Detailed Summary of Updates to the Performance Standards
These summaries provide more detail about the changes to the Performance Standards across key topics that respond to concerns affecting the sustainability of Head Start programs.
Policy
Timeline for Compliance with Updated Performance Standard Requirements
Review the timeline for compliance with updated Head Start Program Performance Standards requirements, as of Aug. 21, 2024.
Final Rule on Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming
Log Number: ACF-OHS-PI-24-05 | Issuance Date: 08/21/2024
Overview Fact Sheet
Read a concise overview of the changes to the Performance Standards.
Performance Standards Information Center
This final rule strengthens the ability of Head Start programs to recruit and retain qualified staff, improve wages and benefits, and provide consistent quality programming for the children and families they serve.
Tribal RFI Videos from the Director
In these videos, Director Garvin introduces the Tribal RFI and reminds us of the upcoming Sept. 16, 2024, deadline to submit comments.
Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024) Head Start Funding Increase
Log Number: ACF-OHS-PI-24-02 | Issuance Date: 04/24/2024
Federal Reporting of Standard Forms 425 and 428
Log Number: ACF-PI-OHS-24-01 | Issuance Date: 01/09/2024
Addressing Questions on the NPRM
Listen as Office of Head Start leadership answers questions about the latest notice of proposed rulemaking and learn how you can submit feedback.
The Role of Head Start Programs in Addressing Lead in Water
Log Number: ACF-IM-HS-23-01 | Issuance Date: 03-28-2023