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Office of Head Start

An Office of the Administration for Children & Families

Final Rule Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming

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August 16, 2024

The Administration for Children and Families released a final rule in the Federal Register, Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming . The rule updates the Head Start Program Performance Standards (the Performance Standards) to respond to concerns affecting the sustainability of Head Start programs.

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