Head Start Reauthorization Information Memoranda*

 

• 2007 Reauthorization

ACF Head Start Information Memorandum ACF-IM-HS-08-01: Head Start Reauthorization (1/3/08)

 

• Effective Dates

  ACF Head Start Information Memorandum ACF-IM-HS-08-04 : Effective Dates(1/22/08)

   

• Income Eligibility; Reducing Funded Enrollment

  ACF Head Start Information Memorandum ACF-IM-HS-08-03: Two New Provisions (1/22/08)

   

• Memorandum of Understanding with LEA

  ACF Head Start Information Memorandum ACF-IM-HS-08-18: Memorandum of Understanding with Local Entity Responsible for Managing Publicly Funded Preschool Programs (10/14/08)

   

• Staff Degree and Credentialing Requirements

  ACF Head Start Information Memorandum ACF-IM-HS-08-12: Statutory Degree and Credentialing Requirements for Head Start Teaching Staff (8/19/08)

   

• Risk Management Process

  ACF Head Start Information Memorandum ACF-IM-HS-08-06: Head Start Risk Management Process (2/5/08)

 

 

 

*Please note that, in order of precedence, the 2007 Head Start Reauthorization Act is the highest authority as to Head Start issues followed by Head Start regulations that are consistent with the Act.  In addition, HHS also issues various sources of informal guidance including Information Memorandums, Program Instructions and Policy Clarifications. In the hierarchy of these sources, Policy Clarifications are generally considered to be the least authoritative.  However, all of these sources are subject to change and should be revisited on a regular basis.