,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bhai ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #af1 #bjbe,mr4 ,sanders 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 ,mrs4 ,gillibrand1 ,mr4 ,fetterman1 ,ms4 ,hirono1 ,mr4 ,kaine1 ,mr4 ,markey1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 ,mr4 ,kim1 ,mr4 ,padilla1 ,ms4 ,smith1 ,mr4 ,van ,hollen1 ,ms4 ,warren1 ,mr4 ,welch1 ,mr4 ,wyden1 and ,mr4 ,lujn7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,head ,start ,act to improve the ,act4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act4 #b4 ,statement of purpose ,section #fcf of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking children's growth and inserting the growth of infants1 toddlers1 and children2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking children and inserting infants1 toddlers1 children12 and 7,b7 by inserting mental health1 before educational4 #c4 ,definitions ,section #fcg of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph relating to full calendar year-- 7,a7 by striking means all and inserting 8means-- 7,a7 all 2 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 with respect to the provision of ,head ,start 7including ,early ,head ,start7 center-based services in a year1 a minimum of #a1chj hours during that year4 2 7#b7 in the paragraph relating to ,indian tribe1 by striking ,the term and inserting 87,a7 ,the term #8,indian' means a member of an ,indian tribe4 7,b7 ,the term 2 7#c7 in the paragraph relating to ,state-- 7,a7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,the term and inserting 7,a7 ,the term2 7ii7 by striking and the ,commonwealth and inserting the ,commonwealth2 and 7iii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 and each of the ,freely ,associated ,states42 7,b7 by striking the second sentence2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,the term ,freely ,associated ,states means the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of ,palau4 2 7#d7 in the paragraph relating to interrelater reliability-- 7,a7 by striking means the extent to which #b and inserting 8means the extent to which-- 7,a7 #b 2 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 such raters or observers are adequately trained to recognize linguistically and culturally appropriate practices4 2 7#e7 by striking the paragraph relating to limited ,english proficient2 7#f7 in the paragraph relating to professional development-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking as appropriate and inserting including supporting linguistically and culturally responsive learning outcomes2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,g7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting mental health1 after and development2 7ii7 in clause 7iv77,,ii7-- 7,i7 by redesignating item 7bb7 as item 7cc72 and 7,,ii7 by inserting after item 7aa7 the following3 7bb7 7for teachers for ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies7 the ,native ,american ,child ,outcomes ,framework described in section #fdj7p72 2 and 7iii7 in clause 7v71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bg7 ,the term annual adjustment percentage1 used with respect to appropriations made under this subchapter for a fiscal year 7referred to in this paragraph as the determination fiscal year71 means the estimated percentage increase 7if any71 as determined by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in the ,consumer ,price ,index ,for ,all ,urban ,consumers1 issued by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 occurring in the most recent fiscal year ending prior to the beginning of such determination fiscal year4 7#bh7 ,the term assistive technology has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb74 7#bi7 ,the term ,bureau-funded school has the meaning given the term in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba74 7#cj7 ,the term chemical restraint means a drug or medication1 used on a student to control behavior or restrict freedom of movement1 that is not-- 7,a7 prescribed by a licensed physician1 or other qualified health professional acting under the scope of the professional's authority under ,state law1 for the standard treatment of a student's medical or psychiatric condition2 and 7,b7 administered as prescribed by the licensed physician or other qualified health professional acting under the scope of the professional's authority under ,state law4 7#ca7 ,the term developing ,english proficiency-- 7,a7 used with respect to a child1 means a child-- 7i7 7,i7 who was not born in the ,united ,states or whose native language is a language other than ,english2 7,,ii7 7aa7 who is a ,native ,american or a native resident of ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 or a ,freely ,associated ,state2 and 7bb7 who comes from an environment where a language other than ,english has had a significant impact on the child's level of ,english language proficiency2 or 7,,iii7 who is migratory1 whose native language is a language other than ,english1 and who comes from an environment where a language other than ,english is dominant2 and 7ii7 whose difficulties in speaking or understanding the ,english language may be sufficient to deny such child-- 7,i7 the ability to successfully achieve in a classroom in which the language of instruction is ,english2 or 7,,ii7 the opportunity to participate fully in society2 and 7,b7 used with respect to an adult1 means an adult who is learning ,english in addition to their native language4 7#cb7 ,the term mechanical restraint means any device or equipment that is used to restrict a student's freedom of movement4 7#cc7 7,a7 ,the term ,native ,american means an ,indian or a ,native ,hawaiian4 7,b7 ,the term ,native ,american ,head ,start agency1 used with respect to a ,head ,start program 7including an ,early ,head ,start program7 means-- 7i7 an ,indian tribe that operates such a program2 7ii7 a ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agency that operates such a program2 or 7iii7 an entity that is designated by an ,indian tribe to operate such a program on its behalf4 7,c7 ,the term ,native ,american language has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,native ,american ,languages ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bijb74 7#cd7 7,a7 ,the term ,native ,hawaiian has the meaning given the term in section #fbjg of the ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 7,b7 ,the term ,native ,hawaiian educational organization has the meaning given the term in section #fbjg of the ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 7,c7 ,the term ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agency means a ,head ,start agency 7including an ,early ,head ,start agency7 operated by a ,native ,hawaiian organization or a ,native ,hawaiian educational organization1 for the purpose of serving children and families in a manner that is developmentally1 linguistically1 and culturally appropriate for ,native ,hawaiians4 7,d7 ,the term ,native ,hawaiian language has the meaning given the term in section #fbjg of the ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 7,e7 ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given the term in section #fbjg of the ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 7#ce7 ,the term physical restraint means a personal restriction that immobilizes a student or reduces the ability of a student to move the student's torso1 arms1 legs1 or head freely4 7#cf7 ,the term seclusion means the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area from which the student is physically prevented from leaving1 except that such term does not include a time out4 7#cg7 ,the term universal design for learning has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc74 2 and 7#h7 by reordering the paragraphs of that section #fcg 7as amended by or added by paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of this section7 to appear in alphabetical order by the first term defined in each paragraph of that section #fcg1 and renumbering such paragraphs as so reordered4 #d4 ,authorization of appropriations ,the ,head ,start ,act is amended by inserting after section #fcg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcb7 the following3 #fcg;,a4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 and there is appropriated out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary to carry out this subchapter 7other than provisions funded under subsection 7b77-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #add1hgb1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for each succeeding fiscal year1 the amount appropriated under this section for the fiscal year preceding that succeeding fiscal year1 increased to reflect the annual adjustment percentage4 7b7 ,additional projects ,there are authorized to be appropriated1 and there are appropriated out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary-- 7#a7 for the period of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj-- 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj for improving or purchasing ,head ,start 7including ,early ,head ,start7 program facilities under section #fdd7;g71 based on demonstrated need1 in addition to any amounts otherwise available for activities described in this subparagraph2 and 7,b7 #ia1ege1jjj to facilitate children's access to ,head ,start 7including ,early ,head ,start7 services through age-appropriate transportation1 including through the purchase of vehicles under section #fdd7;g71 based on demonstrated need1 in addition to any amounts otherwise available for activities described in this subparagraph2 7#b7 #cg1ejj1jjj to fund the ,rebuilding the ,head ,start ,workforce ,grant program under section #fec7;c7 for the period of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj2 7#c7 #ie1jjj1jjj to fund the community eligibility pilot program under section #feg;,c for the period of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 7#d7 #ejj1jjj1jjj to fund the ,head ,start agency and institutions of higher education partnership activities under section #feg;,d for the period of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj2 7#e7 #hfc1jjj1jjj to enable ,head ,start 7including ,early ,head ,start7 agencies to provide center-based services under this subchapter for more than #a1chj hours 7which may include hours during summer months7 during a year1 through extended operation grants under section #feg;,e1 based on demonstrated need for the period of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj2 and 7#f7 #a1fbe1jjj1jjj to fund the ,head ,start agency and child care provider partnership activities under section #feg;,f for the period of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 in addition to any amounts otherwise available for activities described in this paragraph4 4 #e4 ,financial assistance ,section #fch of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 before ,the ,secretary2 7#b7 by striking which 7#a7 will and inserting the following3 8which-- 7#a7 will 2 7#c7 by striking readiness2 and 7#b7 will and inserting the following3 8readiness2 and 7#b7 will 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the financial assistance provided under subsection 7a7 sufficiently accounts for the costs associated with serving children with disabilities4 4 #f4 ,regional offices ,the ,head ,start ,act is amended by striking section #fci 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcd7 and inserting the following3 #fci4 ,regional offices for the ,head ,start program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall maintain at least #aj regional offices and #b program offices of the ,office of ,head ,start and ensure that the officers and employees of those offices effectively and efficiently serve ,head ,start programs 7including1 for purposes of this section1 ,early ,head ,start programs7 by-- 7#a7 scaling up effective technical assistance and training activities aligned with section #fdh2 7#b7 supporting such programs at the local level and enabling the programs to comply with requirements1 by establishing meaningful program performance standards under section #fda;,a7a7 and carrying out monitoring activities under section #fda;,a7c71 including standards and monitoring for child health and safety2 and 7#c7 improving the quality of programs and services that best meet the needs of children and families in local communities1 including addressing staff recruitment and retention challenges4 7b7 ,regions and programs ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 develop proposals for the regions served by regional offices of the ,office of ,head ,start based on factors that include considerations concerning the number of ,head ,start agencies 7including ,early ,head ,start agencies7 and eligible children and families covered by a region1 capacity of a regional office to coordinate services critical to administration of ,head ,start programs1 and capacity of a regional office to meet any cultural and linguistic expertise needs for a region2 7#b7 seek public comment on the proposals prior to any geographic designations of regions for the regional offices2 and 7#c7 designate at least #a program office for ,native ,american ,head ,start programs and #a program office for migrant and seasonal ,head ,start programs4 7c7 ,adequate staffing ,the head of each such regional or program office shall ensure that all ,head ,start programs served by the region or program shall have adequate staffing to meet the requirements of subsection 7a74 4 #g4 ,allotment of funds2 limitations on assistance 7a7 ,allotment ,section #fdj7;a7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #fci and inserting section #fcg;,a7a72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking ,indian each place it appears and inserting ,native ,american2 7ii7 in clause 7iv7-- 7,i7 by striking the ,republic of ,palau12 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 and each of the ,freely ,associated ,states before 7for2 and 7,,iii7 by adding and at the end2 7iii7 by striking clause 7v72 7iv7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7v72 and 7v7 in clause 7v71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american2 and 7,,ii7 by striking #bjjg and inserting #bjbe2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking section #fci and inserting section #fcg;,a7a72 7ii7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 by redesignating subclause 7,,ii7 as subclause 7,,iii72 7iv7 by inserting after subclause 7,i7 the following3 7,,ii7 the ,secretary shall set aside not less than #dj1jjj1jjj for the ,head ,start ,career ,advancement ,partnership ,program activities under section #fdh7;h72 and 2 and 7v7 in subclause 7,,iii77cc71 as so redesignated1 by striking and 7g7 and inserting 7g71 and 7h72 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,the ,secretary shall1 subject to consultation with ,indian tribes1 representatives of ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies1 and members of ,indian tribes and ,native ,hawaiian communities1 reserve not less than #dj1jjj1jjj to fund research1 demonstration1 and evaluation activities under section #fej1 of which not more than #aj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year shall be available to carry out section #fej7k74 2 7,d7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h71 respectively2 7,e7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 ,the ,secretary shall reserve at least #f1jjj1jjj to carry out section #fci1 concerning the regional offices and program offices of the ,office of ,head ,start4 2 and 7,f7 in subparagraph 7,g71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking section #fci and inserting section #fcg;,a7a72 and 7ii7 by striking through 7,e7 and inserting through 7,f72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,ii7-- 7aa7 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american2 and 7bb7 by adding and at the end2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 make awards to ,head ,start agencies 7including ,early ,head ,start agencies7 based on demonstrated need1 through reservations for fiscal year #bjbf1 of-- 7aa7 #cjj1jjj1jjj for conversions of program slots under subsection 7f77#b77;,c72 7bb7 #d1djd1jjj1jjj for extended operation under section #fdb7;j71 to enable ,head ,start 7including ,early ,head ,start7 agencies to provide center-based services under this subchapter on a full calendar year schedule2 and 7cc7 #hj1jjj1jjj for mental health support under section #fdi2 2 7ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by striking subclause 7,i72 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7i7-- and all that follows through for fiscal year #bjaa and inserting clause 7i71 for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,,iii7 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american2 7,,iv7 by redesignating items 7aa7 and 7bb7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 and aligning the margins of those subclauses with the margins of subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7i72 and 7,v7 in subclause 7,,ii71 as so redesignated1 by striking item 7aa7 and inserting subclause 7,i72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clauses 7i7 and 7ii77,i71 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american2 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking subclauses 7,i77aa7 and 7,,ii77bb7 of clause 7ii71 of subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting clause 7ii77,,ii71 of subparagraph 7,a7 2 7iii7 in clause 7ii77,i71 by striking section #fci and inserting section #fcg;,a7a72 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii71 by striking 7which shall remain available through the end of fiscal year #bjab72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #bjj1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by inserting 1 serving infants and toddlers1 and serving children with disabilities1 before and may consider2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking clause 7iv7 or 7v7 of paragraph 7#b77;,b7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,b77iv72 7ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american2 7,,ii7 by striking #c percent and inserting #d4e percent2 and 7,,iii7 by striking section #fdi7k7 and inserting section #fej7k72 7iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking section #fdi7l7 and inserting section #fej7l72 and 7iv7 in clause 7iv77,i77aa7-- 7,i7 by striking the covered percentage and inserting #ee percent2 7,,ii7 by striking that covered percentage and inserting that #ee percent2 and 7,,iii7 by striking the poverty line each place it appears and inserting #fj percent of the ,state's median income for a family of the same size2 and 7,e7 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 7#e7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 7except that an amount of not less than #c1ehj1jjj1jjj 7referred to in this ,act as the additional compensation amount7 shall be used for fiscal year #bjbf to enable ,head ,start agencies to improve that compensation of the personnel1 workers1 and counselors as described in section #fec7 before in the manner2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 not used under subparagraph 7,a71 after remaining funds2 7ii7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting children with disabilities1 after farmworker families12 7iii7 by striking clause 7v7 and inserting the following3 7v7 ,ensuring that agencies providing center-based ,early ,head ,start or ,head ,start programs establish and maintain hours of program operation that meet full calendar year requirements1 to the extent required by section #fdb7;j71 including by increasing the number of weeks of operation in a calendar year4 2 7iv7 in clause 7vii71 by inserting and in an age-appropriate manner to facilitate access to services after safely2 and 7v7 in clause 7viii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 consistent with the requirements of section #fec42 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,c77i77,,ii77aa7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,c77i77,,iii77aa72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking cost-of-living and inserting cost of living2 and 7ii7 by striking percentage change and inserting percentage increase 7if any72 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the ,federated and all that follows and inserting or the ,freely ,associated ,states44 7b7 ,federal share ,section #fdj7;b77#d7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7;b77#d77 is amended by striking major disaster and inserting major disaster or emergency declared under section #dja or #eja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj1 #eaia74 7c7 ,children with disabilities ,section #fdj7;d7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,education1 after ,secretary shall2 7,b7 by inserting 1 subject to such regulations as the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may prescribe after assure that2 and 7,c7 by striking #bjji and inserting #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking special needs of such children and inserting needs of such children with disabilities who are determined to be eligible4 7d7 ,locally designed or specialized service delivery models ,section #fdj7;f7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,improving ,head ,start for ,school ,readiness ,act of #bjjg and inserting the ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by inserting at the end the following3 7,c7 the conversion of ,head ,start program slots to ,early ,head ,start program slots and for enabling programs to meet the needs of families in their communities through a simple and streamlined process1 such as procedures that relate to enabling the programs to meet those needs through-- 7i7 preparation of staff for teaching1 caring for1 and supporting the development of infants and toddlers1 as applicable2 7ii7 planning for changes in facilities and outdoor space2 and 7iii7 staff recruitment1 training1 and professional development4 4 7e7 ,expansion considerations ,section #fdj7;g7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c77iv71 by inserting 1 including kinship care before the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by inserting 1 including whether the applicant is proposing to operate a program within a local area with a high percentage of low-income families before the semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 the extent to which the applicant will provide for or facilitate the provision of age-appropriate transportation for eligible children1 including transportation for homeless children1 to facilitate their participation in the program2 and 7,j7 the extent to which the applicant provides to program staff compensation and benefits that are adequate to attract and retain qualified staff for program quality1 consistent with the requirements of section #fec4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the poverty line and inserting #fj percent of the ,state median income for a family of the same size4 7f7 ,hours of services ,section #fdj7k7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7k77 is amended by striking 7k7 and all that follows through ,the provisions and inserting 7k7 ,the provisions4 7g7 ,migrant and seasonal ,head ,start programs ,section #fdj7l7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7l77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,indian and inserting ,indian 7including ,alaska ,native7 and ,native ,hawaiian2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal2 and 7ii7 by inserting and with ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies 7which may be ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agencies7 before the semicolon2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and ,native ,hawaiian1 after ,alaska ,native14 7h7 ,curricula generally ,section #fdj7o7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7o77 is amended by inserting 7except for curricula for ,native ,american ,head ,start programs7 before be aligned4 7i7 ,curricula and instructional materials for ,native ,american ,head ,start programs ,section #fdj of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7p7 7#a7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7o71 the ,secretary shall consult with ,indian tribes1 representatives of ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies1 and members of ,indian and ,native ,hawaiian communities to determine appropriate curricula and instructional materials that-- 7,a7 preserve the languages and cultures of ,indian tribes and ,native ,hawaiian communities1 as the case may be2 7,b7 align with a ,native ,american ,child ,outcomes ,framework1 which shall be developed through consultation with ,tribal governments and ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies and shall include goals concerning ,native ,american languages and linguistically and culturally responsive teaching and learning methods2 and 7,c7 provide for instruction in a ,native ,american language and support linguistically and culturally responsive education and learning4 7#b7 ,used with respect to a ,native ,american ,head ,start 7including an ,early ,head ,start7 program1 a reference in this subchapter to the ,head ,start ,child ,outcomes ,framework shall be considered to be a reference to the ,native ,american ,child ,outcomes ,framework4 4 #h4 ,designation of ,head ,start agencies 7a7 ,system for designation renewal ,section #fda7;c7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcf7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii71 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal2 7ii7 by inserting 1 or consultation with a ,native ,hawaiian organization or a ,native ,hawaiian educational organization and shall engage in consultation with a representative of the ,native ,american ,head ,start agency1 before for the purpose2 and 7iii7 by striking ,indian each place it appears and inserting ,native ,american2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking and ,labor each place it appears and inserting and ,workforce4 7b7 ,designation when no entity is renewed ,section #fda7;d77#b7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcf7;d77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting mental health1 before educational12 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting linguistically1 culturally1 and before developmentally each place it appears2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,h7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7vii72 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 entities supporting the mental health and well-being of children2 2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,j7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iii7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking 2 and and inserting 1 including1 in the case of ,native ,american ,head ,start programs 7including ,early ,head ,start programs71 services promoting literacy in ,native ,american languages22 7ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by inserting and at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 mental health resources2 2 7,b7 in clause 7v77,,ii71 by inserting 1 including1 in the case of ,native ,american ,head ,start programs 7including ,early ,head ,start programs71 services promoting literacy and communication in ,native ,american languages before the semicolon2 and 7#e7 in subparagraph 7,k7-- 7,a7 by striking limited ,english proficient children and children who are developing ,english proficiency2 and 7,b7 by inserting or ,native ,american after ,english4 7c7 ,prohibition ,section #fda7;e7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcf7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the subsection heading and inserting the following3 7e7 ,prohibition ,against ,non-,native ,american ,head ,start ,agency ,receiving a ,grant for a ,native ,american ,head ,start ,program 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking non-,indian and inserting non-,native ,american2 and 7,b7 by striking an ,indian and inserting a ,native ,american2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking no ,indian and inserting no ,native ,american2 7,b7 by striking an ,indian each place it appears and inserting a ,native ,american2 and 7,c7 by striking a non-,indian and inserting a non-,native ,american4 7d7 ,community ,section #fda7;h7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcf7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal2 and 7#b7 by inserting an area served by a ,native ,hawaiian organization or ,native ,hawaiian educational organization1 before or a neighborhood4 #i4 ,standards and monitoring 7a7 ,standards ,section #fda;,a7a7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcf;a7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting mental health1 before parental involvement12 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7ix71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7x7-- 7,i7 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 and 7,,ii7 by adding and at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7xi7 abilities related to ,native ,american languages and cultures1 in the case of a ,head ,start program 7which may be an ,early ,head ,start program7 operated by a ,native ,american ,head ,start agency1 if the ,native ,american ,head ,start agency elects to focus on the preservation and revitalization of ,native ,american languages and cultures in accordance with the ,native ,american ,child ,outcomes ,framework2 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting services for children with disabilities1 before administration12 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking the ,improving ,head ,start for ,school ,readiness ,act of #bjjg and inserting the ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act2 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking section #fdi7;j7 and inserting section #fej7;j72 7iii7 in clause 7vi71 by inserting and mental health before services and physical2 7iv7 in clause 7ix71 by striking and at the end2 7v7 in clause 7x71 by adding and at the end2 and 7vi7 by adding at the end the following3 7xi7 standards and guidelines related to ,native ,american languages and cultures1 in the case of a ,head ,start program 7which may be an ,early ,head ,start program7 operated by a ,native ,american ,head ,start agency1 if the ,native ,american ,head ,start agency elects to focus on the preservation and revitalization of ,native ,american languages and cultures in accordance with the ,native ,american ,child ,outcomes ,framework2 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by striking the ,improving ,head ,start for ,school ,readiness ,act of #bjjg and inserting the ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by striking consult with and inserting generally defer to2 7ii7 by inserting or ,native ,hawaiian organizations or ,native ,hawaiian educational organizations1 before experts2 7iii7 by inserting and ,native ,hawaiian1 before early childhood education2 and 7iv7 by inserting and revitalization1 cultural preservation1 after language acquisition4 7b7 ,measures ,section #fda;,a7b7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcf;a7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 and aligning the margins of those clauses with the margins of the clauses in paragraph 7#e77;,a7 of that section2 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,the ,secretary1 in consultation and inserting ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 in consultation 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so designated-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking shall2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 as so redesignated1 by striking special needs and inserting disabilities2 and 7iii7 in clause 7iv71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 in consultation with ,indian tribes1 representatives of ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies1 and members of ,indian tribes and ,native ,hawaiian communities1 use relevant research and practices to inform1 revise1 and provide guidance to ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies to support-- 7i7 classroom instructional practices1 including incorporating the use of universal design for learning2 7ii7 community engagement2 7iii7 program evaluation2 7iv7 preservation and revitalization of ,native ,american languages and cultures2 and 7v7 compliance by such an agency with performance standards under subsection 7a7 if a corresponding ,tribal government integrates funding for ,head ,start1 including ,early ,head ,start1 programs under the authorities provided in the ,indian ,employment1 ,training and ,related ,services ,demonstration ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cdja et seq471 and maintenance of annual funding under this subchapter as a result of that compliance4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,h7 and 7,i71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 include the provision of appropriate services and accommodations1 and auxiliary aids and other assistive technology1 for children with disabilities2 7,g7 include the provision of appropriate accommodations for children who are developing ,english proficiency2 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 identifying the individualized needs of children with disabilities2 and 4 7c7 ,monitoring ,section #fda;,a7c77#b7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcf;a7c77#b77 is amended1 in paragraphs 7,a77i77,,ii7 and 7,c71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency4 7d7 ,reductions and redistributions ,section #fda;,a7h7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcf;a7h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b77iv71 by inserting and full calendar year after full-working-day2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f77;,a77i7-- 7,a7 by striking the clause heading and inserting the following3 7i7 ,native ,american ,head ,start programs 2 and 7,b7 by striking ,indian each place it appears and inserting ,native ,american4 #aj4 ,powers and functions 7a7 ,authority ,section #fdb7;b7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcg7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 continuous programming to support the health1 mental health1 and well-being of adults and children2 and 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,at and all that follows through offer and inserting ,annually offer2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#af7 as paragraph 7#ag72 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ae7 the following3 7#af7 ,establish effective procedures for identifying children with disabilities who are eligible for reasonable accommodations under section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 and informing parents of such children about their rights and the reasonable accommodations1 necessary to help promote the school readiness of such children1 that are available through its program4 4 7b7 ,collaboration and coordination ,section #fdb7;e7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcg7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting the program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq471 before programs under subtitle ,b2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,improving ,head ,start for ,school ,readiness ,act of #bjjg and inserting the ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,,ix71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating subclause 7,x7 as subclause 7,,xi72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subclause 7,,ix7 the following3 7,x7 services provided to children with disabilities under section #fai and part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adai1 #adca et seq472 and 4 7c7 ,quality standards1 curricula1 and assessment ,section #fdb7;f7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcg7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 incorporate the principles of universal design for learning2 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#aj7-- 7,a7 by striking children who are limited ,english proficient and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 and 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 develop procedures for identifying children with disabilities who are eligible for reasonable accommodations under section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 and informing parents of such children about their rights and the reasonable accommodations1 necessary to help promote the school readiness of such children1 that are available through its program4 4 7d7 ,extended operation ,section #fdb of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,extended operation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 by ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 each ,head ,start agency 7including1 for purposes of this subsection1 an ,early ,head ,start agency7 providing center-based services under this subchapter shall provide the services on a full calendar year schedule4 7#b7 ,exemption ,the ,secretary may exempt such an agency from operating fewer hours than the hours in a full calendar year schedule only if the ,secretary finds reasonable evidence that operation on such a schedule-- 7,a7 would cause significant reductions in enrollment in slots2 and 7,b7 does not meet the needs of eligible children and families in the area served1 and the agency operates a program that meets those needs1 which may include a locally designed option to meet the developmental needs of children as demonstrated through a regularly conducted community needs assessment4 7#c7 ,exception ,migrant and seasonal ,head ,start agencies and ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies are exempt from paragraph 7#a74 4 #aa4 ,head ,start transition and alignment with ,k-#ab education ,section #fdb;,a7a7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcg;a7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7or a ,bureau-funded school in the case of children who will attend such school7 after local educational agency2 7#b7 in paragraphs 7#c71 7#e71 and 7#aj71 by inserting 7or such ,bureau-funded school7 after local educational agency2 7#c7 in paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h71 by striking limited ,english proficient children each place it appears and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking and at the end2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#ad71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ae7 coordinating activities and collaborating with a coordinator for a full-service community school 7which term shall have1 for purposes of this paragraph1 the meaning given the term in section #dfbb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb77 to facilitate the transition for children served by a ,head ,start agency 7which may be an ,early ,head ,start program7 into a full-service community school1 if such school is located within the agency's service area4 4 #ab4 ,head ,start collaboration ,section #fdb;,b of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcg;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #fdj7;a77#b77;,b77vi7 and inserting section #fdj7;a77#b77;,b77v72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 ,tribal1 after ,state2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 by inserting and ,bureau-funded schools1 after local educational agencies12 and 7,,ii7 by striking at both the ,state and inserting at ,state1 ,tribal2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,c77vi71 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american4 #ac4 ,submission of plans to ,governors ,section #fdc of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihch7 is amended1 in the last sentence1 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american4 #ad4 ,administrative requirements and standards ,section #fdd of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihci7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by inserting after facility the following3 1 and a certification that the facility is in compliance with title ,,iii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaha et seq472 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 or ,native ,hawaiian educational organizations after tribes each place it appears2 and 7ii7 by inserting ,native ,american before ,head ,start2 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#a71 in the first sentence by striking tribes1 and inserting tribes1 ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agencies and communities12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by striking ,american ,indian and inserting ,native ,american2 and 7,b7 by striking members of an ,indian tribe and inserting ,native ,americans4 #ae4 ,participation in ,head ,start program 7a7 ,designation correction ,section #fde of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj7 is amended by striking 7a7 the first place it appears and all that follows through ,the ,secretary the first place it appears and inserting 7a77#a77;,a7 ,the ,secretary4 7b7 ,eligibility ,subsection 7a71 as so designated1 of section #fde of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj7 is amended1 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting paragraph 7#b7 and subsections 7d77#a7 and 7e72 7#b7 in clause 7i71 by striking if the first place it appears and all that follows and inserting 8if-- 7,i7 their families' incomes are below #fj percent of the ,state median income for a family of the same size2 7,,ii7 their families are eligible or1 in the absence of child care1 would potentially be eligible for public assistance2 or 7,,iii7 the children previously participated in a full year of a ,head ,start 7which may be an ,early ,head ,start7 program2 2 7#c7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,a7 by striking homeless2 7,b7 by striking participation2 and inserting participation if the children are--2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 homeless children2 7,,ii7 children in foster care1 in kinship care1 or who experienced child abuse or neglect as defined under section #c of the ,child ,abuse and ,prevention and ,treatment ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja note72 7,,iii7 children who are eligible for 7whether or not they are receiving7-- 7aa7 benefits under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq472 7bb7 assistance under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 7cc7 supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7dd7 assistance under a nutrition assistance program under section #ai of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbh7 or a commodity distribution program for ,indians under section #d7;a7 of the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note72 7ee7 assistance under section #ag of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf72 or 7ff7 assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f72 7,,iv7 children with disabilities2 7,v7 children of current 7as of the date of the determination of eligibility7 staff of a ,head ,start agency 7which may be an ,early ,head ,start agency72 and 7,,vi7 children who are part of another vulnerable group that would benefit from ,head ,start services 7which may be ,early ,head ,start services71 as such group is approved by the ,secretary2 2 7#d7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking from and all that follows through if--2 7,b7 by striking may include-- and all that follows through to a reasonable and inserting may include1 to a reasonable2 7,c7 by striking 7ii72 and and inserting 7ii71 if--2 7,d7 by redesignating items 7aa7 and 7bb7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and aligning the margins of the subclauses with the margins of subclause 7,i7 of clause 7iv72 7,e7 in subclause 7,i71 as so designated1 by striking 7or subclause 7,i7 if the child involved has a disability72 and 7,f7 in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 as so designated1 by striking this subclause and inserting this clause2 7#e7 in clause 7iv7-- 7,a7 by striking clause 7iii77,,ii7 each place it appears and inserting clause 7iii72 7,b7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking 7or clause 7iii77,i7 if the child involved has a disability72 and 7,c7 in subclause 7,,vi71 by striking clause 7iii77,i712 7#f7 in clause 7v7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7which may be an ,early ,head ,start program7 after a ,head ,start program2 and 7,b7 by striking through and all that follows and inserting until kindergarten entry44 7c7 ,native ,american selection criteria ,section #fde7;d7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,an ,indian tribe and all that follows and inserting the following3 ,an ,indian tribe1 ,native ,hawaiian organization1 or ,native ,hawaiian educational organization that operates a ,head ,start program 7which may be an ,early ,head ,start program7 may1 at its discretion1 establish selection criteria1 including criteria to prioritize children in families in which a child or a family member is a member of an ,indian tribe or is a ,native ,hawaiian1 or in households in which a household member is a member of an ,indian tribe or is a ,native ,hawaiian1 to enroll ,native ,american children who would most benefit from such program1 but who are not eligible under clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subsection 7a77#a77;,b742 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 ,native ,hawaiian organization1 or ,native ,hawaiian educational organization after ,indian tribe2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 and ,native ,hawaiian educational organizations after ,indian tribes2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking or tribes each place it appears and inserting 1 ,native ,hawaiian organization1 or ,native ,hawaiian educational organization4 7d7 ,migrant or seasonal selection criteria ,section #fde of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,subject to section #fdj7l7 and the description of families in the definition of migrant or seasonal ,head ,start program in section #fcg1 an agency that operates a migrant or seasonal ,head ,start program 7which may be an ,early ,head ,start program7 may1 at its discretion1 establish selection criteria to enroll children of migrant or seasonal farmworker families who would most benefit from such program but who are not eligible under clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 giving priority to children of migrant farmworker families described in subparagraph 7,a7 of the paragraph establishing that definition in section #fcg4 ,the selection criteria shall limit that enrollment to children who have at least #a family member whose income comes primarily from agricultural employment as defined in section #c of the ,migrant and ,seasonal ,agricultural ,worker ,protection ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjb74 4 #af4 ,early ,head ,start programs 7a7 ,cognitive development ,section #fde;,a7b77#a7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj;a7b77#a77 is amended by striking intellectual and inserting cognitive4 7b7 ,eligible service providers ,section #fde;,a7d7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj;a7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting partnerships and after including4 7c7 ,selection ,section #fde;,a7e7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj;a7e77 is amended by striking under this section and all that follows and inserting 8under this section-- 7#a7 on a competitive basis to applicants meeting the criteria specified in subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 giving priority to-- 7,a7 entities that have a record of providing early1 continuous1 and comprehensive childhood development and family services2 or 7,b7 entities that are operating a ,head ,start program4 4 7d7 ,training and technical assistance ,section #fde;,a7g77#b77;,b77i7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj;a7g77#b77;,b77i77 is amended by striking section #fdj7;a77#b77;,c77i77,,ii77bb7 and inserting section #fdj7;a77#b77;,c77i77,,iii77bb74 7e7 ,center-,based staff ,section #fde;,a7h7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj;a7h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjaj12 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking not later than ,september #cj1 #bjaj14 7f7 ,staff qualifications ,section #fde;,a7i77#b7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj;a7i77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking children who are limited ,english proficient and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 mental health1 after what health2 7,b7 by striking by offering and inserting 8by-- 7i7 offering 2 7,c7 in clause 7i71 as so designated1 by adding and at the end2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ensuring that all children receiving such a home visit receive adequate screening and appropriate follow-up for1 and families receive referrals to access services for1 potential social1 emotional1 behavioral1 or other mental health concerns2 2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by inserting 1 mental health1 after health4 #ag4 ,appeals1 notice1 and hearing ,section #fdf7;e77#a7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihda7;e77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,indian tribe each place it appears and inserting ,indian tribe1 ,native ,hawaiian organization1 or ,native ,hawaiian educational organization2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the tribe the first place it appears and inserting the ,indian tribe1 ,native ,hawaiian organization1 or ,native ,hawaiian educational organization2 and 7#c7 except as described in paragraph 7#b7 of this section1 by striking the tribe each place it appears and inserting the ,indian tribe or ,native ,hawaiian community involved4 #ah4 ,technical assistance and training ,section #fdh of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking staff 7including instruction and inserting the following3 8staff1 including-- 7,i7 instruction 2 and 7ii7 by striking families1 including training and inserting the following3 8families2 and 7,,ii7 training 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7x77,,ii7-- 7,i7 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 and 7,,ii7 by striking limited ,english proficient individuals and inserting individuals who are developing ,english proficiency2 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7xii7 through 7xvi7 as clauses 7xiv7 through 7xviii71 respectively2 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7xi7 the following3 7xii7 assist ,head ,start agencies and programs to-- 7,i7 increase the utilization of evidence-based systemic approaches to positive behavioral interventions and supports in ,head ,start programs2 7,,ii7 prevent seclusion1 mechanical restraint1 and chemical restraint1 and prevent and reduce physical restraint1 in ,head ,start programs2 and 7,,iii7 collect data needed to carry out the evaluation under section #fej7n72 7xiii7 assist ,head ,start agencies in the development of policies and procedures to promote the coordination and timely and appropriate delivery of services1 and payment or reimbursement of such services1 under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif72 2 and 7iv7 in clause 7xvii71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking assist ,indian and inserting assist ,native ,american2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian after of ,indian2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #fdj7;a77#b77;,c77i77,,ii77cc7 and inserting section #fdj7;a77#b77;,c77i77,,iii77cc72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #fdj7;a77#b77;,c77i77,,ii77aa7 and inserting section #fdj7;a77#b77;,c77i77,,iii77aa72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking children and families who are limited ,english proficient and inserting children and family members who are developing ,english proficiency2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,i7 as subparagraph 7,k72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,h7 the following3 7,i7 ,activities to provide training necessary to implement evidence-based systemic approaches to positive behavioral interventions and supports1 including technical assistance for data-driven decision-making related to behavioral supports and interventions4 7,j7 ,activities to improve the implementation and evaluation of strategies and procedures to prevent seclusion1 mechanical restraint1 and chemical restraint1 and prevent and reduce physical restraint1 in ,head ,start programs4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and1 as appropriate1 ,native ,american languages before the semicolon at the end2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking children who are limited ,english proficient and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,indian each place the term appears and inserting ,native ,american2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #fdj7;a77#b77;,c77i77,,ii77bb7 and inserting section #fdj7;a77#b77;,c77i77,,iii77bb72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking section #fdj7;a77#b77;,c77i77,,ii77bb7 and inserting section #fdj7;a77#b77;,c77i77,,iii77bb72 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and ,labor and inserting and ,workforce2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,disability-,related services ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with the ,secretary of ,education and other experts1 as appropriate1 on the services and supports provided to infants1 toddlers1 and children with disabilities under section #fai and part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adai1 #adca et seq47 and section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid72 and 7#b7 provide training and technical assistance to ,head ,start agencies 7including ,early ,head ,start agencies7 to improve its coordination and collaboration as required under subparagraphs 7,h77ii7 and 7,n7 of section #fda7;d77#b7 and sections #fdb7;e77#c71 #fdb;,b7a77#b77;,b77iv71 and #fde;,a7b77#aa74 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7h71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,hispanic-serving institutions1 and ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities and inserting 1 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 and other minority-serving institutions1 including ,hispanic-serving institutions2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and costs related to tuition1 fees1 and books and inserting 1 the cost of attendance of the education programs1 and other costs associated with in-service learning2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking children with limited ,english proficiency and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 by inserting 1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian after ,indian2 and 7bb7 by striking tribal culture and language and inserting ,tribal culture and ,native ,american languages2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 in the case of other minority-serving institutions1 to help ,head ,start agency staff develop skills and expertise needed to teach in programs serving large numbers of ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 ,native ,hawaiian1 and ,asian ,american and ,pacific ,islander children1 including programs to develop the linguistic skills and expertise needed to teach in programs serving a large number of children who are developing ,english proficiency2 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking ,hispanic-serving institutions1 or ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities and inserting 1 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 or other minority-serving institutions1 including ,hispanic-serving institutions2 7v7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g71 respectively2 7vi7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 to provide supportive services1 such as transportation1 child care1 dependent care1 assistive technology1 and food assistance1 that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in activities authorized under this subsection2 2 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking technology literacy programs for ,indian and inserting digital literacy programs for ,native ,american2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and after semicolon2 7viii7 in subparagraph 7,g71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7ix7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 to provide opportunities for participants to practice and develop teaching that integrate knowledge from education through classroom-based1 paid clinical experiences in which candidates may teach or lead alongside an expert mentor teacher4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking under this section4 and inserting and other minority-serving institutions1 including ,native ,american-serving nontribal institutions1 ,alaska ,native-serving institutions1 and ,native ,hawaiian-serving institutions under this section22 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 provide appropriate technical assistance to communities interested in establishing campus-based ,head ,start services at institutions of higher education1 including analysis of the economic circumstances of the college education population in the community and potential partnership models that may be appropriate for the community2 and 7,d7 provide technical assistance to institutions receiving grants under this subsection on the ability to leverage existing ,federal and ,state funds1 such as-- 7i7 ,state prekindergarten funding2 7ii7 dedicated ,state funding for infant and toddler care2 and 7iii7 the ,child ,care ,access ,means ,parents in ,school program under section #dai,n of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;e74 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking ,hispanic-serving institution1 or ,tribal ,college or ,university desiring and inserting ,tribal ,college or ,university1 or other minority-serving institution1 including a ,hispanic-serving institution1 desiring2 and 7ii7 by striking ,hispanic-serving institutions1 or ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities and inserting ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 or other minority-serving institutions1 including ,hispanic-serving institutions2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f71 respectively2 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,award basis ,in making awards under this subsection1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall consult with the ,secretary of ,education2 and 7,b7 to the extent practicable based on the applications received1 shall distribute the grant funds available under this subsection proportionately among institutions designated as historically ,black colleges and universities1 as ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 and as other minority-serving institutions1 based on the number of institutions designated in each such category in all ,states1 as compared to the total number of designated institutions in all such categories in all ,states4 2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,h71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,c71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7,a7 ,the term ,alaska ,native-serving institution has the meaning given such term in section #cag7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d7b774 7,b7 ,the term cost of attendance has the meaning given the term in section #dgb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgaa74 2 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7,e7 ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7,f7 ,the term ,native ,american-serving nontribal institution has the meaning given such term in section #cga7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7c774 7,g7 ,the term ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution has the meaning given such term in section #cag7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d7b774 2 and 7,g7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated1 by striking or shall repay such assistance and inserting 1 but shall not be required to repay such assistance if the teaching requirement is not met4 #ai4 ,staff qualifications and development ,section #fdh;,a of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdc;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking development of children and inserting development of all children by applying the principles of universal design for learning2 and 7,,ii7 by striking readiness of children and inserting readiness of children1 including infants and toddlers as applicable12 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking children2 and and inserting children1 including1 as applicable1 infants and toddlers22 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 providing linguistically and culturally appropriate instruction2 and 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking all2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by inserting all before ,head ,start education coordinators2 and 7bb7 in subclause 7,i71 by inserting 1 including linguistically and culturally appropriate instruction and curricula before the semicolon2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c77i77,,ii71 by striking and ,labor and inserting and ,workforce2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting 1 including linguistically and culturally appropriate instruction1 after classroom instruction2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking shall-- and all that follows through degree4 and inserting the following3 shall teach or work in a ,head ,start program for a minimum of #c years after receiving the degree1 but shall not be required to repay such assistance if the teaching requirement is not met42 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by striking or #ajb2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 #ajjb2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting to support linguistically and culturally appropriate instruction1 after education services12 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#e71 by striking 7including populations of limited ,english proficient children7 and inserting 1 including populations of children who are developing ,english proficiency and children with disabilities2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7g71 by striking tribal each place the term appears and inserting ,tribal4 #bj4 ,mental health ,the ,head ,start ,act is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #fdi and #fej 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdd and #ihdf7 as sections #fej and #fea1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #fdh;,a the following3 #fdi4 ,mental health 7a7 ,references ,in this section1 a reference to a ,head ,start program includes an ,early ,head ,start program and a reference to a ,head ,start agency includes an ,early ,head ,start agency4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,mental ,health and ,substance ,use1 shall ensure each ,head ,start agency supports the mental health and well-being of the staff of1 and parents and children served by1 the ,head ,start program of the agency4 7c7 ,requirements ,in order to carry out subsection 7b71 each ,head ,start agency shall-- 7#a7 support adult mental health and well-being1 including engaging families in responsive relationships1 in home visiting services1 and promoting staff health and wellness2 7#b7 encourage positive learning environments for all children1 particularly children with disabilities1 children who are developing ,english proficiency1 and infants and toddlers2 7#c7 provide adequate mental health screening for all children participating in such programs and mental health consultation services1 including-- 7,a7 appropriate follow-up and referrals2 and 7,b7 information for parents to access services to address potential mental health concerns2 7#d7 facilitate access to a mental health consultant that is trained on evidence-based strategies to prevent1 identify1 and support children with mental health and social and emotional concerns2 7#e7 ensure all lead teachers receive training on infant and early childhood mental health2 7#f7 promote multitiered systems of support1 such as positive behavioral interventions and supports and trauma-informed care2 and 7#g7 support staff wellness breaks that-- 7,a7 considers the number of hours in a shift and the availability of qualified teaching staff2 7,b7 ensures the safety of children2 and 7,c7 as applicable1 complies with ,state laws or regulations that are more restrictive4 7d7 ,community partnerships ,a ,head ,start agency may establish a partnership with community-based services and resource personnel1 such as behavior coaches1 psychologists1 and other appropriate specialists1 to facilitate access to additional mental health resources and services as needed under this section4 7e7 ,applicability2 exception 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the requirements of this section shall apply to all ,head ,start agencies1 and all ,head ,start programs1 receiving assistance under this subchapter4 7#b7 ,exception 7,a7 ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 this section shall not apply to ,head ,start programs operated by ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies4 7,b7 ,supporting culturally responsive mental health and well-being ,a ,native ,american ,head ,start agency receiving assistance under this subchapter shall1 working with members of ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian communities 7as applicable71 establish practices that-- 7i7 support the mental health and well-being of ,head ,start staff and children served by the ,native ,american ,head ,start program2 and 7ii7 are linguistically and culturally responsive and appropriate4 4 #ba4 ,research1 demonstrations1 and evaluation ,section #fej of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdd71 as so redesignated1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting in consultation with the advisory panel established under subsection 7g77#a7 before the period at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking public or private entities and inserting other offices of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 such as the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,planning and ,evaluation1 or public or private entities1 such as the ,institute of ,education ,sciences2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7,,ii7 by striking programs and individuals and inserting the following3 8programs2 7,c7 individuals 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,ii7 by striking other ,federal agencies1 and individuals and inserting the following3 8other offices of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 such as the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,planning and ,evaluation1 and other ,federal agencies1 such as the ,institute of ,education ,sciences2 7,e7 individuals 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,indian ,tribes and representatives from ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies2 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting and particularly minority-serving institutions1 as defined in section #fdh7;h77#e7 after ,higher ,education ,act of #aife2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting 1 including models to simulate a control group before the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#aj7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking which include and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting on both children with disabilities and children without disabilities22 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 examine outreach1 enrollment1 and retention of eligible families in ,head ,start programs1 including between ,early ,head ,start and ,head ,start programs2 7#ab7 examine the processes through which ,head ,start programs respond to the needs of families and provide family support services2 and 7#ac7 assess the drivers of workforce retention and turnover in early care and education1 as it relates to teacher preparation1 wages1 benefits1 and mental health supports4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking of the ,coats ,human ,services ,reauthorization ,act of #aiih and inserting of the ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act2 and 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking to comment1 if the panel so desires1 on and inserting to make recommendations for future research based on2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii77,,ii71 by striking enriches the lives of children and families participating in ,head ,start programs and inserting improves child and family health1 well-being1 and engagement of children in the ,head ,start programs and subsequent educational programming2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking on the date the participants leave ,head ,start programs1 at the end of kindergarten and at the end of first grade 7whether in public or private school712 and 7,,ii7 by striking absenteeism2 and inserting the following3 8absenteeism-- 7i7 on the date the participants leave the ,head ,start program2 7ii7 at the end of kindergarten2 7iii7 at the end of first grade2 and 7iv7 during later academic years1 which shall examine long-term academic performance1 as appropriate2 2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 respectively2 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 as applicable1 examines the impact of continued participation for children enrolled in both ,early ,head ,start and ,head ,start programs2 2 and 7v7 in subparagraph 7,e71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting and models to simulate control groups after comparison groups2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking day care and inserting child care2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7,i7 by inserting with respect to ,head ,start programs before the number2 7,,ii7 by striking program 7such as whether and inserting the following3 8program1 such as-- 7i7 whether 2 7,,iii7 by striking a full-working-day1 full calendar year program1 and inserting a full-working-day program1 a full calendar year program12 7,,iv7 by striking 72 and and inserting 2 and2 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 increased operational service hours2 and 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by inserting 1 and disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 disability status1 age1 and status as a child developing ,english proficiency after characteristics2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g77;,c7-- 7i7 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjji and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbg2 and 7ii7 by striking and ,labor and inserting and ,workforce2 7#f7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,limited ,english proficient children and inserting ,children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,improving ,head ,start for ,school ,readiness ,act of #bjjg and inserting ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act2 and 7ii7 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjaj and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbh2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and ,labor and inserting and ,workforce2 7ii7 in each of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking limited ,english proficient children each place the term appears and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking limited ,english proficient children each place the term appears and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 and 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7#g7 in subsection 7i71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7#h7 in subsection 7j71 by striking limited ,english proficient each place the term appears and inserting developing ,english proficiency2 7#i7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american2 7,b7 by striking ,indian ,head ,start programs each place the term appears and inserting ,native ,american ,head ,start programs2 7,c7 by striking ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native each place the term appears and inserting ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,indian ,head ,start collaboration director1 and inserting ,native ,american ,head ,start collaboration director1 the ,native ,american ,head ,start ,advisory ,committee established under paragraph 7#c712 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking focus on issues and inserting the following3 8focus-- 7i7 on issues 2 7,,ii7 by inserting linguistically and culturally before appropriate2 7,,iii7 by striking ,children2 and inserting children2 and2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 the implementation and effects of ,native ,american ,head ,start programs1 which shall include consultation with ,indian ,tribes1 representatives of ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies1 and members of ,indian tribes and ,native ,hawaiian communities2 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives and inserting ,indians1 ,alaska ,natives1 and ,native ,hawaiians2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal2 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#g71 respectively2 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 7,a7 establish an independent panel 7to be known as the ,native ,american ,head ,start ,advisory ,committee71 which-- 7i7 shall consist of representatives appointed by the ,secretary from ,native ,american ,head ,start programs1 families served by ,native ,american ,head ,start programs1 and other appropriate entities1 including ,tribal governments1 to review1 and make recommendations on1 the design and plan for the research carried out under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 shall not be subject to section #ajac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 consult with the ,native ,american ,head ,start ,advisory ,committee and consider the ,committee's recommendations2 2 7,g7 in each of paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 as so redesignated1 by striking effective date of this subsection and inserting date of enactment of the ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act2 and 7,h7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 by striking and ,labor and inserting and ,workforce2 7#aj7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 by striking ,improving ,head ,start for ,school ,readiness ,act of #bjjg each place the term appears and inserting ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting the ,migrant and ,seasonal ,head ,start ,advisory ,committee established under paragraph 7#d71 after ,head ,start programs12 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 undertake a study or set of studies designed to focus on the population eligible for migrant and seasonal ,head ,start programs1 with a focus on issues such as availability and need for services1 culturally appropriate research methodologies and measures for these populations1 and best practices for teaching and educating children from farmworker families4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,education and ,labor and inserting ,education and ,workforce2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f71 respectively2 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,migrant and seasonal head start advisory committee 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an independent panel 7to be known as the ,migrant and ,seasonal ,head ,start ,advisory ,committee7-- 7i7 to review1 and make recommendations on1 the design and plan for the research conducted under paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 to maintain and advise the ,secretary regarding the progress of the research2 and 7iii7 to make recommendations for future research4 7,b7 ,membership ,the ,migrant and ,seasonal ,head ,start ,advisory ,committee shall consist of members appointed by the ,secretary from-- 7i7 ,migrant and ,seasonal ,head ,start programs2 7ii7 families served by ,migrant and ,seasonal ,head ,start programs2 and 7iii7 other appropriate entities who specialize in serving the children of migrant and seasonal farmworkers4 7,c7 ,non-expiration ,section #ajac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,migrant and ,seasonal ,head ,start ,advisory ,committee4 7#e7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall1 in carrying out activities described in paragraph 7#a71 consult with the ,migrant and ,seasonal ,head ,start ,advisory ,committee and consider the ,committee's recommendations4 2 7#aa7 in subsection 7m7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking in the event and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting in the event of a large-scale emergency or other major disaster or emergency declared under section #dja or #eja1 respectively1 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj1 #eaia742 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,improving ,head ,start for ,school ,readiness ,act of #bjjg and inserting ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and ,labor and inserting and ,workforce2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 1 including those that were developed in response to hurricanes ,katrina1 ,rita1 and ,wilma2 and 7#ab7 by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,discipline 7#a7 ,references ,in this subsection1 a reference to a ,head ,start program includes an ,early ,head ,start program and a reference to a ,head ,start agency includes an ,early ,head ,start agency4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to evaluate discipline practices of the ,head ,start programs and make recommendations for how ,head ,start programs shall reduce the overuse of discipline practices and improve the use of evidence-based strategies to support children4 7#c7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall evaluate ,head ,start programs in the use of discipline practices1 including-- 7,a7 rates of suspensions of children2 7,b7 rates of dismissal or replacement to another program2 7,c7 rates of corporal punishment or physically abusive behavior1 including physical restraint2 7,d7 with respect to physical restraint imposed upon children-- 7i7 the total number of such incidents2 7ii7 the total number of children upon whom such physical restraint was imposed2 7iii7 in a case in which such physical restraint was imposed more than twice on a child1 the number of times such child was so restrained2 and 7iv7 the total number of such incidents where the use of physical restraint is referred to law enforcement2 and 7,e7 rates of emotionally harmful or abusive behavior1 including seclusion4 7#d7 ,disaggregation 7,a7 ,in general ,the data collected and evaluated under paragraph 7#c7 shall be disaggregated by-- 7i7 each major racial and ethnic group2 7ii7 sex2 7iii7 status as an economically disadvantaged child2 7iv7 status as a children with a disability or as a child without a disability2 and 7v7 status as a child developing ,english proficiency4 7,b7 ,physical restraint data ,with respect to the data collected under paragraph 7#c77;,d7 regarding the total number of incidents in which physical restraint was imposed upon a child1 such data shall be disaggregated by-- 7i7 incidents that resulted in injury2 7ii7 incidents that resulted in death2 and 7iii7 incidents in which the program staff imposing physical restraint was not trained and certified by a ,state-approved crisis intervention training program4 7#e7 ,reports to ,congress 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of the ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act and each year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate a report containing the results of the evaluation required under paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 an analysis of data related to the incidents in ,head ,start programs described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 of paragraph 7#c72 7ii7 an analysis of the effectiveness of ,federal1 ,state1 and local efforts to eliminate seclusion and prevent and reduce the number of physical restraint incidents in ,head ,start programs2 7iii7 an identification of the types of programs and services that have demonstrated the greatest effectiveness in eliminating and preventing seclusion and preventing and reducing the number of physical restraint incidents in ,head ,start programs2 7iv7 an identification of evidence-based staff training models with demonstrated success in preventing seclusion and preventing and reducing the number of physical restraint incidents in ,head ,start programs1 including models that emphasize positive behavioral interventions and supports and de-escalation techniques over physical intervention4 7v7 recommendations for improvements to ,head ,start programs on the use of discipline practices and the plan of the ,secretary to implement such recommendations2 7vi7 an evaluation of evidence-based strategies to support children1 including multi-tiered systems of support such as systems with positive behavioral interventions and supports1 mental health supports1 restorative justice programs1 trauma-informed care1 and crisis and de-escalation interventions in ,head ,start programs2 7vii7 an evaluation of staff training for such strategies2 and 7viii7 an evaluation of procedures for ,head ,start agencies and the ,secretary to coordinate with appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local policies1 programs1 or activities regarding the overuse of discipline practices4 4 #bb4 ,reports ,section #fea of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdf71 as so redesignated1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and ,labor each place the term appears and inserting and ,workforce2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 and 7ii7 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by inserting benefits1 after salaries12 and 7ii7 by striking the semicolon and inserting the following3 8including-- 7,a7 information on how training programs authorized under this subchapter increases recruitment and retention of ,head ,start staff2 7,b7 information on ,head ,start staff wage and benefits comparability1 taking into account geographic variation1 in relation to public elementary school educators and similarly credentialed professionals1 and how pay structure and wage ladders influence ,head ,start staff recruitment and retention2 and 7,c7 information on the adequacy of the annual base salary applicable for the period of the report to meet the basic needs of ,head ,start staff1 with respect to an annual base salary of the amount determined under section #fec7;b72 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by striking including information on family income and inserting 1 disaggregated by family income levels2 7ii7 by inserting status after homelessness2 and 7iii7 by striking disability and inserting sex1 status as a child with a disability1 age1 status as a child developing ,english proficiency2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#ac77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking section #fdi and inserting section #fej2 and 7ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#ad71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ae7 a study detailing the population of children and families served through the existing eligibility of the ,head ,start program1 as of the date of the study1 including the demographics and number of children and families served-- 7,a7 with an income that is less than #fj percent of the ,state median income for a family of the same size2 7,b7 through the categorical eligibility pathways under section #fde7;a77#a77;,b77ii72 7,c7 who meet the selection criteria under section #fde7;d77#a7 for ,native ,american ,head ,start programs2 and 7,d7 who meet the selection criteria under section #fde7;e7 for migrant and seasonal ,head ,start programs2 and 7#af7 a survey of ,head ,start and child care partnerships supported under section #feg;,f that determines the extent of barriers for such entities to enter into partnership agreements1 including suggested steps to overcome such barriers1 and a detailed description of the degree to which ,early ,head ,start agencies are utilizing the funds provided under this subchapter4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,indian ,head ,start and all that follows through agencies4 and inserting ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies42 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking ,improving ,head ,start for ,school ,readiness ,act of #bjjg and inserting ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,improving ,head ,start for ,school ,readiness ,act of #bjjg and inserting ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,re-,competition trends ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available a report on the trends of re-competition of ,head ,start programs 7which1 for purposes of this subsection1 shall include ,early ,head ,start programs7 since the implementation of the designated renewal system under section #fda1 including-- 7#a7 analyzing changes in ,head ,start agencies 7which1 for purposes of this subsection1 shall include ,early ,head ,start agencies7 and subsequent associations on program quality and outcomes for children1 including infants and toddlers2 7#b7 identifying the number and the characteristics of agencies whose designations as ,head ,start agencies have been renewed in accordance with the system for designation renewal under section #fda7;c7 since the implementation of the designated renewal system2 7#c7 identifying the number and the characteristics of agencies whose designations as ,head ,start agencies have not renewed under section #fda7;c7 since the implementation of the designated renewal system and have resulted in an open competition under section #fda7;d72 and 7#d7 identifying elements of the designation process that potentially deter new grantees from participating in a competition1 including trends in the number of applicants who seek to serve the same community4 7g7 ,staffing trends ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit1 to the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 a report detailing the effect that any reduction in staffing at the ,administration of ,children and ,families during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on the date of the report had on executing the statutorily required activities of this subchapter1 including-- 7#a7 the ability for ,head ,start centers to remain open and offer day-to-day services to children and their families2 7#b7 investigations of child health and safety incidents2 7#c7 training and technical assistance to ensure high-quality services for children2 7#d7 disbursement of congressionally appropriated funds and grants to local grantees and the review of grant renewal applications and modifications2 and 7#e7 the ability of ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies to access timely technical assistance1 funding1 and services from national and regional offices4 4 #bc4 ,head ,start staff wages ,section #fec of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdh7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and inserting the following3 #fec4 ,head ,start staff compensation 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7d72 7#c7 striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,references ,in this section1 a reference to a ,head ,start program includes an ,early ,head ,start program and a reference to a ,head ,start agency includes an ,early ,head ,start agency4 7b7 ,staff wages and benefits ,the ,secretary shall take such action as may be necessary to ensure that persons employed in carrying out ,head ,start programs financed under this subchapter shall-- 7#a7 receive compensation that-- 7,a7 for ,head ,start program educational staff1 is not less than the higher of-- 7i7 the amount required in order for parity to be achieved between-- 7,i7 the compensation provided to ,head ,start program educational staff with similar credentials and experience to elementary school educators employed by the local educational agency serving the area of the ,head ,start program2 and 7,,ii7 the compensation provided to such elementary school educators2 or 7ii7 includes an annual base salary of-- 7,i7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #fj1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 for fiscal year #bjbg and each subsequent fiscal year 7referred to in this subclause as the determination fiscal year71 an amount equal to the annual base salary under this clause for the preceding year1 increased by the estimated percentage increase 7if any71 as determined by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in the ,consumer ,price ,index ,for ,all ,urban ,consumers1 issued by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 occurring in the most recent fiscal year ending prior to the beginning of such determination fiscal year2 7,b7 establishes or improves a salary scale1 wage ladder1 or pay structure for all ,head ,start program staff that increases with qualifications and experience2 7,c7 sufficiently provides a livable and competitive salary for all ,head ,start program staff within the agency's service area2 7,d7 ensures comparability of compensation across ,head ,start preschool and ,early ,head ,start staff positions2 and 7,e7 ensures ,head ,start agencies provide compensation and benefits that are-- 7i7 based on staff responsibilities1 qualifications1 training1 and experience2 and 7ii7 updated not less than once every #c years2 7#b7 provide or facilitate access to competitive benefits for ,head ,start program staff working not less than #cj hours per week1 such as-- 7,a7 high-quality1 affordable health coverage2 7,b7 paid personal leave2 and 7,c7 access to short-term1 free or minimal cost behavioral health services2 7#c7 facilitate access to high-quality1 affordable health care coverage for staff working less than #cj hours per week2 and 7#d7 facilitate access to high-quality1 affordable child care and to the public service loan forgiveness program under section #dee7m7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;e7m774 7c7 ,rebuilding the ,head ,start ,workforce grants 7#a7 ,program authorized 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,head ,start agencies to meet the immediate staff needs and enhance the program quality of ,head ,start programs4 7,b7 ,duration ,a grant award under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than #e years4 7#b7 ,applications ,a ,head ,start agency desiring a grant under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall include-- 7,a7 information regarding-- 7i7 the current staff of the ,head ,start agency1 as of the date of application1 including the number of staff employed1 the positions and responsibilities of such staff1 the degrees held by such staff 7as applicable71 and the early childhood education experience of such staff2 and 7ii7 the current unfilled staffing needs of the ,head ,start agency1 as of the date of application2 7,b7 a description of the recruitment and retention activities proposed to be conducted by the eligible agency under the grant1 such as professional development activities and plans to ensure new staff are well-supported and well-compensated2 and 7,c7 plans to address immediate staff needs to enhance program quality and improve ,head ,start program services to eligible children and families4 7#c7 ,reservations ,from amounts appropriated to carry out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall reserve not less than a total of #d4e percent to award grants to-- 7,a7 ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian ,head ,start agencies2 and 7,b7 migrant and seasonal ,head ,start agencies4 7#d7 ,priority ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications that propose to1 in accordance with paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 address staffing shortages that are associated with a reduction in funding for the ,head ,start agency due to chronic underenrollment1 in accordance with section #fda;,a7h72 7,b7 increase the staff skills and qualifications to meet the diverse 7including linguistic and cultural7 needs of eligible children 7including infants and toddlers with disabilities1 children with disabilities1 homeless children1 children in foster or kinship care1 children who receive care during additional hours not typically included in a full calendar year schedule and children who are developing ,english proficiency7 and their families2 7,c7 increase capacity to serve children who have been identified as part of underserved populations1 rural communities1 or areas of persistent poverty2 and 7,d7 support and incorporate ,native ,american languages and cultural instruction for ,native ,american ,head ,start programs4 7#e7 ,uses of funds ,a ,head ,start agency that receives a grant under this subsection shall use grant funds for not less than #a of the following3 7,a7 ,providing recruitment and retention bonuses for ,head ,start staff1 particularly educators and mental health consultants4 7,b7 ,supporting the mental health of ,head ,start staff4 7,c7 ,delivering or facilitating professional development and instructional coaching for ,head ,start staff1 particularly those who are involved in the direct education and care of children4 7#f7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall conduct an evaluation to assess the effectiveness of grants under this subsection in-- 7,a7 attracting and retaining ,head ,start educators and other staff1 particularly-- 7i7 in rural communities2 7ii7 to meet linguistically and culturally appropriate needs aligned with community needs assessments2 and 7iii7 to support the mental health and well-being of children1 families1 and staff2 and 7,b7 expanding the capacity of ,head ,start agencies to support children and families with health1 mental health1 educational1 nutritional1 social1 and other services4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#b71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking includes salary and inserting the following3 8the sum of-- 7i7 the base salary1 calculated as an annual rate of pay2 and 2 and 7ii7 by striking bonuses1 periodic payments1 severance pay1 and inserting the following3 7ii7 severance pay1 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting bonuses1 stipends1 awards1 periodic payments1 and before any ,head ,start agency4 #bd4 ,nondiscrimination provisions ,section #fed7;c7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdi7;c77 is amended by striking handicapping condition and inserting disability4 #be4 ,centers of excellence in early childhood ,section #feg;,b of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheb;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7-- 7i7 in the clause heading1 by striking ,indian and inserting ,native ,american head start2 and 7ii7 by striking an ,indian and inserting a ,native ,american2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking an ,indian and inserting a ,native ,american2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,b71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting children who are developing ,english proficiency2 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by striking ,improving ,head ,start for ,school ,readiness ,act of #bjjg and inserting ,head ,start for ,america's ,children ,act2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bjbf through #bjcj4 #bf4 ,community eligibility pilot program ,the ,head ,start ,act is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #feg;,c 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheb;c7 as section #feg;,g2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #feg;,b the following3 #feg;,c4 ,community eligibility pilot program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,community ,the term community means-- 7,a7 a city1 county1 or multicity or multicounty unit within a ,state2 7,b7 an ,indian reservation1 including ,indians in any off-reservation area designated by an appropriate ,tribal government1 in consultation with the ,secretary2 7,c7 an area served by a ,native ,hawaiian organization or ,native ,hawaiian educational organization2 or 7,d7 a neighborhood or other area 7irrespective of boundaries or political subdivisions74 7#b7 ,covered agency ,the term covered agency means a ,head ,start agency1 including an ,early ,head ,start agency4 7#c7 ,covered program ,the term covered program means a ,head ,start program1 including an ,early ,head ,start program4 7#d7 ,pilot program ,the term pilot program means the pilot program established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment of community eligibility pilot programs 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program under which the ,secretary shall provide authority and additional funds to a covered agency serving a local community of high poverty through a covered program to enable the covered agency to enroll all children within the age range served by the covered agency living in such community in the covered program1 without regard to the eligibility criteria under section #fde or #fde;,a1 as applicable4 7#b7 ,number of participating agencies ,the ,secretary shall select not more than #aj covered agencies to participate in the pilot program during the period of the pilot program4 7c7 ,application ,a covered agency desiring to participate in the pilot program shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,considerations ,in approving applications for participation in the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 how the covered program supported under the pilot program will be meeting the needs of children in the local community served2 7#b7 the demographics of the local community to be served2 7#c7 various metrics for determining a high rate of poverty in a local community2 7#d7 whether proposed outreach efforts to the local community served are linguistically and culturally inclusive2 and 7#e7 the plans of the covered agency for prioritizing children with the greatest need in the local community if the capacity of the covered agency or covered program is limited4 7e7 ,technical assistance ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance1 training1 and materials to covered agencies selected to participate in the pilot program4 7f7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the pilot program to assess the effectiveness of the pilot program in-- 7#a7 meeting the needs of children and families not otherwise eligible for covered programs2 7#b7 improving the identification of children from low-income backgrounds1 children facing hardship1 and children in local areas of high poverty2 7#c7 reducing barriers to participation and enrollment in the covered program2 7#d7 ensuring program quality and effectiveness in meeting the standards described in section #fda;,a2 and 7#e7 providing or connecting families with services to support the health1 mental health1 educational1 nutritional1 and social needs of their children and themselves4 7g7 ,reports ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate-- 7#a7 by not later than the date that is #b years after the date on which the pilot program is implemented1 a report containing information on the initial results of the pilot program1 including the demographic and income data of children and families eligible and enrolled in covered programs under the pilot program2 and 7#b7 during the period beginning on the last day of the pilot program 7including any extension authorized under subsection 7h77 and ending on the date that is #b years after such last day1 a report containing recommendations to improve the identification of children and families eligible to participate in a covered program residing in local communities of high and persistent poverty4 7h7 ,termination ,the pilot program carried out under this section 7except with respect to the report described in subsection 7g77#b77 shall cease to have effect on the last day of the #e-year period beginning on the day that the first grant is awarded under this section1 except that the ,secretary may elect to extend the pilot program for #a additional period of not more than #c years4 4 #bg4 ,head ,start agencies and institutions of higher education partnerships ,the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #feg;,c1 as added by section #bf1 the following3 #feg;,d4 ,head ,start agencies and institutions of higher education partnerships 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible agency ,the term eligible agency means a ,head ,start agency1 including an ,early ,head ,start agency4 7#b7 ,eligible program ,the term eligible program means a ,head ,start program1 including an ,early ,head ,start program4 7#c7 ,hispanic-serving institution ,the term ,hispanic-serving institution has the meaning given such term in section #ejb7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja;a7a774 7#d7 ,historically black college or university ,the term historically ,black college or university has the meaning given the term part ,b institution in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa74 7#e7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#f7 ,student parent ,the term student parent1 with respect to an institution of higher education1 means an individual who-- 7,a7 is a parent2 7,b7 is enrolled in a program of postsecondary education at such institution2 and 7,c7 whose child is eligible for an eligible program4 7#g7 ,tribal ,college or ,university ,the term ,tribal ,college or ,university has the meaning given the term in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b774 7b7 ,pilot program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible agencies to form partnerships with institutions of higher education to support the participation of student parents in on-campus eligible programs4 7#b7 ,duration ,an award made under paragraph 7#a7 shall be for a period of #e years1 with an opportunity for renewal for additional #c-year periods in accordance with subsection 7f77#b74 7c7 ,use of funds ,grant funds awarded under subsection 7b7 shall be used by a partnership between an eligible agency and an institution of higher education to support or establish a campus-based eligible program to serve the needs of student parents enrolled in the institution4 7d7 ,applications ,an eligible agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,each application shall-- 7#a7 describe the partnership with the institution of higher education involved2 7#b7 specify the amount of funds requested2 7#c7 demonstrate the need of student parents at the institution for campus-based ,head ,start services by including-- 7,a7 information regarding student demographics and income2 7,b7 information regarding the existence of waiting lists for existing ,head ,start agencies 7including ,early ,head ,start agencies7 in the community surrounding the institution2 7,c7 information regarding additional needs created by concentrations of poverty or by geographic isolation2 and 7,d7 other relevant data2 7#d7 contain a description of the activities to be assisted1 including whether the grant funds will support an existing eligible program 7as of the date of application7 or a new eligible program2 7#e7 identify the resources1 including technical expertise and financial support1 the ,head ,start agency will draw upon to support the partnership and the participation of student parents2 and 7#f7 in the case of an eligible agency seeking assistance for a new eligible program located on an institution's campus-- 7,a7 provide a timeline1 covering the period from receipt of the grant through the provision of the services1 delineating the specific steps the agency and institution will take to achieve the goal of reaching student parents2 and 7,b7 include a plan for identifying-- 7i7 resources needed for the partnership1 including space in which to provide the eligible program2 7ii7 community services and partnerships2 and 7iii7 technical assistance if necessary4 7e7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall give priority in awarding partnership grants under this section to eligible agencies that propose to support eligible programs that-- 7#a7 partner with historically ,black colleges and universities1 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 or other minority-serving institutions1 including ,hispanic-serving institutions2 7#b7 meet the needs of underserved children and institutions of higher education with high populations of student parents2 or 7#c7 serve a high proportion of student parents who are eligible for a ,federal ,pell ,grant under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a74 7f7 ,reporting requirements2 continuing eligibility 7#a7 ,reporting requirements 7,a7 ,reports ,each eligible agency receiving a grant under this section shall submit a report to the ,secretary annually4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 data on the population served under the grant under this section2 7ii7 information on campus and community resources and funding used to help student parents access the eligible program supported under the grant2 7iii7 information on the impact of the grant on the quality or availability of campus-based early childhood education services at the institution of higher education2 and 7iv7 information on how the partnership influences the educational opportunities for student parents at such institution4 7#b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew a grant under this section on the basis of the reports submitted under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that the institution with which the eligible entity is partnering is making a good-faith effort to ensure that student parents at the institution have access to eligible programs4 7g7 ,coordination ,an eligible agency receiving a grant under this section and the institution of higher education with which the eligible agency is partnering may coordinate services and grant funds provided under this section with campus-based child care services supported under the ,child ,care ,access ,means ,parents in ,school program under section #dai,n of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;e74 4 #bh4 ,extended operation grants ,the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #feg;,d1 as added by section #bg1 the following3 #feg;,e4 ,extended operation grants 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible agency ,the term eligible agency means a ,head ,start agency1 including an ,early ,head ,start agency4 7#b7 ,eligible program ,the term eligible program means a ,head ,start program1 including an ,early ,head ,start program4 7b7 ,program authorized ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible agencies to enable the eligible agencies to extend the hours of operation of eligible programs by providing center-based services under this subchapter for full-working-day operations 7which may include hours during summer months7 during a year4 7c7 ,applications ,an eligible agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,award basis 7#a7 ,reservations 7,a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may reserve not less than a total of #d4e percent of such amounts to award grants1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 to-- 7i7 ,native ,american ,head ,start agencies 7including ,early ,head ,start agencies72 or 7ii7 migrant and seasonal ,head ,start agencies 7including ,early ,head ,start agencies74 7,b7 ,modified grant requirements ,a ,native ,american ,head ,start agency or migrant and seasonal ,head ,start agency 7including a ,native ,american or migrant and seasonal ,early ,head ,start agency7 receiving a grant under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall use grant funds1 in accordance with subsection 7e71 to provide center-based services under this subchapter for a schedule that includes additional hours2 and 7ii7 notwithstanding subsection 7b71 shall not be required to provide such services for a full-working-day schedule1 unless the agency determines it appropriate to do so4 7#b7 ,priority ,after carrying out the reservation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications that propose to1 in accordance with subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 extend the hours of operation of the eligible program1 as described in such subsection2 7,b7 continue high-quality programs and services during the summer months1 particularly in communities with limited child care and early education options2 7,c7 increase operations to serve children who have been identified as part of underserved populations1 from rural communities1 or from areas of persistent poverty2 and 7,d7 provide additional hours of operation that better support the work schedules of local families4 7e7 ,use of funds ,an eligible agency that receives a grant under this section shall use grant funds for the costs of #a or more of the following3 7#a7 ,providing compensation for staff of the eligible program1 particularly for the extended hours of operation of the eligible program1 as described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,facility upgrades1 furniture1 materials1 supplies1 and other operational costs associated with extending the hours of operation of the eligible program4 4 #bi4 ,head ,start and child care partnerships ,the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #feg;,e1 as added by section #bh1 the following3 #feg;,f4 ,head ,start and child care partnerships 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,child care provider ,the term child care provider means a center-based or family child care provider4 7#b7 ,eligible agency ,the term eligible agency means a ,head ,start agency1 including an ,early ,head ,start agency4 7#c7 ,eligible program ,the term eligible program means a ,head ,start program1 including an ,early ,head ,start program4 7b7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible agencies to enable the eligible agencies to-- 7,a7 enter into a partnership described in subsection 7c7 with #a or more child care providers1 particularly child care providers that receive support under the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheg et seq472 and 7,b7 coordinate with relevant early education programs in the agency's service area4 7c7 ,partnerships ,an eligible agency that receives a grant under this section shall enter into a contractual relationship with a child care provider to improve the quality of the child care provider's child care programs so that the child care provider meets the program performance standards under section #fda;,a1 through activities that may include-- 7#a7 expanding the child care programs of the child care provider through financial support2 7#b7 providing support to the child care provider staff with professional development2 7#c7 blending funds received by either partner under the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheg et seq47 and the eligible program under this section in order to provide high-quality child care for a full working day1 in order to increase the availability of high-quality child care and early education2 7#d7 creating a clear and realizable timeline to increase the quality and capacity of a child care provider so that the provider meets the program performance standards under section #fda;,a2 and 7#e7 aligning activities and services provided through funding under this section with the ,head ,start ,child ,outcomes ,framework4 7d7 ,priority ,to create a strong continuum of high-quality services for children from birth to school entry1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible agencies who propose to create strong alignment of-- 7#a7 programs with maternal1 infant1 and early childhood home visiting programs assisted under section #eaa of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaa72 7#b7 ,state-funded prekindergarten programs2 7#c7 programs carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 and 7#d7 programs carried out under the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheg et seq474 7e7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance and training under section #fdh to eligible agencies and child care providers with respect to the development or implementation of such partnerships4 7f7 ,standards ,prior to awarding a grant to any eligible agency under this section1 the ,secretary shall establish standards to ensure the responsibility and expectations of the eligible agency and the partnering child care providers are clearly defined4 7g7 ,exemption ,a child care provider that participates in a partnership under this section and receives assistance through a grant under this section shall be exempt1 for a period of #cf months1 from the designation renewal requirements under section #fda7;c74 4 #cj4 ,general provisions ,subsection 7b7 of section #feg;,g of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheb;c71 as so redesignated1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,special rules 7#a7 ,rule of construction regarding curriculum ,nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize a ,head ,start program or a local educational agency to require the other to select or implement a specific curriculum or program of instruction4 7#b7 ,prohibition on additional eligibility requirements ,no child or family shall be determined by the ,secretary or a ,head ,start agency 7including an ,early ,head ,start agency7 to be ineligible for services provided under this subchapter except on the basis of the eligibility requirements specified under this subchapter4 7#c7 ,nonapplicability for certain programs ,nothing regarding full calendar year requirements in this subchapter shall apply to ,native ,american ,head ,start programs and migrant and seasonal ,head ,start programs1 consistent with section #fdb7;j77#c74 4