Notice2024-19051
Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Head Start Program Performance Standards (Office of Management and Budget #: 0970-0148)
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Published
August 26, 2024
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Health and Human Services DepartmentChildren and Families Administration
Abstract
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a 3-year extension of the information collection requirements under the Head Start Program Performance Standards (Office of Management and Budget (OMB) #0970-0148, expiration August 31, 2024). On August 21, 2024, the Office of Head Start (OHS) published a final rule: Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming. This information collection contains changes to recordkeeping requirements as described in this final rule.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 165 (Monday, August 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68443-68444]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19051]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Head Start
Program Performance Standards (Office of Management and Budget #: 0970-
0148)
AGENCY: Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is
requesting a 3-year extension of the information collection
requirements under the Head Start Program Performance Standards (Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) #0970-0148, expiration August 31, 2024).
On August 21, 2024, the Office of Head Start (OHS) published a final
rule: Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality
Programming. This information collection contains changes to
recordkeeping requirements as described in this final rule.
DATES: Comments due within 30 days of publication. OMB must make a
decision about the collection of information between 30 and 60 days
after publication of this document in the Federal Register. Therefore,
a comment is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it
within 30 days of publication.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. You can
also obtain copies of the proposed collection of information by
emailing <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4d24232b222e222121282e392422230d2c2e2b6325253e632a223b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1871767e777b7774747d7b6c71777658797b7e3670706b367f776e">[email protected]</span></a>. Identify all emailed requests by
the title of the information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Description: Section 641A of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9836A,
directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop
``scientifically based and developmentally appropriate education
performance standards related to school readiness'' and ``ensure that
any such revisions in the standards do not result in the elimination of
or any reduction in quality, scope, or types of health, educational,
parental involvement, nutritional, social, or other services.'' This
information collection is entirely record keeping and does not contain
any standardized instruments to provide flexibility for local programs.
These records are intended to act as a tool for grantees and delegate
agencies to be used in their day-to-day operations. For example, this
includes the requirement that programs maintain a waiting list of
eligible families. On August 21, 2024, OHS published a final rule,
Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming
(89 FR 67720). This information collection contains changes to
recordkeeping requirements as described in this final rule.
Respondents: Head Start grant recipients. Depending on the
standard, the calculated burden hours is based on the individual
enrollee, family, grant, program, or staff. In a few cases, only a
proportion of one of these may apply.
Annual Burden Estimates
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Annual number Average annual
Instrument Annual number of responses burden hours Annual burden
of respondents per respondent per response hours
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Maintain written impasse procedures for 2,900 1 0.7 2,030
resolving internal disputes....................
Documenting eligibility......................... 260,000 1 0.25 65,000
Maintain a waiting list......................... 2,900 1 2 5,800
Track attendance................................ 2,900 1 5 14,500
Written plan to support program participation 150 1 1 150
following temporary suspension.................
Obtain child developmental screenings and 800,000 1 1 800,000
conduct standardized and structured assessment
for individualizations.........................
Dual Language Learners Assessment............... 269,000 1 2 538,000
Obtain determinations of child health status, 800,000 1 0.66 528,000
source of health care, and identify each
child's nutritional health needs...............
Documents lack of available funds for assessment 2,900 1 0.5 1,450
and treatment..................................
Maintaining records on the administration of 2,900 1 0.5 1,450
medication.....................................
Maintenance of plan to prevent exposure to lead 1,900 1 0.5 950
in water and paint.............................
Waiver to family service worker assignment 190 1 1 190
ratios.........................................
Joint agreements, procedures, or contracts with 2,900 1 0.166 481
community organizations and memorandum of
understanding with the appropriate local entity
responsible for managing publicly funded
preschool programs in the service area of the
program........................................
Documenting services to enrolled pregnant women. 13,000 1 0.5 6500
Tracking wages for Head Start staff and staff in 2,900 1 5 14,500
local school districts.........................
Criminal record checks.......................... 74,000 1 0.33 24,420
Ensure all staff has an initial health 25,000 1 0.25 6,250
examination and periodic re-examination........
Regular volunteer screening for tuberculosis.... 2,900 1 0.166 481
Maintain automated accounting and recordkeeping 2,900 1 79 229,100
system and Collect and use data to monitor
program performance and continuous improvement,
and conduct a self-assessment and community
assessment.....................................
If deficient, EHS or HS program submits Quality 100 1 10 1,000
Improvement Plan...............................
Reporting child incidents....................... 131 1 0.083 11
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Submit proof of coverage........................ 2,900 1 0.166 481
Parental Consent, Annual Notice, and 723,000 1 0.33 238,590
Recordkeeping of PII Disclosure................
Applications for the purchase, construction, or 250 1 40 10,000
renovation of facilities; record retention and
submission of documents on facilities..........
Waiver request.................................. 200 1 1 200
Up-to-date child rosters and lists of adults 2,900 1 2 5,800
each child is authorized to be released to are
maintained.....................................
Agencies required to compete will have to 75 1 60 4,500
complete an application for each grant competed
Each Head Start or Early Head Start agency 400 1 0.25 100
wishing to be renewed for 5 years without
competition shall request that status from ACF.
Updating program and personnel policies and 2,900 1 9 26,100
procedures that promote implementation of Head
Start standards in the program.................
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Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,526,034.
Authority: Section 641A of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9836A.
Mary C. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-19051 Filed 8-23-24; 8:45 am]
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