HEAD START PROGRAMS

United States Code

U.S. Code most recently checked for updates: May 25, 2025

§ 9831. Statement of purpose

§ 9832. Definitions

§ 9833. Financial assistance for Head Start programs

§ 9834. Authorization of appropriations

§ 9835. Allotment of funds

§ 9835a. Repealed.

§ 9836. Designation of Head Start agencies

§ 9836a. Standards; monitoring of Head Start agencies and programs

§ 9837. Powers and functions of Head Start agencies

§ 9837a. Head Start transition and alignment with K–12 education

§ 9837b. Head Start collaboration; State early education and care

§ 9838. Submission of plans to chief executive officer

§ 9839. Administrative requirements and standards

§ 9840. Participation in Head Start programs

§ 9840a. Early Head Start programs

§ 9841. Appeals, notice, hearing, and mediation; alternative agency for Indian tribe

§ 9842. Records and audits

§ 9843. Technical assistance and training

§ 9843a. Staff qualifications and development

§ 9844. Research, demonstrations, and evaluation

§ 9845. Repealed.

§ 9846. Reports

§§ 9846a, 9847. Repealed.

§ 9848. Comparability of wages

§ 9849. Nondiscrimination provisions

§ 9850. Limitation with respect to certain unlawful activities

§ 9851. Political activities

§ 9852. Advance funding

§ 9852a. Parental consent requirement for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations

§ 9852b. Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood

§ 9852c. General provisions