[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 45CFR1306.31]



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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE

 

CHAPTER XIII--OFFICE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 

                           AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 1306_HEAD START STAFFING REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAM OPTIONS--Table 

of Contents

 

                  Subpart C_Head Start Program Options

 

Sec. 1306.31  Choosing a Head Start program option.



    (a) Grantees may choose to implement one or more than one of three 

program options: a center-based option, a home-based program option or a 

combination program option.

    (b) The program option chosen must meet the needs of the children 

and families as indicated by the community needs assessment conducted by 

the grantee.

    (c) When assigning children to a particular program option, Head 

Start grantees that operate more than one program option must consider 

such factors as the child's age, developmental level, disabilities, 

health or learning problems, previous preschool experiences and family 

situation. Grantees must also consider parents' concerns and wishes 

prior to making final assignments.