A. Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this part is to set forth policies and
procedures for the review of applications and initial funding and refunding of
Head Start grantees and for the selection of replacement grantees In the event
of the voluntary or involuntary termination, or denial of refunding of Head
Start programs. It Is intended that Head Start programs be administered
effectively and responsibly; that applicants to administer programs receive
fair and equitable consideration; and that the legal rights of current Head
Start grantees be fully protected.
B. Selection of Grantees
The DCS will select those grantees selected by the Department
of Health and Human Services to operate the federal, Head Start program.
Beginning with FY '86 funds, the notice of grant award shall allocate the
minimum number of children to be served. Whenever the Department of Health and
Human Services terminates or suspends a grant or denies refunding to a grantee,
the DCS will take the same action against the grantee.
C. Consultation with Public Officials and
Consumers
The DCS will consult with HHS, appropriate local government
officials, Head Start Policy Council and other appropriate representatives of
communities to be served on the proposed replacement of Head Start
grantees.
D. Notice for
Show Cause and Hearing
a Except In emergency
situations, the DCS will not suspend financial assistance unless the grantee
has been given an opportunity to show cause why such action should not be
taken.
b The DCS will not terminate
a grant, suspend a grant for longer than 30 days, or deny refunding to a
grantee, unless the grantee has been given an opportunity for a
hearing.
E. Review of
Applications
Beginning with the FY '86 applications, the basis for review
of applications for a Head Start Program shall be the extent to which the
application promises an effective and responsible Head Start program in terms
of
(a) the cost-effectiveness of the
program proposed to be provided;
(b) the qualifications and experience In
planning, organizing, and providing comprehensive child development services at
the community level;
(c) the
provisions made for direct participation of parents in the planning, conduct
and administration of the program;
(d) the opportunities provided for employment
of target area residents and career development opportunities for
paraprofessional and other staff;
(e) the suitability of the facilities and
equipment proposed to be utilized in carrying out the Head Start
program;
(f) the administrative and
fiscal capabilities to administer all Head Start programs carried out in the
community;
(g) the provision of
training for all staff (the aggregate amount to be determined by an average
expenditure of $100 to $300 per person prorated based on the time spent on the
Head Start program);
(h) the
provision of at least 510 hours of education service per year per
child for
center based children; and
(I) for home based
children the provision of at least 100 hours of socialization per year per
child and at least 64 hours of home education service per year per child
provided by the teacher/home visitor.
