Head Start : Background and Issues.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children.

Administrative agencies--Reorganization.

Administrative agencies.

Public welfare--Finance.

Public welfare.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (35 pages, digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2011.

System Details:

System requirements: PDF reader software.

text file

Summary:

Examines issues and recent developments regarding HHS Head Start program, which provides early childhood development and related services to low-income children. Covers Early Head Start; program rules and participation; funding; allocation formula; implementation and funding under P.L. 111-5, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; program integrity and accountability; early childhood collaboration; Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood; program evaluations; past proposals to transfer Head Start to Department of Education; final rule on Head Start transportation waivers; and termination of the National Reporting System. Includes tables and graphs.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Jan. 2013). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Head Start

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.