping children cope with
community violence, and resource access projects for personnel
working with disabled children.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 648, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 505;
Pub. L. 98-558, title I, Sec. 106, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2879;
Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 116(a), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat.
1232; Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 7(b), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5035;
Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 114, May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 642;
Pub. L. 105-285, title I, Sec. 114, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2721.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1998 - Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(a)(1), added
par. (3).
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(a)(2)(A), amended par.
(1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: "give
priority consideration to activities to correct program and
management deficiencies identified through reviews pursuant to
section 9836a(c) of this title (including the provision of
assistance to local programs in the development of quality
improvement plans under section 9836a(d)(2) of this title);".
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(a)(2)(B), inserted
"supplement amounts provided under section 9835(a)(3)(C)(ii) of
this title in order to" after "(2)".
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(a)(2)(G), added par.
(3). Former par. (3) redesignated (5).
Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(a)(2)(G), added par.
(4). Former par. (4) redesignated (6).
Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(a)(2)(C), inserted "and implementing"
after "developing" and substituted "the day, and assist the
agencies and programs in expediting the sharing of information
about innovative models for providing full-working-day, full
calendar year services for children" for "a longer day" before
semicolon.
Subsec. (c)(5), (6). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(a)(2)(F),
redesignated pars. (3) and (4) as (5) and (6), respectively. Former
pars. (5) and (6) redesignated (7) and (8), respectively.
Subsec. (c)(7). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(a)(2)(F), redesignated
par. (5) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (9).
Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(a)(2)(D), struck out "and" at end.
Subsec. (c)(8). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(a)(2)(F), redesignated
par. (6) as (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (10).
Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(a)(2)(E), substituted "; and" for
period at end.
Subsec. (c)(9), (10). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(a)(2)(F),
redesignated pars. (7) and (8) as (9) and (10), respectively.
Subsec. (c)(11). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(a)(2)(H), added par.
(11).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 114(b), inserted "(including
services to promote the acquisition of the English language)" after
"non-English language background children".
1994 - Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 114(1), substituted "Technical
assistance and training" for "Technical assistance, training, and
staff qualifications" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 114(3)(A), redesignated as
subsec. (e) the last sentence which read as follows: "The Secretary
shall provide, either directly or through grants or other
arrangements, funds from programs authorized under this subchapter
to support an organization to administer a centralized child
development and national assessment program leading to recognized
credentials for personnel working in early childhood development
and child care programs, training for personnel providing services
to non-English language background children, training for personnel
in helping children cope with community violence, and resource
access projects for personnel working with disabled children."
Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 114(2), substituted "(2) training for
specialized or other personnel needed in connection with Head Start
programs, in accordance with the process, and the provisions for
allocating resources, set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of this
section. The Secretary shall provide, either directly or through
grants or other arrangements," for "(2) training for specialized or
other personnel needed in connection with Head Start programs,
including".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 114(4), (5), added subsec. (b)
and struck out former subsec. (b) which related to teacher
qualifications and waiver of same.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 114(4), (5), added subsec. (c)
and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to Secretary
developing systematic approach to training Head Start personnel and
reporting on such approach to Congress.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 114(6), inserted at end
"Special consideration shall be given to entities that have
demonstrated effectiveness in educational programming for preschool
children that includes components for parental involvement, care
provider training, and developmentally appropriate related
activities."
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 114(3), redesignated last
sentence of subsec. (a) as (e).
1992 - Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 7(b)(1), substituted
"funds from programs authorized under this subchapter to support an
organization to administer a centralized child development and
national assessment program leading to recognized credentials for
personnel working in early childhood development and child care
programs, training for personnel providing services to non-English
language background children, training for personnel in helping
children cope with community violence, and resource access projects
for personnel working with disabled" for "a centralized child
development training and national assessment program which may be
administered at the State or local level leading to recognized
credentials for such personnel, training for personnel providing
services to non-English language background children, and resource
access projects for personnel of handicapped".
Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 7(b)(2), added subsecs.
(c) and (d).
1990 - Pub. L. 101-501 substituted "Technical assistance,
training, and staff qualifications" for "Technical assistance and
training" in section catchline, designated existing provisions as
subsec. (a), inserted "training for personnel providing services to
non-English language background children," after "such personnel,"
in cl. (2), and added subsec. (b).
1984 - Pub. L. 98-558 substituted "shall" for "may" and inserted
provision including a centralized child development training and
national assessment program.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-252 effective May 18, 1994, but not
applicable to Head Start agencies and other recipients of financial
assistance under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until
Oct. 1, 1994, see section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as a note
under section 9832 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

HEAD START TRAINING IMPROVEMENT
Section 7(a) of Pub. L. 102-586 provided that: "It is the purpose
of this section -
"(1) to promote continued access for Head Start and other early
childhood staff to the Child Development Associate credential;
"(2) to increase the ability of Head Start staff to address the
problems facing Head Start families;
"(3) to create a systematic approach to training, thereby
improving the quality of Head Start instruction and using
training funds more efficiently and effectively; and
"(4) to allow the use of training funds for creative approaches
to learning for children."

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42 USC Sec. 9843a 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9843a. Staff qualifications and development

-STATUTE-
(a) Classroom teachers
(1) Professional requirements
The Secretary shall ensure that each Head Start classroom in a
center-based program is assigned one teacher who has demonstrated
competency to perform functions that include -
(A) planning and implementing learning experiences that
advance the intellectual and physical development of children,
including improving the readiness of children for school by
developing their literacy and phonemic, print, and numeracy
awareness, their understanding and use of language, their
understanding and use of increasingly complex and varied
vocabulary, their appreciation of books, and their problem
solving abilities;
(B) establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning
environment;
(C) supporting the social and emotional development of
children; and
(D) encouraging the involvement of the families of the
children in a Head Start program and supporting the development
of relationships between children and their families.
(2) Degree requirements
(A) In general
The Secretary shall ensure that not later than September 30,
2003, at least 50 percent of all Head Start teachers nationwide
in center-based programs have -
(i) an associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in
early childhood education; or
(ii) an associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in a
field related to early childhood education, with experience
in teaching preschool children.
(B) Progress
The Secretary shall require Head Start agencies to
demonstrate continuing progress each year to reach the result
described in subparagraph (A).
(3) Alternative credentialing requirements
The Secretary shall ensure that, for center-based programs,
each Head Start classroom that does not have a teacher that meets
the requirements of clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (2)(A) is
assigned one teacher who has -
(A) a child development associate credential that is
appropriate to the age of the children being served in center-
based programs;
(B) a State-awarded certificate for preschool teachers that
meets or exceeds the requirements for a child development
associate credential; or
(C) a degree in a field related to early childhood education
with experience in teaching preschool children and a State-
awarded certificate to teach in a preschool program.
(4) Waiver
(A) In general
On request, the Secretary shall grant a 180-day waiver of the
requirements of paragraph (3), for a Head Start agency that can
demonstrate that the agency has unsuccessfully attempted to
recruit an individual who has a credential, certificate, or
degree described in paragraph (3), with respect to an
individual who -
(i) is enrolled in a program that grants any such
credential, certificate, or degree; and
(ii) will receive such credential, certificate, or degree
under the terms of such program not later than 180 days after
beginning employment as a teacher with such agency.
(B) Limitation
The Secretary may not grant more than one such waiver with
respect to such individual.
(b) Mentor teachers
(1) "Mentor teacher" defined; function
For purposes of this subsection, the term "mentor teacher"
means an individual responsible for observing and assessing the
classroom activities of a Head Start program and providing on-the-
job guidance and training to the Head Start program staff and
volunteers, in order to improve the qualifications and training
of classroom staff, to maintain high quality education services,
and to promote career development, in Head Start programs.
(2) Requirement
In order to assist Head Start agencies in establishing
positions for mentor teachers, the Secretary shall -
(A) provide technical assistance and training to enable Head
Start agencies to establish such positions;
(B) give priority consideration, in providing assistance
pursuant to subparagraph (A), to Head Start programs that have
substantial numbers of new classroom staff or that are
experiencing difficulty in meeting applicable education
standards;
(C) encourage Head Start programs to give priority
consideration for such positions to Head Start teachers at the
appropriate level of career advancement in such programs; and
(D) promote the development of model curricula, designed to
ensure the attainment of appropriate competencies of mentor
teachers in Head Start programs.
(c) Family service workers
In order to improve the quality and effectiveness of staff
providing in-home and other services (including needs assessment,
development of service plans, family advocacy, and coordination of
service delivery) to families of children participating in Head
Start programs, the Secretary, in coordination with concerned
public and private agencies and organizations examining the issues
of standards and training for family service workers, shall -
(1) review and, as necessary, revise or develop new
qualification standards for Head Start staff providing such
services;
(2) promote the development of model curricula (on subjects
including parenting training and family literacy) designed to
ensure the attainment of appropriate competencies by individuals
working or planning to work in the field of early childhood and
family services; and
(3) promote the establishment of a credential that indicates
attainment of the competencies and that is accepted nationwide.
(d) Head Start Fellowships
(1) Authority
The Secretary may establish a program of fellowships, to be
known as "Head Start Fellowships", in accordance with this
subsection. The Secretary may award the fellowships to
individuals, to be known as "Head Start Fellows", who are staff
in local Head Start programs or other individuals working in the
field of child development and family services.
(2) Purpose
The fellowship program established under this subsection shall
be designed to enhance the ability of Head Start Fellows to make
significant contributions to programs authorized under this
subchapter, by providing opportunities to expand their knowledge
and experience through exposure to activities, issues, resources,
and new approaches, in the field of child development and family
services.
(3) Assignments of Fellows
(A) Placement sites
Fellowship positions under the fellowship program may be
located (subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C)) -
(i) in agencies of the Department of Health and Human
Services administering programs authorized under this
subchapter (in national or regional offices of such
agencies);
(ii) in local Head Start agencies and programs;
(iii) in institutions of higher education;
(iv) in public or private entities and organizations
concerned with services to children and families; and
(v) in other appropriate settings.
(B) Limitation for Fellows other than Head Start employees
A Head Start Fellow who is not an employee of a local Head
Start agency or program may be placed only in a fellowship
position located in an agency or program specified in clause
(i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A).
(C) No placement in lobbying organizations
Head Start Fellowship positions may not be located in any
agency whose primary purpose, or one of whose major purposes,
is to influence Federal, State, or local legislation.
(4) Selection of Fellows
Head Start Fellowships shall be awarded on a competitive basis
to individuals (other than Federal employees) selected from among
applicants who are working, on the date of application, in local
Head Start programs or otherwise working in the field of child
development and children and family services.
(5) Duration
Head Start Fellowships shall be for terms of 1 year, and may be
renewed for a term of 1 additional year.
(6) Authorized expenditures
From amounts appropriated under this subchapter and allotted
under section 9835(a)(2)(D) of this title, the Secretary is
authorized to make expenditures of not to exceed $1,000,000 for
any fiscal year, for stipends and other reasonable expenses of
the fellowship program.
(7) Status of Fellows
Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, Head Start
Fellows shall not be considered to be employees or otherwise in
the service or employment of the Federal Government. Head Start
Fellows shall be considered to be employees for purposes of
compensation for injuries under chapter 81 of title 5. Head Start
Fellows assigned to positions located in agencies specified in
paragraph (3)(A)(i) shall be considered employees in the
executive branch of the Federal Government for the purposes of
chapter 11 of title 18 and for purposes of any administrative
standards of conduct applicable to the employees of the agency to
which they are assigned.
(8) Regulations
The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this
subsection.
(e) Model staffing plans
Not later than 1 year after May 18, 1994, the Secretary, in
consultation with appropriate public agencies, private agencies,
and organizations and with individuals with expertise in the field
of children and family services, shall develop model staffing plans
to provide guidance to local Head Start agencies and programs on
the numbers, types, responsibilities, and qualifications of staff
required to operate a Head Start program.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 648A, as added Pub. L. 103-252,
title I, Sec. 115, May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 643; amended Pub. L. 105-
285, title I, Sec. 115, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2722.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1998 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 115(1), amended heading
and text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a)
required Secretary to ensure that not later than Sept. 30, 1996,
each Head Start classroom in a center-based program was assigned a
teacher with certain specified credentials and gave Secretary
limited authority to waive that requirement.
Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 115(2), substituted
"staff or that are" for "staff, that are" and struck out ", or that
lack staff of a similar cultural background to that of the
participating children and their families" before semicolon.

EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective May 18, 1994, but not applicable to Head Start
agencies and other recipients of financial assistance under the
Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until Oct. 1, 1994, see
section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as an Effective Date of
1994 Amendment note under section 9832 of this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9844 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9844. Research, demonstrations, and evaluation

-STATUTE-
(a) In general
(1) Requirement; general purposes
The Secretary shall carry out a continuing program of research,
demonstration, and evaluation activities, in order to -
(A) foster continuous improvement in the quality of the Head
Start programs under this subchapter and in their effectiveness
in enabling participating children and their families to
succeed in school and otherwise; and
(B) use the Head Start programs to develop, test, and
disseminate new ideas and approaches for addressing the needs
of low-income preschool children (including children with
disabilities) and their families and communities (including
demonstrations of innovative noncenter-based program models
such as home-based and mobile programs), and otherwise to
further the purposes of this subchapter.
(2) Plan
The Secretary shall develop, and periodically update, a plan
governing the research, demonstration, and evaluation activities
under this section.
(b) Conduct of research, demonstration, and evaluation activities
The Secretary, in order to conduct research, demonstration, and
evaluation activities under this section -
(1) may carry out such activities directly, or through grants
to, or contracts or cooperative agreements with, public or
private entities;
(2) shall, to the extent appropriate, undertake such activities
in collaboration with other Federal agencies, and with non-
Federal agencies, conducting similar activities;
(3) shall ensure that evaluation of activities in a specific
program or project is conducted by persons not directly involved
in the operation of such program or project;
(4) may require Head Start agencies to provide for independent
evaluations;
(5) may approve, in appropriate cases, community-based
cooperative research and evaluation efforts to enable Head Start
programs to collaborate with qualified researchers not directly
involved in program administration or operation; and
(6) may collaborate with organizations with expertise in
inclusive educational strategies for preschoolers with
disabilities.
(c) Consultation and collaboration
In carrying out activities under this section, the Secretary
shall -
(1) consult with -
(A) individuals from relevant academic disciplines;
(B) individuals who are involved in the operation of Head
Start programs and individuals who are involved in the
operation of other child and family service programs; and
(C) individuals from other Federal agencies, and individuals
from organizations, involved with children and families,
ensuring that the individuals described in this subparagraph
reflect the multicultural nature of the children and families
served by the Head Start programs and the multidisciplinary
nature of the Head Start programs;

(2) whenever feasible and appropriate, obtain the views of
persons participating in and served by programs and projects
assisted under this subchapter with respect to activities under
this section; and
(3) establish, to the extent appropriate, working relationships
with the faculties of institutions of higher education, as
defined in section 1001 of title 20, located in the area in which
any evaluation under this section is being conducted, unless
there is no such institution of higher education willing and able
to participate in such evaluation.
(d) Specific objectives
The research, demonstration, and evaluation activities under this
subchapter shall include components designed to -
(1) permit ongoing assessment of the quality and effectiveness
of the programs under this subchapter;
(2) establish evaluation methods that measure the effectiveness
and impact of family literacy services program models, including
models for the integration of family literacy services with Head
Start services;
(3) contribute to developing knowledge concerning factors
associated with the quality and effectiveness of Head Start
programs and in identifying ways in which services provided under
this subchapter may be improved;
(4) assist in developing knowledge concerning the factors that
promote or inhibit healthy development and effective functioning
of children and their families both during and following
participation in a Head Start program;
(5) permit comparisons of children and families participating
in Head Start programs with children and families receiving other
child care, early childhood education, or child development
services and with other appropriate control groups;
(6) contribute to understanding the characteristics and needs
of population groups eligible for services provided under this
subchapter and the impact of such services on the individuals
served and the communities in which such services are provided;
(7) provide for disseminating and promoting the use of the
findings from such research, demonstration, and evaluation
activities;
(8) promote exploration of areas in which knowledge is
insufficient, and that will otherwise contribute to fulfilling
the purposes of this subchapter;
(9) study the experiences of small, medium, and large States
with Head Start programs in order to permit comparisons of
children participating in the programs with eligible children who
did not participate in the programs, which study -
(A) may include the use of a data set that existed prior to
the initiation of the study; and
(B) shall compare the educational achievement, social
adaptation, and health status of the participating children and
the eligible nonparticipating children; and

(10) provide for -
(A) using the Survey of Income and Program Participation to
conduct an analysis of the different income levels of Head
Start participants compared to comparable persons who did not
attend Head Start programs;
(B) using the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, which
began gathering data in 1988 on children who attended Head
Start programs, to examine the wide range of outcomes measured
within the Survey, including outcomes related to cognitive,
socio-emotional, behavioral, and academic development;
(C) using the Survey of Program Dynamics, the new
longitudinal survey required by section 614 of this title, to
begin annual reporting, through the duration of the Survey, on
Head Start program attendees' academic readiness performance
and improvements;
(D) ensuring that the Survey of Program Dynamics is linked
with the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth at least once by
the use of a common performance test, to be determined by the
expert panel, for the greater national usefulness of the
National Longitudinal Survey of Youth database; and
(E) disseminating the results of the analysis, examination,
reporting, and linkage described in subparagraphs (A) through
(D) to persons conducting other studies under this subchapter.

The Secretary shall ensure that an appropriate entity carries out a
study described in paragraph (9), and prepares and submits to the
appropriate committees of Congress a report containing the results
of the study, not later than September 30, 2002.
(e) Longitudinal studies
In developing priorities for research, demonstration, and
evaluation activities under this section, the Secretary shall give
special consideration to longitudinal studies that -
(1) examine the developmental progress of children and their
families both during and following participation in a Head Start
program, including the examination of factors that contribute to
or detract from such progress;
(2) examine factors related to improving the quality of the
Head Start programs and the preparation the programs provide for
children and their families to function effectively in schools
and other settings in the years following participation in such a
program; and
(3) as appropriate, permit comparison of children and families
participating in Head Start programs with children and families
receiving other child care, early childhood education, or child
development services, and with other appropriate control groups.
(f) Ownership of results
The Secretary shall take necessary steps to ensure that all
studies, reports, proposals, and data produced or developed with
Federal funds under this subchapter shall become the property of
the United States.
(g) National Head Start impact research
(1) Expert panel
(A) In general
The Secretary shall appoint an independent panel consisting
of experts in program evaluation and research, education, and
early childhood programs -
(i) to review, and make recommendations on, the design and
plan for the research (whether conducted as a single
assessment or as a series of assessments) described in
paragraph (2), within 1 year after October 27, 1998;
(ii) to maintain and advise the Secretary regarding the
progress of the research; and
(iii) to comment, if the panel so desires, on the interim
and final research reports submitted under paragraph (7).
(B) Travel expenses
The members of the panel shall not receive compensation for
the performance of services for the panel, but shall be allowed
travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at
rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I
of chapter 57 of title 5, while away from their homes or
regular places of business in the performance of services for
the panel. Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, the
Secretary may accept the voluntary and uncompensated services
of members of the panel.
(2) General authority
After reviewing the recommendations of the expert panel, the
Secretary shall make a grant to, or enter into a contract or
cooperative agreement with, an organization to conduct
independent research that provides a national analysis of the
impact of Head Start programs. The Secretary shall ensure that
the organization shall have expertise in program evaluation, and
research, education, and early childhood programs.
(3) Designs and techniques
The Secretary shall ensure that the research uses rigorous
methodological designs and techniques (based on the
recommendations of the expert panel), including longitudinal
designs, control groups, nationally recognized standardized
measures, and random selection and assignment, as appropriate.
The Secretary may provide that the research shall be conducted as
a single comprehensive assessment or as a group of coordinated
assessments designed to provide, when taken together, a national
analysis of the impact of Head Start programs.
(4) Programs
The Secretary shall ensure that the research focuses primarily
on Head Start programs that operate in the 50 States, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia and that
do not specifically target special populations.
(5) Analysis
The Secretary shall ensure that the organization conducting the
research -
(A)(i) determines if, overall, the Head Start programs have
impacts consistent with their primary goal of increasing the
social competence of children, by increasing the everyday
effectiveness of the children in dealing with their present
environments and future responsibilities, and increasing their
school readiness;
(ii) considers whether the Head Start programs -
(I) enhance the growth and development of children in
cognitive, emotional, and physical health areas;
(II) strengthen families as the primary nurturers of their
children; and
(III) ensure that children attain school readiness; and

(iii) examines -
(I) the impact of the Head Start programs on increasing
access of children to such services as educational, health,
and nutritional services, and linking children and families
to needed community services; and
(II) how receipt of services described in subclause (I)
enriches the lives of children and families participating in
Head Start programs;

(B) examines the impact of Head Start programs on
participants on the date the participants leave Head Start
programs, at the end of kindergarten and at the end of first
grade (whether in public or private school), by examining a
variety of factors, including educational achievement,
referrals for special education or remedial course work, and
absenteeism;
(C) makes use of random selection from the population of all
Head Start programs described in paragraph (4) in selecting
programs for inclusion in the research; and
(D) includes comparisons of individuals who participate in
Head Start programs with control groups (including comparison
groups) composed of -
(i) individuals who participate in other early childhood
programs (such as public or private preschool programs and
day care); and
(ii) individuals who do not participate in any other early
childhood program.
(6) Consideration of sources of variation
In designing the research, the Secretary shall, to the extent
practicable, consider addressing possible sources of variation in
impact of Head Start programs, including variations in impact
related to such factors as -
(A) Head Start program operations;
(B) Head Start program quality;
(C) the length of time a child attends a Head Start program;
(D) the age of the child on entering the Head Start program;
(E) the type of organization (such as a local educational
agency or a community action agency) providing services for the
Head Start program;
(F) the number of hours and days of program operation of the
Head Start program (such as whether the program is a full-
working-day, full calendar year program, a part-day program,
or a part-year program); and
(G) other characteristics and features of the Head Start
program (such as geographic location, location in an urban or a
rural service area, or participant characteristics), as
appropriate.
(7) Reports
(A) Submission of interim reports
The organization shall prepare and submit to the Secretary
two interim reports on the research. The first interim report
shall describe the design of the research, and the rationale
for the design, including a description of how potential
sources of variation in impact of Head Start programs have been
considered in designing the research. The second interim report
shall describe the status of the research and preliminary
findings of the research, as appropriate.
(B) Submission of final report
The organization shall prepare and submit to the Secretary a
final report containing the findings of the research.
(C) Transmittal of reports to Congress
(i) In general
The Secretary shall transmit, to the committees described
in clause (ii), the first interim report by September 30,
1999, the second interim report by September 30, 2001, and
the final report by September 30, 2003.
(ii) Committees
The committees referred to in clause (i) are the Committee
on Education and the Workforce of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Labor and Human
Resources of the Senate.
(8) Definition
In this subsection, the term "impact", used with respect to a
Head Start program, means a difference in an outcome for a
participant in the program that would not have occurred without
the participation in the program.
(h) Quality improvement study
(1) Study
The Secretary shall conduct a study regarding the use and
effects of use of the quality improvement funds made available
under section 9835(a)(3) of this title since fiscal year 1991.
(2) Report
The Secretary shall prepare and submit to Congress not later
than September 2000 a report containing the results of the study,
including information on -
(A) the types of activities funded with the quality
improvement funds;
(B) the extent to which the use of the quality improvement
funds has accomplished the goals of section 9835(a)(3)(B) of
this title;
(C) the effect of use of the quality improvement funds on
teacher training, salaries, benefits, recruitment, and
retention; and
(D) the effect of use of the quality improvement funds on the
development of children receiving services under this
subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 649, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 505;
Pub. L. 98-558, title I, Sec. 107, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2880;
Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 117(a), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat.
1233; Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 116, May 18, 1994, 108 Stat.
646; Pub. L. 105-244, title I, Sec. 102(a)(13)(G), Oct. 7, 1998,
112 Stat. 1621; Pub. L. 105-285, title I, Sec. 116, Oct. 27, 1998,
112 Stat. 2723.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1998 - Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 105-244 substituted "section 1001"
for "section 1141(a)".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 116(1)(E), inserted concluding
provisions.
Subsec. (d)(2) to (8). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 116(1)(C), (D),
added par. (2) and redesignated former pars. (2) to (7) as (3) to
(8), respectively.
Subsec. (d)(9), (10). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 116(1)(A), (B), (E),
added pars. (9) and (10).
Subsecs. (g), (h). Pub. L. 105-285, Sec. 116(2), added subsecs.
(g) and (h).
1994 - Pub. L. 103-252 substituted "Research, demonstrations, and
evaluation" for "Research, demonstration, pilot projects, studies,
and reports" in section catchline and amended text generally,
substituting provisions requiring Secretary to conduct a research,
demonstration, and evaluation program to continually improve Head
Start programs and develop innovative ways to further purposes of
this subchapter, consult with others on the program, consider
longitudinal studies in developing priorities for program, and
ensure all products of program become United States property and
defining objectives of program, for provisions authorizing the
Secretary to provide financial assistance through contracts and
grants for research, demonstration or pilot projects to develop new
approaches to further purposes of this subchapter, directing
Secretary to establish plan for approval of such projects,
restricting combination of funds appropriated under this subchapter
with other appropriations to make a single grant, requiring
Secretary to conduct study of approaches to provide early,
continuous, and comprehensive intervention to low-income or at-risk
children and study of family day care in compliance with
performance standards and to report results of studies to Congress.
1990 - Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 117(a)(1), substituted "Research,
demonstration, pilot projects, studies, and reports" for "Research,
demonstration, and pilot projects" in section catchline.
Subsecs. (d) to (f). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 117(a)(2), added
subsecs. (d) to (f).
1984 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98-558 added subsec. (c).

-CHANGE-
CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on Labor and Human Resources of Senate changed to
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate by
Senate Resolution No. 20, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 19,
1999.


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EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105-244 effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as
otherwise provided in Pub. L. 105-244, see section 3 of Pub. L. 105-
244, set out as a note under section 1001 of Title 20, Education.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-252 effective May 18, 1994, but not
applicable to Head Start agencies and other recipients of financial
assistance under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until
Oct. 1, 1994, see section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as a note
under section 9832 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

STUDY OF FULL-DAY AND FULL-YEAR HEAD START PROGRAMS
Section 126 of Pub. L. 103-252 directed Secretary of Health and
Human Services to conduct a study of extent to which Head Start
programs address the need for Head Start services during a full
working day or full calendar year among eligible low-income
families with preschool children and to submit a report to Congress
not later than Jan. 31, 1997.

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42 USC Sec. 9845 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9845. Repealed.

-MISC1-
Sec. 9845. Repealed. Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 117, May 18,
1994, 108 Stat. 648.
Section, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 650, Aug. 13, 1981, 95
Stat. 505; Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 117(c), Nov. 3, 1990, 104
Stat. 1233, directed Secretary to make public announcement
concerning grants or contracts for research, demonstrations, pilot
projects, studies, or reports under this subchapter.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL
Repeal effective May 18, 1994, but not applicable to Head Start
agencies and other recipients of financial assistance under the
Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until Oct. 1, 1994, see
section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as an Effective Date of
1994 Amendment note under section 9832 of this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9846 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9846. Reports

-STATUTE-
(a) Status of children
At least once during every 2-year period, the Secretary shall
prepare and submit, to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Labor and
Human Resources of the Senate, a report concerning the status of
children (including disabled and non-English language background
children) in Head Start programs, including the number of children
and the services being provided to such children. Such report shall
include -
(1) a statement for the then most recently concluded fiscal
year specifying -
(A) the amount of funds received by Head Start agencies
designated under section 9836 of this title to provide Head
Start services in a period before such fiscal year; and
(B) the amount of funds received by Head Start agencies newly
designated under section 9836 of this title to provide such
services in such fiscal year;

(2) a description of the distribution of Head Start services
relative to the distribution of children who are eligible to
participate in Head Start programs, including geographic
distribution within States;
(3) a statement identifying how funds expended under section
9835(a)(2) of this title, and funds allotted under section
9835(a)(3) of this title, were distributed and used at national,
regional, and local levels;
(4) a statement specifying the amount of funds provided by the
State, and by local sources, to carry out Head Start programs;
(5) cost per child and how such cost varies by region;
(6) a description of the level and nature of participation of
parents in Head Start programs as volunteers and in other
capacities;
(7) information concerning Head Start staff, including
salaries, education, training, experience, and staff turnover;
(8) information concerning children participating in programs
that receive Head Start funding, including information on family
income, racial and ethnic background, disability, and receipt of
benefits under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act [42
U.S.C. 601 et seq.];
(9) the use and source of funds to extend Head Start services
to operate full-day and year round;
(10) using data from the monitoring conducted under section
9836a(c) of this title -
(A) a description of the extent to which programs funded
under this subchapter comply with performance standards and
regulations in effect under this subchapter;
(B) a description of the types and condition of facilities in
which such programs are located;
(C) the types of organizations that receive Head Start funds
under such programs; and
(D) the number of children served under each program option;

(11) the information contained in the documents entitled
"Program Information Report" and "Head Start Cost Analyses
System" (or any document similar to either), prepared with
respect to Head Start programs;
(12) a description of the types of services provided to
children and their families, both on-site and through referrals,
including health, mental health, dental care, parenting
education, physical fitness, and literacy training;
(13) a summary of information concerning the research,
demonstration, and evaluation activities conducted under section
9844 of this title, including -
(A) a status report on ongoing activities; and
(B) results, conclusions, and recommendations, not included
in any previous report, based on completed activities; and

(14) a study of the delivery of Head Start programs to Indian
children living on and near Indian reservations, to children of
Alaskan Natives, and to children of migrant and seasonal
farmworkers.

Promptly after submitting such report to the Committee on Education
and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate, the Secretary shall
publish in the Federal Register a notice indicating that such
report is available to the public and specifying how such report
may be obtained.
(b) Facilities
At least once during every 5-year period, the Secretary shall
prepare and submit, to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Labor and
Human Resources of the Senate, a report concerning the condition,
location, and ownership of facilities used, or available to be
used, by Indian Head Start agencies (including Native Alaskan Head
Start agencies) and Native Hawaiian Head Start agencies.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 650, formerly Sec. 651, Aug. 13,
1981, 95 Stat. 506; Pub. L. 98-558, title I, Sec. 108, Oct. 30,
1984, 98 Stat. 2880; Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Secs. 118, 119, Nov.
3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1234; Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(k)(5), Oct. 7,
1992, 106 Stat. 1959; renumbered Sec. 650 and amended Pub. L. 103-
252, title I, Sec. 118, May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 648; Pub. L. 105-
285, title I, Sec. 117, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2727.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(8), is act
Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620, as amended. Part A of title
IV of the Act is classified generally to part A (Sec. 601 et seq.)
of subchapter IV of chapter 7 of this title. For complete
classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of this
title and Tables.


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AMENDMENTS
1998 - Pub. L. 105-285 designated existing provisions as subsec.
(a), inserted heading, substituted "Education and the Workforce"
for "Education and Labor" in introductory and concluding
provisions, and added subsec. (b).
1994 - Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 118(a)(1), substituted "Reports" for
"Evaluation" in section catchline.
Subsecs. (a) to (f). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 118(a)(1), struck out
subsecs. (a) to (f) which related to evaluations of programs under
this subchapter to determine impact and effectiveness, adherence to
Head Start performance standards, persons or entities assisting in
evaluations, Secretary obtaining views of program participants,
publication and submission of results to congressional committees,
and all studies and evaluation material remaining property of the
United States.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 103-252, Sec. 118(a)(2)-(4), struck out
subsec. (g) designation, substituted "monitoring conducted under
section 9836a(c) of this title" for "evaluations conducted under
section 9836(c)(2) of this title" in par. (10), and added pars.
(13) and (14).
1992 - Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 102-401 struck out "(1)" before "At
least" at beginning of subsec. and substituted "physical" for
"physicial" in par. (12).
1990 - Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 118, inserted at end
"The Secretary is encouraged to provide funds for community-based
cooperative research efforts to enable Head Start directors to
conduct evaluations of their programs with the assistance of
qualified researchers not directly involved in the administration
of the program or project operation."
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 119, added subsec. (g).
1984 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98-558 substituted "not result in the
elimination of nor any reduction in the scope or types of health,
education, parental involvement, social or other services required
to be provided under the standards" for "result in standards which
are no less comprehensive than those" in second sentence.

-CHANGE-
CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on Labor and Human Resources of Senate changed to
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate by
Senate Resolution No. 20, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 19,
1999.


-MISC2-
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-252 effective May 18, 1994, but not
applicable to Head Start agencies and other recipients of financial
assistance under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until
Oct. 1, 1994, see section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as a note
under section 9832 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 102-401 effective Oct. 7, 1992, but not
applicable with respect to fiscal years beginning before Oct. 1,
1992, see section 4 of Pub. L. 102-401, set out as a note under
section 9835 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law
requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other
regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103-7 (in
which the 4th item on page 79 identifies a reporting provision
which, as subsequently amended, is contained in subsec. (a) of this
section), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104-66, as amended, set out
as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.

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42 USC Secs. 9846a, 9847 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Secs. 9846a, 9847. Repealed.

-MISC1-
Secs. 9846a, 9847. Repealed. Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 119,
May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 648.
Section 9846a, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 651A, as added Pub.
L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 120(a), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1235;
amended Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 2(k)(6), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat.
1959, related to longitudinal study of Head Start participants.
Section 9847, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 652, Aug. 13, 1981,
95 Stat. 506; Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 121(a), (c), Nov. 3,
1990, 104 Stat. 1237, directed Secretary to annually determine
poverty line to be used as criterion of eligibility for
participation in Head Start programs.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL
Repeal effective May 18, 1994, but not applicable to Head Start
agencies and other recipients of financial assistance under the
Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until Oct. 1, 1994, see
section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as an Effective Date of
1994 Amendment note under section 9832 of this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9848 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9848. Comparability of wages

-STATUTE-
The Secretary shall take such action as may be necessary to
assure that persons employed in carrying out programs financed
under this subchapter shall not receive compensation at a rate
which is (1) in excess of the average rate of compensation paid in
the area where the program is carried out to a substantial number
of the persons providing substantially comparable services, or in
excess of the average rate of compensation paid to a substantial
number of the persons providing substantially comparable services
in the area of the person's immediately preceding employment,
whichever is higher; or (2) less than the minimum wage rate
prescribed in section 206(a)(1) of title 29. The Secretary shall
encourage Head Start agencies to provide compensation according to
salary scales that are based on training and experience.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 653, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 507;
Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 122, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1237.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1990 - Pub. L. 101-501 inserted at end "The Secretary shall
encourage Head Start agencies to provide compensation according to
salary scales that are based on training and experience."

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9849 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9849. Nondiscrimination provisions

-STATUTE-
(a) Discrimination based on race, creed, color, etc., as basis for
denial of financial assistance
The Secretary shall not provide financial assistance for any
program, project, or activity under this subchapter unless the
grant or contract with respect thereto specifically provides that
no person with responsibilities in the operation thereof will
discriminate with respect to any such program, project, or activity
because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, political
affiliation, or beliefs.
(b) Sex discrimination; enforcement provisions applicable
No person in the United States shall on the ground of sex be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, be
subjected to discrimination under, or be denied employment in
connection with any program or activity receiving assistance under
this subchapter. The Secretary shall enforce the provisions of the
preceding sentence in accordance with section 2000d-1 of this
title. Section 2000d-2 of this title shall apply with respect to
any action taken by the Secretary to enforce such sentence. This
section shall not be construed as affecting any other legal remedy
that a person may have if such person is excluded from
participation in, denied the benefits of, subjected to
discrimination under, or denied employment in connection with, any
program, project, or activity receiving assistance under this
subchapter.
(c) Discrimination based on handicapping condition as basis for
denial of financial assistance
The Secretary shall not provide financial assistance for any
program, project, or activity under this subchapter unless the
grant or contract relating to the financial assistance specifically
provides that no person with responsibilities in the operation of
the program, project, or activity will discriminate against any
individual because of a handicapping condition in violation of
section 794 of title 29.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 654, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 507.)

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42 USC Sec. 9850 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9850. Limitation with respect to certain unlawful activities

-STATUTE-
No individual employed or assigned by any Head Start agency or
other agency assisted under this subchapter shall, pursuant to or
during the performance of services rendered in connection with any
program or activity conducted or assisted under this subchapter by
such Head Start agency or such other agency, plan, initiate,
participate in, or otherwise aid or assist in the conduct of any
unlawful demonstration, rioting, or civil disturbance.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 655, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 507.)

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42 USC Sec. 9851 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9851. Political activities

-STATUTE-
(a) For purposes of chapter 15 of title 5, any agency which
assumes responsibility for planning, developing, and coordinating
Head Start programs and receives assistance under this subchapter
shall be deemed to be a State or local agency. For purposes of
clauses (1) and (2) of section 1502(a) of such title, any agency
receiving assistance under this subchapter shall be deemed to be a
State or local agency.
(b) Programs assisted under this subchapter shall not be carried
on in a manner involving the use of program funds, the provision of
services, or the employment or assignment of personnel in a manner
supporting or resulting in the identification of such programs with
(1) any partisan or nonpartisan political activity or any other
political activity associated with a candidate, or contending
faction or group, in an election for public or party office; (2)
any activity to provide voters or prospective voters with
transportation to the polls or similar assistance in connection
with any such election; or (3) any voter registration activity. The
Secretary, after consultation with the Office of Personnel
Management, shall issue rules and regulations to provide for the
enforcement of this section, which shall include provisions for
summary suspension of assistance or other action necessary to
permit enforcement on an emergency basis.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 656, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 508.)

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42 USC Sec. 9852 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9852. Advance funding

-STATUTE-
For the purpose of affording adequate notice of funding available
under this subchapter, appropriations for carrying out this
subchapter are authorized to be included in an appropriation Act
for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which they are
available for obligation.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 657, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 508.)

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42 USC Sec. 9852a 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II - HEAD START PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9852a. Repealed.

-MISC1-
Sec. 9852a. Repealed. Pub. L. 105-285, title I, Sec. 118, Oct. 27,
1998, 112 Stat. 2727.
Section, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 657A, as added Pub. L. 103-
252, title I, Sec. 123, May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 650, related to
consultation with Corporation for National and Community Service.

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42 USC SUBCHAPTER II-A - HEAD START TRANSITION PROJECT 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-A - HEAD START TRANSITION PROJECT

-HEAD-
SUBCHAPTER II-A - HEAD START TRANSITION PROJECT

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42 USC Secs. 9855 to 9855g 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-A - HEAD START TRANSITION PROJECT

-HEAD-
Secs. 9855 to 9855g. Repealed.

-MISC1-
Secs. 9855 to 9855g. Repealed. Pub. L. 105-285, title I, Sec. 119,
Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2728.
Section 9855, Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 132, Nov. 3, 1990,
104 Stat. 1238; Pub. L. 103-382, title III, Sec. 391(v)(1), Oct.
20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4025, defined terms used in this subchapter.
Section 9855a, Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 133, Nov. 3, 1990,
104 Stat. 1238; Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Sec. 125(a), May 18,
1994, 108 Stat. 650, related to Head Start transition grants.
Section 9855b, Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 134, Nov. 3, 1990,
104 Stat. 1238; Pub. L. 103-382, title III, Sec. 391(v)(2), (3),
Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4025, related to eligibility for Head
Start transition grants.
Section 9855c, Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 135, Nov. 3, 1990,
104 Stat. 1239; Pub. L. 103-382, title III, Sec. 391(v)(4), Oct.
20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4025, related to requirements for awarding Head
Start transition grants.
Section 9855d, Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 136, Nov. 3, 1990,
104 Stat. 1239; Pub. L. 102-119, Sec. 26(d), Oct. 7, 1991, 105
Stat. 607; Pub. L. 103-382, title III, Sec. 391(v)(5)-(7), Oct. 20,
1994, 108 Stat. 4025, related to applications for Head Start
transition grants.
Section 9855e, Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 137, Nov. 3, 1990,
104 Stat. 1241, related to evaluation of and report on programs
assisted under Head Start transition project.
Section 9855f, Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 138, Nov. 3, 1990,
104 Stat. 1242, related to payments and Federal share of payments
under Head Start transition project.
Section 9855g, Pub. L. 101-501, title I, Sec. 139, Nov. 3, 1990,
104 Stat. 1242, related to coordination with programs established
under the Follow Through Act.

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42 USC SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-COD-
CODIFICATION
Subchapter is based on subchapter C of chapter 8 of subtitle A of
title VI of Pub. L. 97-35, as added by Pub. L. 101-508, title V,
Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-236, and amended by Pub.
L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L. 102-
586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036.

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42 USC Sec. 9858 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
Sec. 9858. Authorization of appropriations

-STATUTE-
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this
subchapter $1,000,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1996 through
2002.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658B, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-236; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036; Pub. L. 104-
193, title VI, Sec. 603(a), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2279.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1996 - Pub. L. 104-193 reenacted section catchline without change
and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as
follows: "There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this
subchapter, $750,000,000 for fiscal year 1991, $825,000,000 for
fiscal year 1992, $925,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, and such sums
as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1994 and 1995."
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Section 615 of title VI of Pub. L. 104-193 provided that:
"(a) In General. - Except as provided in subsection (b), this
title [see Short title of 1996 Amendment note set out under section
9801 of this title] and the amendments made by this title shall
take effect on October 1, 1996.
"(b) Exception. - The amendment made by section 603(a) [amending
this section] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this
Act [Aug. 22, 1996]."

SHORT TITLE
For short title of this subchapter as the Child Care and
Development Block Grant Act of 1990, see section 658A(a) of Pub. L.
97-35, as amended, set out as a note under section 9801 of this
title.

GOALS OF SUBCHAPTER
Section 658A(b) of subchapter C (Sec. 658A et seq.) of chapter 8
of subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97-35, as added by Pub. L. 104-
193, title VI, Sec. 602(3), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2279,
provided that: "The goals of this subchapter are -
"(1) to allow each State maximum flexibility in developing
child care programs and policies that best suit the needs of
children and parents within such State;
"(2) to promote parental choice to empower working parents to
make their own decisions on the child care that best suits their
family's needs;
"(3) to encourage States to provide consumer education
information to help parents make informed choices about child
care;
"(4) to assist States to provide child care to parents trying
to achieve independence from public assistance; and
"(5) to assist States in implementing the health, safety,
licensing, and registration standards established in State
regulations."

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42 USC Sec. 9858a 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

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Sec. 9858a. Establishment of block grant program

-STATUTE-
The Secretary is authorized to make grants to States in
accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658C, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-236; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036.)


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AMENDMENTS
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

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42 USC Sec. 9858b 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

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Sec. 9858b. Lead agency

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(a) Designation
The chief executive officer of a State desiring to receive a
grant under this subchapter shall designate, in an application
submitted to the Secretary under section 9858c of this title, an
appropriate State agency that complies with the requirements of
subsection (b) of this section to act as the lead agency.
(b) Duties
(1) In general
The lead agency shall -
(A) administer, directly or through other governmental or
nongovernmental agencies, the financial assistance received
under this subchapter by the State;
(B) develop the State plan to be submitted to the Secretary
under section 9858c(a) of this title;
(C) in conjunction with the development of the State plan as
required under subparagraph (B), hold at least one hearing in
the State with sufficient time and Statewide distribution of
the notice of such hearing, to provide to the public an
opportunity to comment on the provision of child care services
under the State plan; and
(D) coordinate the provision of services under this
subchapter with other Federal, State and local child care and
early childhood development programs.
(2) Development of plan
In the development of the State plan described in paragraph
(1)(B), the lead agency shall consult with appropriate
representatives of units of general purpose local government.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658D, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-236; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036; Pub. L. 104-
193, title VI, Sec. 604, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2281.)


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AMENDMENTS
1996 - Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 604(1)(A),
substituted "governmental or nongovernmental agencies" for "State
agencies".
Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 604(1)(B), inserted
"with sufficient time and Statewide distribution of the notice of
such hearing," after "hearing in the State".
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 604(2), struck out at end
"Such consultations may include consideration of local child care
needs and resources, the effectiveness of existing child care and
early childhood development services, and the methods by which
funds made available under this subchapter can be used to
effectively address local shortages."
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-193 effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section
615 of Pub. L. 104-193, set out as a note under section 9858 of
this title

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42 USC Sec. 9858c 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

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Sec. 9858c. Application and plan

-STATUTE-
(a) Application
To be eligible to receive assistance under this subchapter, a
State shall prepare and submit to the Secretary an application at
such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the
Secretary shall by rule require, including -
(1) an assurance that the State will comply with the
requirements of this subchapter; and
(2) a State plan that meets the requirements of subsection (c)
of this section.
(b) Period covered by plan
The State plan contained in the application under subsection (a)
of this section shall be designed to be implemented during a 2-year
period.
(c) Requirements of a plan
(1) Lead agency
The State plan shall identify the lead agency designated under
section 9858b of this title.
(2) Policies and procedures
The State plan shall:
(A) Parental choice of providers
Provide assurances that -
(i) the parent or parents of each eligible child within the
State who receives or is offered child care services for
which financial assistance is provided under this subchapter
are given the option either -
(I) to enroll such child with a child care provider that
has a grant or contract for the provision of such services;
or
(II) to receive a child care certificate as defined in
section 9858n(2) of this title;

(ii) in cases in which the parent selects the option
described in clause (i)(I), the child will be enrolled with
the eligible provider selected by the parent to the maximum
extent practicable; and
(iii) child care certificates offered to parents selecting
the option described in clause (i)(II) shall be of a value
commensurate with the subsidy value of child care services
provided under the option described in clause (i)(I);

and provide a detailed description of the procedures the State
will implement to carry out the requirements of this
subparagraph.
(B) Unlimited parental access
Certify that procedures are in effect within the State to
ensure that child care providers who provide services for which
assistance is made available under this subchapter afford
parents unlimited access to their children and to the providers
caring for their children, during the normal hours of operation
of such providers and whenever such children are in the care of
such providers and provide a detailed description of such
procedures.
(C) Parental complaints
Certify that the State maintains a record of substantiated
parental complaints and makes information regarding such
parental complaints available to the public on request and
provide a detailed description of how such record is maintained
and is made available.
(D) Consumer education information
Certify that the State will collect and disseminate to
parents of eligible children and the general public, consumer
education information that will promote informed child care
choices.
(E) Compliance with State licensing requirements
(i) In general
Certify that the State has in effect licensing requirements
applicable to child care services provided within the State,
and provide a detailed description of such requirements and
of how such requirements are effectively enforced. Nothing in
the preceding sentence shall be construed to require that
licensing requirements be applied to specific types of
providers of child care services.
(ii) Indian tribes and tribal organizations
In lieu of any licensing and regulatory requirements
applicable under State and local law, the Secretary, in
consultation with Indian tribes and tribal organizations,
shall develop minimum child care standards (that
appropriately reflect tribal needs and available resources)
that shall be applicable to Indian tribes and tribal
organizations receiving assistance under this subchapter.
(F) Establishment of health and safety requirements
Certify that there are in effect within the State, under
State or local law, requirements designed to protect the health
and safety of children that are applicable to child care
providers that provide services for which assistance is made
available under this subchapter. Such requirements shall
include -
(i) the prevention and control of infectious diseases
(including immunization);
(ii) building and physical premises safety; and
(iii) minimum health and safety training appropriate to the
provider setting.

Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed to require the
establishment of additional health and safety requirements for
child care providers that are subject to health and safety
requirements in the categories described in this subparagraph
on November 5, 1990, under State or local law.
(G) Compliance with State and local health and safety
requirements
Certify that procedures are in effect to ensure that child
care providers within the State that provide services for which
assistance is provided under this subchapter comply with all
applicable State or local health and safety requirements as
described in subparagraph (F).
(H) Meeting the needs of certain populations
Demonstrate the manner in which the State will meet the
specific child care needs of families who are receiving
assistance under a State program under part A of title IV of
the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.], families who
are attempting through work activities to transition off of
such assistance program, and families that are at risk of
becoming dependent on such assistance program.
(3) Use of block grant funds
(A) General requirement
The State plan shall provide that the State will use the
amounts provided to the State for each fiscal year under this
subchapter as required under subparagraphs (B) through (D).
(B) Child care services and related activities
The State shall use amounts provided to the State for each
fiscal year under this subchapter for child care services on a
sliding fee scale basis, activities that improve the quality or
availability of such services, and any other activity that the
State deems appropriate to realize any of the goals specified
in paragraphs (2) through (5) of section 658A(b),(!1) with
priority being given for services provided to children of
families with very low family incomes (taking into
consideration family size) and to children with special needs.

(C) Limitation on administrative costs
Not more than 5 percent of the aggregate amount of funds
available to the State to carry out this subchapter by a State
in each fiscal year may be expended for administrative costs
incurred by such State to carry out all of its functions and
duties under this subchapter. As used in the preceding
sentence, the term "administrative costs" shall not include the
costs of providing direct services.
(D) Assistance for certain families
A State shall ensure that a substantial portion of the
amounts available (after the State has complied with the
requirement of section 418(b)(2) of the Social Security Act [42
U.S.C. 618(b)(2)] with respect to each of the fiscal years 1997
through 2002) to the State to carry out activities under this
subchapter in each fiscal year is used to provide assistance to
low-income working families other than families described in
paragraph (2)(H).
(4) Payment rates
(A) In general
The State plan shall certify that payment rates for the
provision of child care services for which assistance is
provided under this subchapter are sufficient to ensure equal
access for eligible children to comparable child care services
in the State or substate area that are provided to children
whose parents are not eligible to receive assistance under this
subchapter or for child care assistance under any other Federal
or State programs and shall provide a summary of the facts
relied on by the State to determine that such rates are
sufficient to ensure such access.
(B) Construction
Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to create a
private right of action.
(5) Sliding fee scale
The State plan shall provide that the State will establish and
periodically revise, by rule, a sliding fee scale that provides
for cost sharing by the families that receive child care services
for which assistance is provided under this subchapter.
(d) Approval of application
The Secretary shall approve an application that satisfies the
requirements of this section.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658E, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-237; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036; Pub. L. 104-
193, title VI, Sec. 605, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2281; Pub. L.
105-33, title V, Sec. 5602(1), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 645.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(H), is act
Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620, as amended. Part A of title
IV of the Act is classified generally to part A (Sec. 601 et seq.)
of subchapter IV of chapter 7 of this title. For complete
classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of this
title and Tables.
Paragraphs (2) through (5) of section 658A(b), referred to in
subsec. (c)(3)(B), means pars. (2) through (5) of section 658A(b)
of Pub. L. 97-35, which are set out as a note under section 9858 of
this title.


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AMENDMENTS
1997 - Subsec. (c)(2)(E)(ii). Pub. L. 105-33 substituted "tribal
organizations receiving" for "tribal organization receiving".
1996 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(1), substituted
"implemented during a 2-year period" for "implemented -
"(1) during a 3-year period for the initial State plan; and
"(2) during a 2-year period for subsequent State plans".
Subsec. (c)(2)(A). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(A)(i)(II), in
closing provisions, substituted "and provide a detailed description
of the procedures the State will implement to carry out the
requirements of this subparagraph." for "except that nothing in
this subparagraph shall require a State to have a child care
certificate program in operation prior to October 1, 1992."
Subsec. (c)(2)(A)(i). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(A)(i)(I),
struck out ", other than through assistance provided under
paragraph (3)(C)," after "provided under this subchapter" in
introductory provisions.
Subsec. (c)(2)(B). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(A)(ii),
substituted "Certify that procedures are in effect" for "Provide
assurances that procedures are in effect" and inserted before
period at end "and provide a detailed description of such
procedures".
Subsec. (c)(2)(C). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(A)(iii),
substituted "Certify that the State maintains" for "Provide
assurances that the State maintains" and inserted before period at
end "and provide a detailed description of how such record is
maintained and is made available".
Subsec. (c)(2)(D). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(A)(iv), amended
heading and text of subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, text
read as follows: "Provide assurances that consumer education
information will be made available to parents and the general
public within the State concerning licensing and regulatory
requirements, complaint procedures, and policies and practices
relative to child care services within the State."
Subsec. (c)(2)(E). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(A)(v), amended
heading and text of subpar. (E) generally, substituting provisions
relating to compliance with State licensing requirements for
provisions relating to compliance with State and local regulatory
requirements.
Subsec. (c)(2)(F), (G). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(A)(vi),
(vii), substituted "Certify" for "Provide assurances".
Subsec. (c)(2)(H). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(A)(viii), added
subpar. (H) and struck out heading and text of former subpar. (H).
Text read as follows: "Provide assurances that if the State reduces
the level of standards applicable to child care services provided
in the State on November 5, 1990, the State shall inform the
Secretary of the rationale for such reduction in the annual report
of the State described in section 9858i of this title."
Subsec. (c)(2)(I). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(A)(viii), struck
out heading and text of subpar. (I). Text read as follows: "Provide
assurances that not later than 18 months after the date of the
submission of the application under this section, the State will
complete a full review of the law applicable to, and the licensing
and regulatory requirements and policies of, each licensing agency
that regulates child care services and programs in the State unless
the State has reviewed such law, requirements, and policies in the
3-year period ending on November 5, 1990."
Subsec. (c)(2)(J). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(A)(viii), struck
out heading and text of subpar. (J). Text read as follows: "Provide
assurances that funds received under this subchapter by the State
will be used only to supplement, not to supplant, the amount of
Federal, State, and local funds otherwise expended for the support
of child care services and related programs in the State."
Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(B)(i),
substituted "subparagraphs (B) through (D)" for "subparagraphs (B)
and (C)".
Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(B)(ii), inserted
"and related activities" after "services" in heading, substituted
"The" for "Subject to the reservation contained in subparagraph
(C), the", substituted "for child care services on a sliding fee
scale basis, activities that improve the quality or availability of
such services, and any other activity that the State deems
appropriate to realize any of the goals specified in paragraphs (2)
through (5) of section 658A(b)" for "for -
"(i) child care services, that meet the requirements of this
subchapter, that are provided to eligible children in the State
on a sliding fee scale basis using funding methods provided for
in subsection (c)(2)(A) of this section", substituted "special
needs." for "special needs; and", and struck out cl. (ii) which
read as follows: "activities designed to improve the availability
and quality of child care."
Subsec. (c)(3)(C). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(B)(iii), amended
heading and text of subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, text
read as follows: "The State shall reserve 25 percent of the amounts
provided to the State for each fiscal year under this subchapter to
carry out activities designed to improve the quality of child care
(as described in section 9858e of this title) and to provide before-
and after-school and early childhood development services (as
described in section 9858f of this title)."
Subsec. (c)(3)(D). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(B)(iv), added
subpar. (D).
Subsec. (c)(4)(A). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 605(2)(C), substituted
"State plan shall certify" for "State plan shall provide
assurances", inserted "and shall provide a summary of the facts
relied on by the State to determine that such rates are sufficient
to ensure such access" after "Federal or State programs", and
struck out at end "Such payment rates shall take into account the
variations in the costs of providing child care in different
settings and to children of different age groups, and the
additional costs of providing child care for children with special
needs."
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105-33 effective as if included in the
enactment of title VI of the Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-193, see
section 5603 of Pub. L. 105-33, set out as a note under section 618
of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-193 effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section
615 of Pub. L. 104-193, set out as a note under section 9858 of
this title.

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(!1) See References in Text note below.


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42 USC Sec. 9858d 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

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Sec. 9858d. Limitations on State allotments

-STATUTE-
(a) No entitlement to contract or grant
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed -
(1) to entitle any child care provider or recipient of a child
care certificate to any contract, grant or benefit; or
(2) to limit the right of any State to impose additional
limitations or conditions on contracts or grants funded under
this subchapter.
(b) Construction of facilities
(1) In general
Except as provided for in section 9858m(c)(6) of this title, no
funds made available under this subchapter shall be expended for
the purchase or improvement of land, or for the purchase,
construction, or permanent improvement (other than minor
remodeling) of any building or facility.
(2) Sectarian agency or organization
In the case of a sectarian agency or organization, no funds
made available under this subchapter may be used for the purposes
described in paragraph (1) except to the extent that renovation
or repair is necessary to bring the facility of such agency or
organization into compliance with health and safety requirements
referred to in section 9858c(c)(2)(F) of this title.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658F, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-240; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036; Pub. L. 104-
193, title VI, Sec. 606, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2283.)


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AMENDMENTS
1996 - Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 104-193 substituted "Except as
provided for in section 9858m(c)(6) of this title, no funds" for
"No funds".
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-193 effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section
615 of Pub. L. 104-193, set out as a note under section 9858 of
this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9858e 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

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Sec. 9858e. Activities to improve quality of child care

-STATUTE-
A State that receives funds to carry out this subchapter for a
fiscal year, shall use not less than 4 percent of the amount of
such funds for activities that are designed to provide
comprehensive consumer education to parents and the public,
activities that increase parental choice, and activities designed
to improve the quality and availability of child care (such as
resource and referral services).

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658G, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-241; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036; Pub. L. 104-
193, title VI, Sec. 607, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2283.)


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AMENDMENTS
1996 - Pub. L. 104-193 reenacted section catchline without change
and amended text generally, substituting current provisions for
provisions requiring State receiving financial assistance under
this subchapter to utilize not less than 20 percent of such
assistance for one or more of following: resource and referral
programs, grants or loans to assist in meeting State and local
standards, monitoring of compliance with licensing and regulatory
requirements, training, or improving salaries or other compensation
to staff.
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-193 effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section
615 of Pub. L. 104-193, set out as a note under section 9858 of
this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9858f 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
Sec. 9858f. Repealed.

-MISC1-
Sec. 9858f. Repealed. Pub. L. 104-193, title VI, Sec. 608, Aug. 22,
1996, 110 Stat. 2284.
Section, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658H, as added Pub. L. 101-
508, title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-241;
amended Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959;
Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036,
related to early childhood development and before- and after-school
services.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL
Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section 615 of Pub. L. 104-
193, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendment note under
section 9858 of this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9858g 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
Sec. 9858g. Administration and enforcement

-STATUTE-
(a) Administration
The Secretary shall -
(1) coordinate all activities of the Department of Health and
Human Services relating to child care, and, to the maximum extent
practicable, coordinate such activities with similar activities
of other Federal entities;
(2) collect, publish and make available to the public a listing
of State child care standards at least once every 3 years; and
(3) provide technical assistance to assist States to carry out
this subchapter, including assistance on a reimbursable basis.
(b) Enforcement
(1) Review of compliance with State plan
The Secretary shall review and monitor State compliance with
this subchapter and the plan approved under section 9858c(c) of
this title for the State.
(2) Noncompliance
(A) In general
If the Secretary, after reasonable notice to a State and
opportunity for a hearing, finds that -
(i) there has been a failure by the State to comply
substantially with any provision or requirement set forth in
the plan approved under section 9858c(c) of this title for
the State; or
(ii) in the operation of any program for which assistance
is provided under this subchapter there is a failure by the
State to comply substantially with any provision of this
subchapter;

the Secretary shall notify the State of the finding and shall
require that the State reimburse the Secretary for any funds
that were improperly expended for purposes prohibited or not
authorized by this subchapter, that the Secretary deduct from
the administrative portion of the State allotment for the
following fiscal year an amount that is less than or equal to
any improperly expended funds, or a combination of such
options.
(B) Additional sanctions
In the case of a finding of noncompliance made pursuant to
subparagraph (A), the Secretary may, in addition to imposing
the sanctions described in such subparagraph, impose other
appropriate sanctions, including recoupment of money improperly
expended for purposes prohibited or not authorized by this
subchapter, and disqualification from the receipt of financial
assistance under this subchapter.
(C) Notice
The notice required under subparagraph (A) shall include a
specific identification of any additional sanction being
imposed under subparagraph (B).
(3) Issuance of rules
The Secretary shall establish by rule procedures for -
(A) receiving, processing, and determining the validity of
complaints concerning any failure of a State to comply with the
State plan or any requirement of this subchapter; and
(B) imposing sanctions under this section.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658I, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-242; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036; Pub. L. 104-
193, title VI, Sec. 609, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2284.)


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AMENDMENTS
1996 - Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 609(1), struck out
", and shall have the power to terminate payments to the State in
accordance with paragraph (2)" before period at end.
Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 609(2), in closing
provisions, substituted before period at end "finding and shall
require that the State reimburse the Secretary for any funds that
were improperly expended for purposes prohibited or not authorized
by this subchapter, that the Secretary deduct from the
administrative portion of the State allotment for the following
fiscal year an amount that is less than or equal to any improperly
expended funds, or a combination of such options" for "finding and
that no further payments may be made to such State under this
subchapter (or, in the case of noncompliance in the operation of a
program or activity, that no further payments to the State will be
made with respect to such program or activity) until the Secretary
is satisfied that there is no longer any such failure to comply or
that the noncompliance will be promptly corrected".
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-193 effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section
615 of Pub. L. 104-193, set out as a note under section 9858 of
this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9858h 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
Sec. 9858h. Payments

-STATUTE-
(a) In general
Subject to the availability of appropriations, a State that has
an application approved by the Secretary under section 9858c(d) of
this title shall be entitled to a payment under this section for
each fiscal year in an amount equal to its allotment under section
9858m of this title for such fiscal year.
(b) Method of payment
(1) In general
Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may make payments to a
State in installments, and in advance or by way of reimbursement,
with necessary adjustments on account of overpayments or
underpayments, as the Secretary may determine.
(2) Limitation
The Secretary may not make such payments in a manner that
prevents the State from complying with the requirement specified
in section 9858c(c)(3) of this title.
(c) Spending of funds by State
Payments to a State from the allotment under section 9858m of
this title for any fiscal year may be obligated by the State in
that fiscal year or in the succeeding fiscal year.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658J, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-243; amended
Pub. L. 102-27, title III, Sec. 310, Apr. 10, 1991, 105 Stat. 153;
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(a), (c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5035, 5036;
Pub. L. 103-171, Sec. 8, Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1994; Pub. L. 104-
193, title VI, Sec. 610, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2284.)


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AMENDMENTS
1996 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104-193 substituted "obligated" for
"expended" and "succeeding fiscal year" for "succeeding 3 fiscal
years".
1993 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103-171 made technical correction to
directory language of Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 8(a). See 1992
Amendment note below.
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), made
identical technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L.
101-508, Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 8(a), as amended by Pub. L.
103-171, substituted "expended" for "obligated" and "succeeding 3
fiscal years" for "succeeding fiscal year".
1991 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102-27 substituted "obligated" for
"expended".

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-193 effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section
615 of Pub. L. 104-193, set out as a note under section 9858 of
this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENT
Section 8(d) of Pub. L. 102-586 provided that:
"(1) In general. - Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
amendments made by this section [enacting section 9858q of this
title and amending this section and section 9858n of this title]
shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [Nov. 4,
1992].
"(2) Application. - The amendments made by this section shall not
apply with respect to fiscal years beginning before October 1,
1992."

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42 USC Sec. 9858i 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
Sec. 9858i. Reports and audits

-STATUTE-
(a) Reports
(1) Collection of information by States
(A) In general
A State that receives funds to carry out this subchapter
shall collect the information described in subparagraph (B) on
a monthly basis.
(B) Required information
The information required under this subparagraph shall
include, with respect to a family unit receiving assistance
under this subchapter information concerning -
(i) family income;
(ii) county of residence;
(iii) the gender, race, and age of children receiving such
assistance;
(iv) whether the head of the family unit is a single
parent;
(v) the sources of family income, including -
(I) employment, including self-employment;
(II) cash or other assistance under -
(aa) the temporary assistance for needy families
program under part A of title IV of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); and
(bb) a State program for which State spending is
counted toward the maintenance of effort requirement
under section 409(a)(7) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 609(a)(7));

(III) housing assistance;
(IV) assistance under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 [7
U.S.C. 2011 et seq.]; and
(V) other assistance programs;

(vi) the number of months the family has received benefits;
(vii) the type of child care in which the child was
enrolled (such as family child care, home care, or center-
based child care);
(viii) whether the child care provider involved was a
relative;
(ix) the cost of child care for such families; and
(x) the average hours per month of such care;

during the period for which such information is required to be
submitted.
(C) Submission to Secretary
A State described in subparagraph (A) shall, on a quarterly
basis, submit the information required to be collected under
subparagraph (B) to the Secretary.
(D) Use of samples
(i) Authority
A State may comply with the requirement to collect the
information described in subparagraph (B) through the use of
disaggregated case record information on a sample of families
selected through the use of scientifically acceptable
sampling methods approved by the Secretary.
(ii) Sampling and other methods
The Secretary shall provide the States with such case
sampling plans and data collection procedures as the
Secretary deems necessary to produce statistically valid
samples of the information described in subparagraph (B). The
Secretary may develop and implement procedures for verifying
the quality of data submitted by the States.
(2) Annual reports
Not later than December 31, 1997, and every 12 months
thereafter, a State described in paragraph (1)(A) shall prepare
and submit to the Secretary a report that includes aggregate data
concerning -
(A) the number of child care providers that received funding
under this subchapter as separately identified based on the
types of providers listed in section 9858n(5) of this title;
(B) the monthly cost of child care services, and the portion
of such cost that is paid for with assistance provided under
this subchapter, listed by the type of child care services
provided;
(C) the number of payments made by the State through
vouchers, contracts, cash, and disregards under public benefit
programs, listed by the type of child care services provided;
(D) the manner in which consumer education information was
provided to parents and the number of parents to whom such
information was provided; and
(E) the total number (without duplication) of children and
families served under this subchapter;

during the period for which such report is required to be
submitted.
(b) Audits
(1) Requirement
A State shall, after the close of each program period covered
by an application approved under section 9858c(d) of this title
audit its expenditures during such program period from amounts
received under this subchapter.
(2) Independent auditor
Audits under this subsection shall be conducted by an entity
that is independent of the State that receives assistance under
this subchapter and be in accordance with generally accepted
auditing principles.
(3) Submission
Not later than 30 days after the completion of an audit under
this subsection, the State shall submit a copy of the audit to
the legislature of the State and to the Secretary.
(4) Repayment of amounts
Each State shall repay to the United States any amounts
determined through an audit under this subsection not to have
been expended in accordance with this subchapter, or the
Secretary may offset such amounts against any other amount to
which the State is or may be entitled under this subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658K, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-243; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036; Pub. L. 104-
193, title VI, Sec. 611, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2284; Pub. L.
105-33, title V, Sec. 5602(2), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 646.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec.
(a)(1)(B)(v)(II)(aa), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620,
as amended. Part A of title IV of the Act is classified generally
to part A (Sec. 601 et seq.) of subchapter IV of chapter 7 of this
title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
section 1305 of this title and Tables.
The Food Stamp Act of 1977, referred to in subsec.
(a)(1)(B)(v)(IV), is Pub. L. 88-525, Aug. 31, 1964, 78 Stat. 703,
as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 51 (Sec. 2011
et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of
this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section
2011 of Title 7 and Tables.


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AMENDMENTS
1997 - Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 105-33, Sec.
5602(2)(A)(i)(I), added cl. (iv) and struck out former cl. (iv)
which read as follows: "whether the family includes only one
parent;".
Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(v). Pub. L. 105-33, Sec. 5602(2)(A)(i)(II)(aa),
substituted "including - " for "including the amount obtained from
(and separately identified) - " in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(v)(II). Pub. L. 105-33, Sec.
5602(2)(A)(i)(II)(bb), added subcl. (II) and struck out former
subcl. (II) which read as follows: "cash or other assistance under
part A of title IV of the Social Security Act;".
Subsec. (a)(1)(B)(x). Pub. L. 105-33, Sec. 5602(2)(A)(i)(III),
substituted "month" for "week".
Subsec. (a)(1)(D). Pub. L. 105-33, Sec. 5602(2)(A)(ii), added
subpar. (D) and struck out heading and text of former subpar. (D).
Text read as follows: "The Secretary may disapprove the information
collected by a State under this paragraph if the State uses
sampling methods to collect such information."
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105-33, Sec. 5602(2)(B), substituted
"Annual" for "Biannual" in heading and "12" for "6" in introductory
provisions of text.
1996 - Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 611(1), substituted "Reports" for
"Annual report" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 611(2), amended heading and
text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text related to
requirement of reports by Dec. 31, 1992, and annually thereafter,
which include specification of expenditures under section
9858c(c)(3) of this title, data on fulfillment of child care needs,
description of improvements in affordability and availability,
description of review of State licensing and regulatory
requirements and policies and results of review, explanation of any
reductions in child care standards, and description of standards
and health and safety requirements applicable to providers.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 611(2)[(3)](A), substituted
"an application approved" for "a application approved".
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 611(2)[(3)](B), substituted
"the State that receives" for "any agency administering activities
that receive".
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 611(2)[(3)](C), substituted
"entitled under this subchapter" for "entitles under this
subchapter".
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105-33 effective as if included in the
enactment of title VI of the Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-193, see
section 5603 of Pub. L. 105-33, set out as a note under section 618
of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-193 effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section
615 of Pub. L. 104-193, set out as a note under section 9858 of
this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9858j 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
Sec. 9858j. Report by Secretary

-STATUTE-
Not later than July 31, 1998, and biennially thereafter, the
Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Economic and
Educational Opportunities of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate a report that
contains a summary and analysis of the data and information
provided to the Secretary in the State reports submitted under
section 9858i of this title. Such report shall include an
assessment, and where appropriate, recommendations for the Congress
concerning efforts that should be undertaken to improve the access
of the public to quality and affordable child care in the United
States.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658L, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-244; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036; Pub. L. 104-
193, title VI, Sec. 612, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2285; Pub. L.
105-33, title V, Sec. 5602(3), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 646.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1997 - Pub. L. 105-33 substituted "1998" for "1997".
1996 - Pub. L. 104-193 substituted "July 31, 1997, and biennially
thereafter" for "July 31, 1993, and annually thereafter" and
"Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities" for
"Committee on Education and Labor".
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

-CHANGE-
CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on Labor and Human Resources of Senate changed to
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate by
Senate Resolution No. 20, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 19,
1999.


-MISC2-
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105-33 effective as if included in the
enactment of title VI of the Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-193, see
section 5603 of Pub. L. 105-33, set out as a note under section 618
of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-193 effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section
615 of Pub. L. 104-193, set out as a note under section 9858 of
this title.

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42 USC Sec. 9858k 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
Sec. 9858k. Limitations on use of financial assistance for certain
purposes

-STATUTE-
(a) Sectarian purposes and activities
No financial assistance provided under this subchapter, pursuant
to the choice of a parent under section 9858c(c)(2)(A)(i)(I) of
this title or through any other grant or contract under the State
plan, shall be expended for any sectarian purpose or activity,
including sectarian worship or instruction.
(b) Tuition
With regard to services provided to students enrolled in grades 1
through 12, no financial assistance provided under this subchapter
shall be expended for -
(1) any services provided to such students during the regular
school day;
(2) any services for which such students receive academic
credit toward graduation; or
(3) any instructional services which supplant or duplicate the
academic program of any public or private school.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658M, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-244; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

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42 USC Sec. 9858l 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
Sec. 9858l. Nondiscrimination

-STATUTE-
(a) Religious nondiscrimination
(1) Construction
(A) In general
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), nothing in this
section shall be construed to modify or affect the provisions
of any other Federal law or regulation that relates to
discrimination in employment on the basis of religion.
(B) Exception
A sectarian organization may require that employees adhere to
the religious tenets and teachings of such organization, and
such organization may require that employees adhere to rules
forbidding the use of drugs or alcohol.
(2) Discrimination against child
(A) In general
A child care provider (other than a family child care
provider) that receives assistance under this subchapter shall
not discriminate against any child on the basis of religion in
providing child care services.
(B) Non-funded child care slots
Nothing in this section shall prohibit a child care provider
from selecting children for child care slots that are not
funded directly with assistance provided under this subchapter
because such children or their family members participate on a
regular basis in other activities of the organization that owns
or operates such provider.
(3) Employment in general
(A) Prohibition
A child care provider that receives assistance under this
subchapter shall not discriminate in employment on the basis of
the religion of the prospective employee if such employee's
primary responsibility is or will be working directly with
children in the provision of child care services.
(B) Qualified applicants
If two or more prospective employees are qualified for any
position with a child care provider receiving assistance under
this subchapter, nothing in this section shall prohibit such
child care provider from employing a prospective employee who
is already participating on a regular basis in other activities
of the organization that owns or operates such provider.
(C) Present employees
This paragraph shall not apply to employees of child care
providers receiving assistance under this subchapter if such
employees are employed with the provider on November 5, 1990.
(4) Employment and admission practices
Notwithstanding paragraphs (1)(B), (2), and (3), if assistance
provided under this subchapter, and any other Federal or State
program, amounts to 80 percent or more of the operating budget of
a child care provider that receives such assistance, the
Secretary shall not permit such provider to receive any further
assistance under this subchapter unless the grant or contract
relating to the financial assistance, or the employment and
admissions policies of the provider, specifically provides that
no person with responsibilities in the operation of the child
care program, project, or activity of the provider will
discriminate against any individual in employment, if such
employee's primary responsibility is or will be working directly
with children in the provision of child care, or admissions
because of the religion of such individual.
(b) Effect on State law
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to supersede or
modify any provision of a State constitution or State law that
prohibits the expenditure of public funds in or by sectarian
institutions, except that no provision of a State constitution or
State law shall be construed to prohibit the expenditure in or by
sectarian institutions of any Federal funds provided under this
subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658N, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-245; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

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42 USC Sec. 9858m 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
Sec. 9858m. Amounts reserved; allotments

-STATUTE-
(a) Amounts reserved
(1) Territories and possessions
The Secretary shall reserve not to exceed one half of 1 percent
of the amount appropriated under this subchapter in each fiscal
year for payments to Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands of
the United States, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands to be allotted in accordance with their respective needs.
(2) Indians (!1) tribes

The Secretary shall reserve not less than 1 percent, and not
more than 2 percent, of the amount appropriated under section
9858 of this title in each fiscal year for payments to Indian
tribes and tribal organizations with applications approved under
subsection (c) of this section.
(b) State allotment
(1) General rule
From the amounts appropriated under section 9858 of this title
for each fiscal year remaining after reservations under
subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall allot to each
State an amount equal to the sum of -
(A) an amount that bears the same ratio to 50 percent of such
remainder as the product of the young child factor of the State
and the allotment percentage of the State bears to the sum of
the corresponding products for all States; and
(B) an amount that bears the same ratio to 50 percent of such
remainder as the product of the school lunch factor of the
State and the allotment percentage of the State bears to the
sum of the corresponding products for all States.
(2) Young child factor
The term "young child factor" means the ratio of the number of
children in the State under 5 years of age to the number of such
children in all States as provided by the most recent annual
estimates of population in the States by the Census Bureau of the
Department of Commerce.
(3) School lunch factor
The term "school lunch factor" means the ratio of the number of
children in the State who are receiving free or reduced price
lunches under the school lunch program established under the
Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et
seq.) to the number of such children in all the States as
determined annually by the Department of Agriculture.
(4) Allotment percentage
(A) In general
The allotment percentage for a State is determined by
dividing the per capita income of all individuals in the United
States, by the per capita income of all individuals in the
State.
(B) Limitations
If an allotment percentage determined under subparagraph (A) -

(i) exceeds 1.2 percent, then the allotment percentage of
that State shall be considered to be 1.2 percent; and
(ii) is less than 0.8 percent, then the allotment
percentage of the State shall be considered to be 0.8
percent.
(C) Per capita income
For purposes of subparagraph (A), per capita income shall be -

(i) determined at 2-year intervals;
(ii) applied for the 2-year period beginning on October 1
of the first fiscal year beginning on the date such
determination is made; and
(iii) equal to the average of the annual per capita incomes
for the most recent period of 3 consecutive years for which
satisfactory data are available from the Department of
Commerce at the time such determination is made.
(c) Payments for benefit of Indian children
(1) General authority
From amounts reserved under subsection (a)(2) of this section,
the Secretary may make grants to or enter into contracts with
Indian tribes or tribal organizations that submit applications
under this section, for the planning and carrying out of programs
or activities consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.
(2) Applications and requirements
An application for a grant or contract under this section shall
provide that:
(A) Coordination
The applicant will coordinate, to the maximum extent
feasible, with the lead agency in the State or States in which
the applicant will carry out programs or activities under this
section.
(B) Services on reservations
In the case of an applicant located in a State other than
Alaska, California, or Oklahoma, programs and activities under
this section will be carried out on the Indian reservation for
the benefit of Indian children.
(C) Reports and audits
The applicant will make such reports on, and conduct such
audits of, programs and activities under a grant or contract
under this section as the Secretary may require.
(3) Consideration of secretarial approval
In determining whether to approve an application for a grant or
contract under this section, the Secretary shall take into
consideration -
(A) the availability of child care services provided in
accordance with this subchapter by the State or States in which
the applicant proposes to carry out a program to provide child
care services; and
(B) whether the applicant has the ability (including skills,
personnel, resources, community support, and other necessary
components) to satisfactorily carry out the proposed program or
activity.
(4) Three-year limit
Grants or contracts under this section shall be for periods not
to exceed 3 years.
(5) Dual eligibility of Indian children
The awarding of a grant or contract under this section for
programs or activities to be conducted in a State or States shall
not affect the eligibility of any Indian child to receive
services provided or to participate in programs and activities
carried out under a grant to the State or States under this
subchapter.
(6) Construction or renovation of facilities
(A) Request for use of funds
An Indian tribe or tribal organization may submit to the
Secretary a request to use amounts provided under this
subsection for construction or renovation purposes.
(B) Determination
With respect to a request submitted under subparagraph (A),
and except as provided in subparagraph (C), upon a
determination by the Secretary that adequate facilities are not
otherwise available to an Indian tribe or tribal organization
to enable such tribe or organization to carry out child care
programs in accordance with this subchapter, and that the lack
of such facilities will inhibit the operation of such programs
in the future, the Secretary may permit the tribe or
organization to use assistance provided under this subsection
to make payments for the construction or renovation of
facilities that will be used to carry out such programs.
(C) Limitation
The Secretary may not permit an Indian tribe or tribal
organization to use amounts provided under this subsection for
construction or renovation if such use will result in a
decrease in the level of child care services provided by the
tribe or organization as compared to the level of such services
provided by the tribe or organization in the fiscal year
preceding the year for which the determination under
subparagraph (B) is being made.
(D) Uniform procedures
The Secretary shall develop and implement uniform procedures
for the solicitation and consideration of requests under this
paragraph.
(d) Data and information
The Secretary shall obtain from each appropriate Federal agency,
the most recent data and information necessary to determine the
allotments provided for in subsection (b) of this section.
(e) Reallotments
(1) In general
Any portion of the allotment under subsection (b) of this
section to a State that the Secretary determines is not required
to carry out a State plan approved under section 9858c(d) of this
title, in the period for which the allotment is made available,
shall be reallotted by the Secretary to other States in
proportion to the original allotments to the other States.
(2) Limitations
(A) Reduction
The amount of any reallotment to which a State is entitled to
under paragraph (1) shall be reduced to the extent that it
exceeds the amount that the Secretary estimates will be used in
the State to carry out a State plan approved under section
9858c(d) of this title.
(B) Reallotments
The amount of such reduction shall be similarly reallotted
among States for which no reduction in an allotment or
reallotment is required by this subsection.
(3) Amounts reallotted
For purposes of any other section of this subchapter, any
amount reallotted to a State under this subsection shall be
considered to be part of the allotment made under subsection (b)
of this section to the State.
(4) Indian tribes or tribal organizations
Any portion of a grant or contract made to an Indian tribe or
tribal organization under subsection (c) of this section that the
Secretary determines is not being used in a manner consistent
with the provision of this subchapter in the period for which the
grant or contract is made available, shall be allotted by the
Secretary to other tribes or organizations that have submitted
applications under subsection (c) of this section in accordance
with their respective needs.
(f) "State" defined
For the purposes of this section, the term "State" includes only
the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658O, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-246; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036; Pub. L. 104-
193, title VI, Sec. 613, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2286; Pub. L.
105-33, title V, Sec. 5602(4), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 646; Pub. L.
106-78, title VII, Sec. 752(b)(17), Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1170.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, referred to in
subsec. (b)(3), is act June 4, 1946, ch. 281, 60 Stat. 230, as
amended, which is classified generally to chapter 13 (Sec. 1751 et
seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the
Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1751 of this title
and Tables.


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1999 - Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 106-78 substituted "Richard B.
Russell National School Lunch Act" for "National School Lunch Act".
1997 - Subsec. (c)(6)(C). Pub. L. 105-33 substituted
"subparagraph (B)" for "subparagraph (A)".
1996 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 613(1)(A), made
technical amendment to heading, inserted "and" before "the
Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands", and struck out ",
and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands" before "to be
allotted in accordance".
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 613(1)(B), substituted
"less than 1 percent, and not more than 2 percent," for "more than
3 percent".
Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 613(2)(A), substituted
"activities carried out" for "activities carried our".
Subsec. (c)(6). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 613(2)(B), added par. (6).
Subsec. (e)(4). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 613(3), added par. (4).
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105-33 effective as if included in the
enactment of title VI of the Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-193, see
section 5603 of Pub. L. 105-33, set out as a note under section 618
of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-193 effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section
615 of Pub. L. 104-193, set out as a note under section 9858 of
this title.

-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) So in original. Probably should be "Indian".


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42 USC Sec. 9858n 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
Sec. 9858n. Definitions

-STATUTE-
As used in this subchapter:
(1) Caregiver
The term "caregiver" means an individual who provides a service
directly to an eligible child on a person-to-person basis.
(2) Child care certificate
The term "child care certificate" means a certificate (that may
be a check or other disbursement) that is issued by a State or
local government under this subchapter directly to a parent who
may use such certificate only as payment for child care services
or as a deposit for child care services if such a deposit is
required of other children being cared for by the provider.
Nothing in this subchapter shall preclude the use of such
certificates for sectarian child care services if freely chosen
by the parent. For purposes of this subchapter, child care
certificates shall not be considered to be grants or contracts.
(3) Repealed. Pub. L. 104-193, title VI, Sec. 614(2), Aug. 22,
1996, 110 Stat. 2287
(4) Eligible child
The term "eligible child" means an individual -
(A) who is less than 13 years of age;
(B) whose family income does not exceed 85 percent of the
State median income for a family of the same size; and
(C) who -
(i) resides with a parent or parents who are working or
attending a job training or educational program; or
(ii) is receiving, or needs to receive, protective services
and resides with a parent or parents not described in clause
(i).
(5) Eligible child care provider
The term "eligible child care provider" means -
(A) a center-based child care provider, a group home child
care provider, a family child care provider, or other provider
of child care services for compensation that -
(i) is licensed, regulated, or registered under State law
as described in section 9858c(c)(2)(E) of this title; and
(ii) satisfies the State and local requirements, including
those referred to in section 9858c(c)(2)(F) of this title;

applicable to the child care services it provides; or
(B) a child care provider that is 18 years of age or older
who provides child care services only to eligible children who
are, by affinity or consanguinity, or by court decree, the
grandchild, great grandchild, sibling (if such provider lives
in a separate residence), niece, or nephew of such provider, if
such provider complies with any applicable requirements that
govern child care provided by the relative involved.
(6) Family child care provider
The term "family child care provider" means one individual who
provides child care services for fewer than 24 hours per day, as
the sole caregiver, and in a private residence.
(7) Indian tribe
The term "Indian tribe" has the meaning given it in section
450b(e) of title 25.
(8) Lead agency
The term "lead agency" means the agency designated under
section 9858(a) (!1) of this title.

(9) Parent
The term "parent" includes a legal guardian or other person
standing in loco parentis.
(10) Repealed. Pub. L. 104-193, title VI, Sec. 614(5), Aug. 22,
1996, 110 Stat. 2287
(11) Secretary
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Health and Human
Services unless the context specifies otherwise.
(12) Sliding fee scale
The term "sliding fee scale" means a system of cost sharing by
a family based on income and size of the family.
(13) State
The term "State" means any of the several States, the District
of Columbia, the Virgin Islands of the United States, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
(14) Tribal organization
(A) In general
The term "tribal organization" has the meaning given it in
section 450b(l) of title 25.
(B) Other organizations
Such term includes a Native Hawaiian Organization, as defined
in section 4909(4) (!1) of title 20 and a private nonprofit
organization established for the purpose of serving youth who
are Indians or Native Hawaiians.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658P, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-248; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3, Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L. 102-
586, Sec. 8(c), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036; Pub. L. 103-171,
Sec. 8, Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1994; Pub. L. 104-193, title VI,
Sec. 614, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2287; Pub. L. 105-33, title V,
Sec. 5602(5), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 646.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Section 9858 of this title, referred to in par. (8), does not
contain a subsec. (a) and does not relate to designation of lead
agencies. For provisions relating to designation of a State agency
to act as a lead agency, see section 9858b(a) of this title.
Section 4909 of title 20, referred to in par. (14)(B), was
repealed by Pub. L. 103-382, title III, Sec. 363, Oct. 20, 1994,
108 Stat. 3975.


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1997 - Par. (13). Pub. L. 105-33 substituted "and" for "or" after
"American Samoa,".
1996 - Par. (2). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 614(1), in first sentence,
inserted "or as a deposit for child care services if such a deposit
is required of other children being cared for by the provider"
after "payment for child care services".
Par. (3). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 614(2), struck out heading and
text of par. (3). Text read as follows: "The term 'elementary
school' means a day or residential school that provides elementary
education, as determined under State law."
Par. (4)(B). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 614(3), substituted "85
percent" for "75 percent".
Par. (5)(B). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 614(4), inserted "great
grandchild, sibling (if such provider lives in a separate
residence)," after "grandchild,", struck out "is registered and"
after "such provider", and substituted "any applicable
requirements" for "any State requirements".
Par. (10). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 614(5), struck out heading and
text of par. (10). Text read as follows: "The term 'secondary
school' means a day or residential school which provides secondary
education, as determined under State law."
Par. (13). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 614(6), inserted "or" after
"Samoa," and struck out ", and the Trust Territory of the Pacific
Islands" after "Northern Mariana Islands".
Par. (14). Pub. L. 104-193, Sec. 614(7), designated existing text
as subpar. (A), inserted heading, and added subpar. (B).
1993 - Pars. (7), (14). Pub. L. 103-171 made technical correction
to directory language of Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 8(c)(2). See 1992
Amendment note below.
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), and Pub. L. 102-586, Sec.
8(c)(1), made identical technical corrections to directory language
of Pub. L. 101-508, Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.
Par. (7). Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 8(c)(2)(A), as amended by Pub. L.
103-171, which directed the amendment of par. (7) by substituting
"section 450b(e) of title 25" for "section 450b(b) of title 25",
could not be executed because the words "section 450b(b) of title
25" did not appear subsequent to execution of the amendment by Pub.
L. 102-401, Sec. 3(b)(1). See below.
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(b)(1), substituted "section 450b(e) of
title 25" for "section 450b(b) of title 25".
Par. (14). Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 8(c)(2)(B), as amended by Pub.
L. 103-171, which directed the amendment of par. (14) by
substituting "section 450b(l) of title 25" for "section 450b(c) of
title 25", could not be executed because the words "section 450b(c)
of title 25" did not appear subsequent to execution of the
amendment by Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(b)(2). See below.
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(b)(2), substituted "section 450b(l) of
title 25" for "section 450b(c) of title 25".

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105-33 effective as if included in the
enactment of title VI of the Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-193, see
section 5603 of Pub. L. 105-33, set out as a note under section 618
of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-193 effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section
615 of Pub. L. 104-193, set out as a note under section 9858 of
this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENTS
Amendment by Pub. L. 102-586 effective Nov. 4, 1992, but not
applicable with respect to fiscal years beginning before Oct. 1,
1992, see section 8(d) of Pub. L. 102-586, set out as a note under
section 9858h of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 102-401 effective Oct. 7, 1992, but not
applicable with respect to fiscal years beginning before Oct. 1,
1992, see section 4 of Pub. L. 102-401, set out as a note under
section 9835 of this title.

-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) See References in Text note below.


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42 USC Sec. 9858o 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
Sec. 9858o. Parental rights and responsibilities

-STATUTE-
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed or applied in any
manner to infringe on or usurp the moral and legal rights and
responsibilities of parents or legal guardians.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658Q, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-249; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

-End-



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42 USC Sec. 9858p 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
Sec. 9858p. Severability

-STATUTE-
If any provision of this subchapter or the application thereof to
any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall
not affect other provisions of applications of this subchapter
which can be given effect without regard to the invalid provision
or application, and to this end the provisions of this subchapter
shall be severable.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658R, as added Pub. L. 101-508,
title V, Sec. 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-249; amended
Pub. L. 102-401, Sec. 3(a), Oct. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L.
102-586, Sec. 8(c)(1), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1992 - Pub. L. 102-401 and Pub. L. 102-586 made identical
technical corrections to directory language of Pub. L. 101-508,
Sec. 5082(2), which added this section.

-End-



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42 USC Sec. 9858q 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-B - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

-HEAD-
Sec. 9858q. Miscellaneous provisions

-STATUTE-
Notwithstanding any other law, the value of any child care
provided or arranged (or any amount received as payment for such
care or reimbursement for costs incurred for such care) under this
subchapter shall not be treated as income for purposes of any other
Federal or Federally-assisted program that bases eligibility, or
the amount of benefits, on need.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 658S, as added Pub. L. 102-586, Sec.
8(b), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5035; amended Pub. L. 103-171, Sec.
8, Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1994.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1993 - Pub. L. 103-171 made technical correction to directory
language of Pub. L. 102-586, Sec. 8(b), which added this section.

EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Nov. 4, 1992, but not applicable with respect
to fiscal years beginning before Oct. 1, 1992, see section 8(d) of
Pub. L. 102-586, set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment
note under section 9858h of this title.

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42 USC SUBCHAPTER II-C - CHILD CARE SAFETY AND HEALTH
GRANTS 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-C - CHILD CARE SAFETY AND HEALTH GRANTS

-HEAD-
SUBCHAPTER II-C - CHILD CARE SAFETY AND HEALTH GRANTS

-COD-
CODIFICATION
This subchapter was enacted as part of title XIV of div. A of the
Children's Health Act of 2000, and not as part of chapter 8 of
subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97-35 which comprises this
chapter.

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42 USC Sec. 9859 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-C - CHILD CARE SAFETY AND HEALTH GRANTS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9859. Definitions

-STATUTE-
In this subchapter:
(1) Child with a disability; infant or toddler with a disability
The terms "child with a disability" and "infant or toddler with
a disability" have the meanings given the terms in sections 1401
and 1431 of title 20.
(2) Eligible child care provider
The term "eligible child care provider" means a provider of
child care services for compensation, including a provider of
care for a school-age child during non-school hours, that -
(A) is licensed, regulated, registered, or otherwise legally
operating, under State and local law; and
(B) satisfies the State and local requirements,

applicable to the child care services the provider provides.
(3) Secretary
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Health and Human
Services.
(4) State
The term "State" means any of the several States of the United
States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and
the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 106-310, div. A, title XIV, Sec. 1401, Oct. 17, 2000, 114
Stat. 1143.)

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42 USC Sec. 9859a 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-C - CHILD CARE SAFETY AND HEALTH GRANTS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9859a. Authorization of appropriations

-STATUTE-
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this
subchapter $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2001, and such sums as may
be necessary for each subsequent fiscal year.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 106-310, div. A, title XIV, Sec. 1402, Oct. 17, 2000, 114
Stat. 1143.)

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42 USC Sec. 9859b 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-C - CHILD CARE SAFETY AND HEALTH GRANTS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9859b. Programs

-STATUTE-
The Secretary shall make allotments to eligible States under
section 9859c of this title. The Secretary shall make the
allotments to enable the States to establish programs to improve
the health and safety of children receiving child care outside the
home, by preventing illnesses and injuries associated with that
care and promoting the health and well-being of children receiving
that care.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 106-310, div. A, title XIV, Sec. 1403, Oct. 17, 2000, 114
Stat. 1143.)

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42 USC Sec. 9859c 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-C - CHILD CARE SAFETY AND HEALTH GRANTS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9859c. Amounts reserved; allotments

-STATUTE-
(a) Amounts reserved
The Secretary shall reserve not more than one-half of 1 percent
of the amount appropriated under section 9859a of this title for
each fiscal year to make allotments to Guam, American Samoa, the
United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands to be allotted in accordance with their respective
needs.
(b) State allotments
(1) General rule
From the amounts appropriated under section 9859a of this title
for each fiscal year and remaining after reservations are made
under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall allot
to each State an amount equal to the sum of -
(A) an amount that bears the same ratio to 50 percent of such
remainder as the product of the young child factor of the State
and the allotment percentage of the State bears to the sum of
the corresponding products for all States; and
(B) an amount that bears the same ratio to 50 percent of such
remainder as the product of the school lunch factor of the
State and the allotment percentage of the State bears to the
sum of the corresponding products for all States.
(2) Young child factor
In this subsection, the term "young child factor" means the
ratio of the number of children under 5 years of age in a State
to the number of such children in all States, as provided by the
most recent annual estimates of population in the States by the
Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce.
(3) School lunch factor
In this subsection, the term "school lunch factor" means the
ratio of the number of children who are receiving free or reduced
price lunches under the school lunch program established under
the National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) in the
State to the number of such children in all States, as determined
annually by the Department of Agriculture.
(4) Allotment percentage
(A) In general
For purposes of this subsection, the allotment percentage for
a State shall be determined by dividing the per capita income
of all individuals in the United States, by the per capita
income of all individuals in the State.
(B) Limitations
If an allotment percentage determined under subparagraph (A)
for a State -
(i) is more than 1.2 percent, the allotment percentage of
the State shall be considered to be 1.2 percent; and
(ii) is less than 0.8 percent, the allotment percentage of
the State shall be considered to be 0.8 percent.
(C) Per capita income
For purposes of subparagraph (A), per capita income shall be -

(i) determined at 2-year intervals;
(ii) applied for the 2-year period beginning on October 1
of the first fiscal year beginning after the date such
determination is made; and
(iii) equal to the average of the annual per capita incomes
for the most recent period of 3 consecutive years for which
satisfactory data are available from the Department of
Commerce on the date such determination is made.
(c) Data and information
The Secretary shall obtain from each appropriate Federal agency,
the most recent data and information necessary to determine the
allotments provided for in subsection (b) of this section.
(d) Definition
In this section, the term "State" includes only the several
States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 106-310, div. A, title XIV, Sec. 1404, Oct. 17, 2000, 114
Stat. 1143.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The National School Lunch Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(3),
probably means the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act,
act June 4, 1946, ch. 281, 60 Stat. 230, as amended, which is
classified generally to chapter 13 (Sec. 1751 et seq.) of this
title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title note set out under section 1751 of this title and
Tables.

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42 USC Sec. 9859d 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-C - CHILD CARE SAFETY AND HEALTH GRANTS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9859d. State applications

-STATUTE-
To be eligible to receive an allotment under section 9859c of
this title, a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at
such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the
Secretary may require. The application shall contain information
assessing the needs of the State with regard to child care health
and safety, the goals to be achieved through the program carried
out by the State under this subchapter, and the measures to be used
to assess the progress made by the State toward achieving the
goals.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 106-310, div. A, title XIV, Sec. 1405, Oct. 17, 2000, 114
Stat. 1145.)

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42 USC Sec. 9859e 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-C - CHILD CARE SAFETY AND HEALTH GRANTS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9859e. Use of funds

-STATUTE-
(a) In general
A State that receives an allotment under section 9859c of this
title shall use the funds made available through the allotment to
carry out two or more activities consisting of -
(1) providing training and education to eligible child care
providers on preventing injuries and illnesses in children, and
promoting health-related practices;
(2) strengthening licensing, regulation, or registration
standards for eligible child care providers;
(3) assisting eligible child care providers in meeting
licensing, regulation, or registration standards, including
rehabilitating the facilities of the providers, in order to bring
the facilities into compliance with the standards;
(4) enforcing licensing, regulation, or registration standards
for eligible child care providers, including holding increased
unannounced inspections of the facilities of those providers;
(5) providing health consultants to provide advice to eligible
child care providers;
(6) assisting eligible child care providers in enhancing the
ability of the providers to serve children with disabilities and
infants and toddlers with disabilities;
(7) conducting criminal background checks for eligible child
care providers and other individuals who have contact with
children in the facilities of the providers;
(8) providing information to parents on what factors to
consider in choosing a safe and healthy child care setting; or
(9) assisting in improving the safety of transportation
practices for children enrolled in child care programs with
eligible child care providers.
(b) Supplement, not supplant
Funds appropriated pursuant to the authority of this subchapter
shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State,
and local public funds expended to provide services for eligible
individuals.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 106-310, div. A, title XIV, Sec. 1406, Oct. 17, 2000, 114
Stat. 1145.)

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42 USC Sec. 9859f 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER II-C - CHILD CARE SAFETY AND HEALTH GRANTS

-HEAD-
Sec. 9859f. Reports

-STATUTE-
Each State that receives an allotment under section 9859c of this
title shall annually prepare and submit to the Secretary a report
that describes -
(1) the activities carried out with funds made available
through the allotment; and
(2) the progress made by the State toward achieving the goals
described in the application submitted by the State under section
9859d of this title.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 106-310, div. A, title XIV, Sec. 1407, Oct. 17, 2000, 114
Stat. 1145.)

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42 USC SUBCHAPTER III - FOLLOW THROUGH PROGRAMS 01/03/2007

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER III - FOLLOW THROUGH PROGRAMS

-HEAD-
SUBCHAPTER III - FOLLOW THROUGH PROGRAMS

-End-


-CITE-
42 USC Part I - Direct Services 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER III - FOLLOW THROUGH PROGRAMS
Part I - Direct Services

-HEAD-
PART I - DIRECT SERVICES

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Secs. 9861, 9862 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER III - FOLLOW THROUGH PROGRAMS
Part I - Direct Services

-HEAD-
Secs. 9861, 9862. Repealed.

-MISC1-
Secs. 9861, 9862. Repealed. Pub. L. 103-382, title III, Sec.
391(w), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4025.
Section 9861, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 662, Aug. 13, 1981,
95 Stat. 508; Pub. L. 101-501, title II, Sec. 202, Nov. 3, 1990,
104 Stat. 1243, authorized financial assistance for Follow Through
programs.
Section 9862, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 663, as added Pub. L.
101-501, title II, Sec. 203, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1244; amended
Pub. L. 102-119, Sec. 26(c), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 607, related
to consideration of applications.
A prior section 9862, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 663, Aug. 13,
1981, 95 Stat. 509; Pub. L. 98-558, title III, Sec. 301, Oct. 30,
1984, 98 Stat. 2887; Pub. L. 99-425, title II, Sec. 201(a), Sept.
30, 1986, 100 Stat. 966, related to funding requirements, prior to
repeal by Pub. L. 101-501, title II, Sec. 203, Nov. 3, 1990, 104
Stat. 1244.

-End-


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42 USC Part II - Program Improvement 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER III - FOLLOW THROUGH PROGRAMS
Part II - Program Improvement

-HEAD-
PART II - PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Secs. 9863 to 9865 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER III - FOLLOW THROUGH PROGRAMS
Part II - Program Improvement

-HEAD-
Secs. 9863 to 9865. Repealed.

-MISC1-
Secs. 9863 to 9865. Repealed. Pub. L. 103-382, title III, Sec.
391(w), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4025.
Section 9863, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 664, as added Pub. L.
101-501, title II, Sec. 204(a), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1245,
authorized financial assistance for research regarding Follow
Through programs and approaches.
A prior section 9863, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 664, Aug. 13,
1981, 95 Stat. 509, related to grants or contracts for research,
demonstration, and pilot projects, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101-
501, title II, Sec. 204(a), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1245.
Section 9863a, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 664A, as added Pub.
L. 101-501, title II, Sec. 204(a), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1245,
related to technical assistance and training.
Section 9863b, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 664B, as added Pub.
L. 101-501, title II, Sec. 204(a), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1246,
authorized grants to entities which operate, or previously
operated, effective Follow Through programs.
Section 9863c, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 664C, as added Pub.
L. 101-501, title II, Sec. 204(a), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1246,
related to grant to establish national clearinghouse on Follow
Through programs.
Section 9864, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 665, Aug. 13, 1981,
95 Stat. 510; Pub. L. 101-501, title II, Sec. 205, Nov. 3, 1990,
104 Stat. 1246, related to announcement of research and evaluation
contracts.
Section 9865, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 666, Aug. 13, 1981,
95 Stat. 510; Pub. L. 101-501, title II, Sec. 206, Nov. 3, 1990,
104 Stat. 1247, related to continuing evaluation of programs under
this subchapter.

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42 USC Part III - General and Administrative Provisions 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER III - FOLLOW THROUGH PROGRAMS
Part III - General and Administrative Provisions

-HEAD-
PART III - GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Secs. 9866 to 9869 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER III - FOLLOW THROUGH PROGRAMS
Part III - General and Administrative Provisions

-HEAD-
Secs. 9866 to 9869. Repealed.

-MISC1-
Secs. 9866 to 9869. Repealed. Pub. L. 103-382, title III, Sec.
391(w), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4025.
Section 9866, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 667, as added Pub. L.
101-501, title II, Sec. 207(a), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1247,
related to authorization of appropriations to carry out this
subchapter.
A prior section 9866, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 667, Aug. 13,
1981, 95 Stat. 511, provided for technical assistance and training,
prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101-501, title II, Sec. 204(b), Nov. 3,
1990, 104 Stat. 1246.
Section 9867, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 668, Aug. 13, 1981,
95 Stat. 511; Pub. L. 99-425, title II, Sec. 201(b), Sept. 30,
1986, 100 Stat. 967; Pub. L. 101-501, title II, Secs. 201(2), 209,
Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1243, 1248, related to special conditions
on financial assistance.
Section 9868, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 669, Aug. 13, 1981,
95 Stat. 511, related to applicability of other provisions to
administration of this subchapter.
Section 9869, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 669A, as added Pub.
L. 101-501, title II, Sec. 208, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1248,
related to participation of entities that receive funds under this
subchapter in other Federal educational activities and programs.

-End-


-CITE-
42 USC SUBCHAPTER IV - GRANTS TO STATES FOR PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT OF DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAMS AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER IV - GRANTS TO STATES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF
DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

-HEAD-
SUBCHAPTER IV - GRANTS TO STATES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF
DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

-COD-
CODIFICATION
Subchapter is based on subchapter E, formerly D, of chapter 8 of
subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97-35, as added by Pub. L. 98-
558, title I, Sec. 109, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2880, and amended
and redesignated.

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9871 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER IV - GRANTS TO STATES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF
DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

-HEAD-
Sec. 9871. Authorization of appropriations

-STATUTE-
For the purpose of making allotments to States to carry out the
activities described in section 9874 of this title, there is
authorized to be appropriated $13,000,000 for fiscal year 1995.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670A, as added Pub. L. 98-558, title
I, Sec. 109, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2880; amended Pub. L. 99-425,
title III, Sec. 301, Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 967; Pub. L. 101-
501, title III, Sec. 301, Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1248; Pub. L.
103-252, title I, Sec. 122, May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 650.)


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1994 - Pub. L. 103-252 substituted "is authorized to be
appropriated $13,000,000 for fiscal year 1995" for "are authorized
to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1990
and 1991, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 1992,
1993, and 1994".
1990 - Pub. L. 101-501 substituted "are authorized" for "is
authorized", struck out "1987, 1988, 1989, and" before "1990", and
inserted "and 1991, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal
years 1992, 1993, and 1994" after "1990".
1986 - Pub. L. 99-425 amended section generally. Prior to
amendment, section read as follows: "For the purpose of allotments
to States to carry out the activities described in section 9874 of
this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for
each of the fiscal years 1985 and 1986."

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-252 effective May 18, 1994, but not
applicable to Head Start agencies and other recipients of financial
assistance under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until
Oct. 1, 1994, see section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as a note
under section 9832 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 99-425 effective Oct. 1, 1986, see section
1001 of Pub. L. 99-425, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

SHORT TITLE
For short title of this subchapter as the "State Dependent Care
Development Grants Act", see section 670H of Pub. L. 97-35, set out
as a note under section 9801 of this title.

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9872 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER IV - GRANTS TO STATES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF
DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

-HEAD-
Sec. 9872. Allotments

-STATUTE-
(a) From the amounts appropriated under section 9871 of this
title for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each State
an amount which bears the same ratio to the total amount
appropriated under such section for such fiscal year as the
population of the State bears to the population of all States,
except that no State may receive less than $50,000 in each fiscal
year.
(b) For the purpose of the exception contained in subsection (a)
of this section, the term "State" does not include Guam, American
Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific
Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670B, as added Pub. L. 98-558, title
I, Sec. 109, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2880.)


-TRANS-
TERMINATION OF TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS
For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see
note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and
Insular Possessions.

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9873 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER IV - GRANTS TO STATES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF
DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

-HEAD-
Sec. 9873. Payments under allotments to States

-STATUTE-
The Secretary shall make payments, as provided by section 6503(a)
of title 31, to each State from its allotments under section 9872
of this title from amounts appropriated under section 9871 of this
title.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670C, as added Pub. L. 98-558, title
I, Sec. 109, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2880.)

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9874 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER IV - GRANTS TO STATES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF
DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

-HEAD-
Sec. 9874. Use of allotments

-STATUTE-
(a) Referral systems; information; contents
(1) Subject to the provisions of subsections (c) and (d) of this
section, amounts paid to a State under section 9873 of this title
from its allotment under section 9872 of this title may be used for
the planning, development, establishment, operation, expansion, or
improvement by the States, directly or by grant or contract with
public or private entities, of State and local resource and
referral systems to provide information concerning the
availability, types, costs, and locations of dependent care
services. The information provided by any such system may include -

(A) the types of dependent care services available, including
services provided by individual homes, religious organizations,
community organizations, employers, private industry, and public
and private institutions;
(B) the costs of available dependent care services;
(C) the locations in which dependent care services are
provided;
(D) the forms of transportation available to such locations;
(E) the hours during which such dependent care services are
available;
(F) the dependents eligible to enroll for such dependent care
services; and
(G) any resource and referral system planned, developed,
established, expanded, or improved with amounts paid to a State
under this subchapter.

(2) The State, with respect to the uses of funds described in
paragraph (1) of this subsection shall -
(A) provide assurances that no information will be included
with respect to any dependent care services which are not
provided in compliance with the laws of the State and localities
in which such services are provided; and
(B) provide assurances that the information provided will be
the latest information available and will be kept up to date.
(b) School-age child care services; assurances; estimates
(1) Subject to the provisions of subsections (c) and (d) of this
section, amounts paid to a State under section 9873 of this title
from its allotment under section 9872 of this title may be used for
the planning, development, establishment, operation, expansion, or
improvement by the States, directly, or by grant or contract, with
public agencies or private nonprofit organizations of programs to
furnish school-age child care services before and after school.
Amounts so paid to a State and used for the operation of such child
care services shall be designed to enable children, whose families
lack adequate financial resources, to participate in before or
after school child care programs.
(2) The State, with respect to the uses of funds described in
paragraph (1) of this subsection shall -
(A) provide assurances, in the case of an applicant that is not
a State or local educational agency, that the applicant has or
will enter into an agreement with the State or local educational
agency, institution of higher education or community center
containing provisions for -
(i) the use of facilities for the provision of before or
after school child care services (including such use during
holidays and vacation periods),
(ii) the restrictions, if any, on the use of such space, and
(iii) the times when the space will be available for the use
of the applicant;

(B) provide an estimate of the costs of the establishment of
the child care service program in the facilities;
(C) provide assurances that the parents of school-age children
will be involved in the development and implementation of the
program for which assistance is sought under this Act; (!1)

(D) provide assurances that the applicant is able and willing
to seek to enroll racially, ethnically, and economically diverse
school-age children, as well as handicapped school-age children,
in the child care service program for which assistance is sought
under this Act; (!1)
(E) provide assurances that the child care program is in
compliance with State and local child care licensing laws and
regulations governing day care services for school-age children
to the extent that such regulations are appropriate to the age
group served; and
(F) provide such other assurances as the chief executive
officer of the State may reasonably require to carry out this
Act.(!1)
(c) Percentage of allotment; waiver
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), of the allotment to each
State in each fiscal year -
(A) 40 percent shall be available for the activities described
in subsection (a) of this section;
(B) 60 percent shall be available for the activities described
in subsection (b) of this section.

(2) For any fiscal year the Secretary may waive the percentage
requirements specified in paragraph (1) on the request of a State
if such State demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary -
(A) that the amount of funds available as a result of one of
such percentage requirements is not needed in such fiscal year
for the activities for which such amount is so made available;
and
(B) the adequacy of the alternative percentages, relative to
need, the State specifies the State will apply with respect to
all of the activities referred to in paragraph (1) if such waiver
is granted.
(d) Prohibition; use of amounts
A State may not use amounts paid to it under this subchapter to -

(1) make cash payments to intended recipients of dependent care
services including child care services;
(2) pay for construction or renovation; or
(3) satisfy any requirement for the expenditure of non-Federal
funds as a condition for the receipt of Federal funds.
(e) Federal share; cost of administration
(1) The Federal share of any project supported under this
subchapter shall be not more than 75 percent.
(2) Not more than 10 percent of the allotment of each State under
this subchapter may be available for the cost of administration.
(f) Duplication of services
Projects supported under this section to plan, develop,
establish, expand, operate, or improve a State or local resource
and referral system or before or after school child care program
shall not duplicate any services which are provided before October
30, 1984, by the State or locality which will be served by such
system.
(g) Technical assistance to States; planning and operational
activities
The Secretary may provide technical assistance to States in
planning and carrying out activities under this subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670D, as added Pub. L. 98-558, title
I, Sec. 109, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2880; amended Pub. L. 99-425,
title III, Sec. 302, Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 967; Pub. L. 101-
501, title III, Secs. 302, 303, 305(a), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat.
1249, 1250.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
This Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(C), (D), (F), is Pub. L.
97-35, known as the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, but
probably should have been "this subchapter", meaning subchapter E
of chapter 8 of subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97-35, known as
the State Dependent Care Development Grants Act, which is
classified to this subchapter.


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1990 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 101-501, Secs. 303(a)(1),
305(a)(1), inserted "operation," after "establishment," and struck
out "for fiscal year 1985 and fiscal year 1986" before "may be
used".
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 101-501, Secs. 303(a)(2), (3), 305(a)(2),
struck out "for fiscal year 1985 and fiscal year 1986" before "may
be used", inserted "operation," after "establishment,", struck out
"in public or private school facilities or in community centers in
communities" after "before and after school", and inserted at end
"Amounts so paid to a State and used for the operation of such
child care services shall be designed to enable children, whose
families lack adequate financial resources, to participate in
before or after school child care programs."
Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 305(a)(3)(A), inserted
"school-age children," after "diverse" and inserted comma after
last reference to "children".
Subsec. (b)(2)(F). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 305(a)(3)(B),
substituted "chief executive officer of the State" for "Governor"
and struck out "the provisions of" before "this Act".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 302, designated existing
provision as par. (1), redesignated pars. (1) and (2) as subpars.
(A) and (B), respectively, substituted "Except as provided in
paragraph (2), of" for "Of", and added par. (2).
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 303(b), redesignated pars.
(2), (4), and (5) as (1), (2), and (3), respectively, and struck
out former pars. (1) and (3) which read as follows:
"(1) pay the costs of operation of any resource and referral
system or before or after school child care program established,
expanded, or improved under subsection (a) of this section;
"(3) subsidize the direct provision of dependent care services
including child care services;".
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 305(a)(4), which directed
the substitution of "subsections (a) and (b) of this section" for
"subsection (a) of this section", could not be executed because of
the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 303(b), see
above.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 101-501, Secs. 303(a)(4), 305(a)(5),
inserted "operate," after "expand," and substituted "which are
provided before October 30, 1984," for ", which prior to October
30, 1984, are provided".
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 305(a)(6), substituted
"carrying out activities" for "operating activities to be carried
out".
1986 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99-425, Sec. 302(a), designated
existing provisions as par. (1), substituted "system may include"
for "system shall include", redesignated cls. (1) to (7) as (A) to
(G), respectively, struck out last sentence which read as follows:
"In carrying out clause (7) of the previous sentence, no
information shall be included with respect to any dependent care
services which are not provided in compliance with the laws of the
State and localities in which such services are provided", and
added par. (2).
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 99-425, Sec. 302(b)(1), struck out "where
school facilities are not available" after "centers in
communities".
Subsec. (b)(2)(E). Pub. L. 99-425, Sec. 302(b)(2), inserted
"child care" before "licensing laws".

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 99-425 effective Oct. 1, 1986, see section
1001 of Pub. L. 99-425, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

-FOOTNOTE-

(!1) So in original. Probably should be "subchapter".


-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9875 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER IV - GRANTS TO STATES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF
DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

-HEAD-
Sec. 9875. Application and description of activities; requirements

-STATUTE-
(a) Applications
(1) In order to receive an allotment under section 9872 of this
title, each State shall submit an application to the Secretary.
Each such application shall be in such form and submitted by such
date as the Secretary shall require.
(2) Each application required under paragraph (1) for an
allotment under section 9872 of this title shall contain assurances
that the State will meet the requirements of subsection (b) of this
section.
(b) Certifications
As part of the annual application required by subsection (a) of
this section, the chief executive officer of each State shall -
(1) certify that the State agrees to use the funds allotted to
it under section 9872 of this title in accordance with the
requirements of this subchapter; and
(2) certify that the State agrees that Federal funds made
available under section 9873 of this title for any period will be
so used as to supplement and increase the level of State, local,
and other non-Federal funds that would in the absence of such
Federal funds be made available for the programs and activities
for which funds are provided under that section and will in no
event supplant such State, local, and other non-Federal funds.

The Secretary may not prescribe for a State the manner of
compliance with the requirements of this subsection.
(c) Description; intended use of payments; comments; revision
(1) The chief executive officer of a State shall, as part of the
application required by subsection (a) of this section, also
prepare and furnish the Secretary (in accordance with such form as
the Secretary shall provide) with a description of the intended use
of the payments the State will receive under section 9873 of this
title, including information on the programs and activities to be
supported. The description shall be made public within the State in
such manner as to facilitate comment from any person (including any
Federal or other public agency) during development of the
description and after its transmittal. The description shall be
revised (consistent with this section) until September 30, 1991, as
may be necessary to reflect substantial changes in the programs and
activities assisted by the State under this subchapter, and any
revision shall be subject to the requirements of the preceding
sentence.
(2) The chief executive officer of each State shall include in
such a description of -
(A) the number of children who participated in before and after
school child care programs assisted under this subchapter;
(B) the characteristics of the children so served including age
levels, handicapped condition, income level of families in such
programs;
(C) the salary level and benefits paid to employees in such
child care programs; and
(D) the number of clients served in resource and referral
systems assisted under this subchapter, and the types of
assistance they requested.
(d) Application to Public Health Service Act
Except where inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter,
the provisions of section 1903(b) [42 U.S.C. 300w-2(b)], paragraphs
(1) through (5) of section 1906(a) (!1) [42 U.S.C. 300w-5(a)], and
sections 1906(b), 1907, 1908, and 1909 [42 U.S.C. 300w-5(b), 300w-
6, 300w-7, 300w-8] of the Public Health Service Act shall apply to
this subchapter in the same manner as such provisions apply to part
A of title XIX of such Act [42 U.S.C. 300w et seq.].


-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670E, as added Pub. L. 98-558, title
I, Sec. 109, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2882; amended Pub. L. 101-501,
title III, Secs. 304, 305(b), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1249, 1250.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Public Health Service Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is act
July 1, 1944, ch. 373, 58 Stat. 682, as amended. Part A of title
XIX of the Public Health Service Act is classified generally to
part A (Sec. 300w et seq.) of subchapter XVII of chapter 6A of this
title. Section 1906(a) of the Act, which is classified to section
300w-5(a) of this title, was amended generally by Pub. L. 102-531,
title I, Sec. 104(a), Oct. 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 3473, and, as so
amended, consists of pars. (1) to (4) rather than pars. (1) to (5).
For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short
Title note set out under section 201 of this title and Tables.


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1990 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 305(b), which directed
that "until September 30, 1987," be struck out, could not be
executed, because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 101-501,
Sec. 304, see below.
Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 304, designated existing provisions as par.
(1), substituted "September 30, 1991" for "September 30, 1987", and
added par. (2).

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) See References in Text note below.


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-CITE-
42 USC Sec. 9876 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER IV - GRANTS TO STATES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF
DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

-HEAD-
Sec. 9876. Report

-STATUTE-
Within three years after October 30, 1984, the Secretary shall
prepare and transmit to the Senate Committee on Labor and Human
Resources and the House Committee on Education and Labor a report
concerning the activities conducted by the States with amounts
provided under this subchapter.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670F, as added Pub. L. 98-558, title
I, Sec. 109, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2883.)

-CHANGE-
CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on Labor and Human Resources of Senate changed to
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate by
Senate Resolution No. 20, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 19,
1999.
Committee on Education and Labor of House of Representatives
treated as referring to Committee on Economic and Educational
Opportunities of House of Representatives by section 1(a) of Pub.
L. 104-14, set out as a note preceding section 21 of Title 2, The
Congress. Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities of
House of Representatives changed to Committee on Education and the
Workforce of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5,
One Hundred Fifth Congress, Jan. 7, 1997.

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42 USC Sec. 9877 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER IV - GRANTS TO STATES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF
DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

-HEAD-
Sec. 9877. Definitions

-STATUTE-
For purposes of this subchapter -
(1) the term "community center" means facilities operated by
nonprofit community-based organizations for the provision of
recreational, social, or educational services to the general
public;
(2) the term "dependent" means -
(A) an individual who has not attained the age of 17 years;
(B) an individual who has attained the age of 55 years; or
(C) an individual with a developmental disability;

(3) the term "developmental disability" has the same meaning as
in section 15002 of this title;
(4) the term "equipment" has the same meaning given that term
by section 198(a)(8) of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act of 1965; (!1)

(5) the term "institution of higher education" has the same
meaning given that term under section 1001 of title 20;
(6) the term "local educational agency" has the same meaning
given that term under section 7801 of title 20;
(7) the term "school-age children" means children aged five
through thirteen, except that in any State in which by State law
children at an earlier age are provided free public education,
the age provided in State law shall be substituted for age five;
(8) the term "school facilities" means classrooms and related
facilities used for the provision of education;
(9) the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Health and
Human Services;
(10) the term "State" means each of the several States, the
District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam,
American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Federated States of
Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and
(11) the term "State educational agency" has the meaning given
that term under section 7801 of title 20.

-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670G, as added Pub. L. 98-558, title
I, Sec. 109, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2883; amended Pub. L. 99-425,
title III, Sec. 303, Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 967; Pub. L. 101-
501, title III, Sec. 305(c), Nov. 3, 1990, 104 Stat. 1250; Pub. L.
103-382, title III, Sec. 394(l), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4029;
Pub. L. 105-244, title I, Sec. 102(a)(13)(H), Oct. 7, 1998, 112
Stat. 1621; Pub. L. 106-402, title IV, Sec. 401(b)(12), Oct. 30,
2000, 114 Stat. 1739; Pub. L. 107-110, title X, Sec. 1076(dd), Jan.
8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2093.)

-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Section 198 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
1965, referred to in par. (4), is section 198 of Pub. L. 89-10,
title I, as added Pub. L. 95-561, title I, Sec. 101(a), Nov. 1,
1978, 92 Stat. 2198, as amended, which was classified to section
2854 of Title 20, Education, prior to the general revision of Pub.
L. 89-10 by Pub. L. 100-297, title I, Sec. 1001, Apr. 28, 1988, 102
Stat. 140.


-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
2002 - Pars. (6), (11). Pub. L. 107-110 substituted "7801" for
"8801".
2000 - Par. (3). Pub. L. 106-402 substituted "section 15002 of
this title" for "section 6001(7) of this title".
1998 - Par. (5). Pub. L. 105-244, which directed amendment of
section 670G(5) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act
of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9877(5)) by substituting "section 1001" for
"section 1141(a)", was executed to this section, which is section
670G(5) of subchapter E of chapter 8 of subtitle A of title VI of
Pub. L. 97-35, known as the State Dependent Care Development Grants
Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
1994 - Par. (6). Pub. L. 103-382, Sec. 394(l)(1), substituted
"section 8801 of title 20" for "section 198(a)(10) of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965".
Par. (11). Pub. L. 103-382, Sec. 394(l)(2), substituted "section
8801 of title 20" for "section 198(a)(17) of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965".
1990 - Par. (2)(C). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 305(c)(1), substituted
"an individual" for "a person".
Par. (7). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 305(c)(2), inserted "in" after
first reference to "State".
Par. (10). Pub. L. 101-501, Sec. 305(c)(3), substituted
"Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall
Islands, Palau" for "Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands".
1986 - Par. (7). Pub. L. 99-425 inserted ", except that in any
State which by State law children at an earlier age are provided
free public education, the age provided in State law shall be
substituted for age five".

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2002 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 107-110 effective Jan. 8, 2002, except with
respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive
programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 107-110, set out as an Effective
Date note under section 6301 of Title 20, Education.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105-244 effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as
otherwise provided in Pub. L. 105-244, see section 3 of Pub. L. 105-
244, set out as a note under section 1001 of Title 20, Education.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-501 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001(a) of Pub. L. 101-501, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 99-425 effective Oct. 1, 1986, see section
1001 of Pub. L. 99-425, set out as a note under section 8621 of
this title.

-FOOTNOTE-

(!1) See References in Text note below.


-End-


-CITE-
42 USC SUBCHAPTER V - COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER V - COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

-HEAD-
SUBCHAPTER V - COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

-End-



-CITE-
42 USC Secs. 9881 to 9887 01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 105 - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER V - COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

-HEAD-
Secs. 9881 to 9887. Repealed.

-MISC1-
Secs. 9881 to 9887. Repealed. Pub. L. 103-252, title I, Secs.
112(b)(1), (2)(B), May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 640, 641.
Section 9881, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670N, as added Pub.
L. 100-297, title II, Sec. 2503, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 326,
authorized Comprehensive Child Development Program for pre-school
children. See section 9840a of this title.
Section 9882, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670O, as added Pub.
L. 100-297, title II, Sec. 2503, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 328,
proscribed Secretary from taking into consideration, when making a
grant under former section 9881, whether the applicant had applied
or received funds under subchapter II of this chapter, relating to
the Head Start program.
Section 9883, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670P, as added Pub.
L. 100-297, title II, Sec. 2503, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 329,
related to applicability to this subchapter of rules and
regulations prescribed to carry out subchapter II of this chapter
to the extent that the services provided were similar.
Section 9884, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670Q, as added Pub.
L. 100-297, title II, Sec. 2503, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 329,
directed Secretary to continually evaluate projects under this
subchapter.
Section 9885, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670R, as added Pub.
L. 100-297, title II, Sec. 2503, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 329,
directed Secretary to carry out this subchapter through the
administrative entity used to carry out subchapter II of this
chapter.
Section 9886, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670S, as added Pub.
L. 100-297, title II, Sec. 2503, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 329;
amended Pub. L. 102-119, Sec. 26(a), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 607;
Pub. L. 103-382, title III, Sec. 391(x), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat.
4025, provided definitions for terms used in this subchapter.
Section 9887, Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, Sec. 670T, as added Pub.
L. 100-297, title II, Sec. 2503, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 330;
amended Pub. L. 101-501, title VIII, Sec. 801, Nov. 3, 1990, 104
Stat. 1261, authorized appropriations to carry out this subchapter.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL
Repeal effective May 18, 1994, but not applicable to Head Start
agencies and other recipients of financial assistance under the
Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.) until Oct. 1, 1994, see
section 127 of Pub. L. 103-252, set out as an Effective Date of
1994 Amendment note under section 9832 of this title.

COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; CONGRESSIONAL STATEMENT OF
PURPOSE
Pub. L. 100-297, title II, part E, Sec. 2502, Apr. 28, 1988, 102
Stat. 325, provided that it is the purpose of part E of title II of
Pub. L. 100-297 to provide financial assistance to projects that
target and support infants and young children from low-income
families, enhance their development, and provide support for their
parents and other family members, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103-
252, title I, Sec. 112(b)(1), (2)(A), May 18, 1994, 108 Stat. 640,
641.

CONSOLIDATION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Section 112(b)(1) of Pub. L. 103-252 provided that: "In
recognition that the Comprehensive Child Development Centers Act
[enacting this subchapter, amending section 9833 of this title, and
enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and section
9801 of this title] has demonstrated positive results, and that its
purposes and functions have been consolidated into section 645A of
the Head Start Act [42 U.S.C. 9840a], the Comprehensive Child
Development Centers Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 9801 note) and the
Comprehensive Child Development Act (42 U.S.C. 9881 et seq.) are
repealed."

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