# Proposed Information Collection Activity; Head Start Program Performance Standard (Office of Management and Budget #: 0970-0148) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A2024-10682 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Notice - **Published:** May 16, 2024 - **Citation:** 89 FR 42884 ## Text DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Proposed Information Collection Activity; Head Start Program Performance Standard (Office of Management and Budget #: 0970-0148) AGENCY: Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Request for public comments. 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). At this time, there are no changes to the approved recordkeeping requirements under this OMB number. However, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming was published and if any of the proposed changes are made final, this information collection will be updated to reflect those changes. DATES: Comments due within 60 days of publication. In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ACF is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described above. ADDRESSES: You can obtain copies of the proposed collection of information and submit comments by emailing infocollection@acf.hhs.gov . Identify all 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 (HHS) 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. There are currently no changes to the record keeping requirements. However, if any proposed changes from the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming (88 FR 80818), this information collection will be updated to reflect those changes. 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 Instrument Annual number of respondents Annual number of responses per respondent Average annual burden hours per response Annual burden hours Impasse procedures 2,900 1 0.7 2,030 Documenting eligibility 260,000 1 0.166 43,160 Maintain a waiting list 2,900 1 2 5,800 Track attendance 2,900 1 5 14,500 Written plan to support program participation following temporary suspension 150 1 1 150 Child developmental screenings and assessment 800,000 1 1 800,000 Dual Language Learners Assessment 269,000 1 2 538,000 Obtain child health status, source of health care, and nutritional health needs 800,000 1 0.66 528,000 Documents lack of available funds for assessment and treatment 2,900 1 0.5 1,450 Maintaining records on the administration of medication 2,900 1 0.5 1,450 Joint agreements, procedures, or contracts with community organizations and memorandum of understanding with local entity 2,900 1 0.166 481 Criminal record checks 74,000 1 0.33 24,420 Ensure staff initial health examination and periodic re-examination 25,000 1 0.25 6,250 Volunteer screening for tuberculosis 2,900 1 0.166 481 Maintain automated accounting and recordkeeping system and collect and use data to monitor program performance and continuous improvement, and conduct a self-assessment and community assessment 2,900 1 79 229,100 Quality Improvement Plan 100 1 10 1,000 Submit proof of coverage 2,900 1 0.166 481 Parental Consent, Annual Notice, and Recordkeeping of PII Disclosure 723,000 1 0.33 238,590 Applications for the purchase, construction, or renovation of facilities; record retention and submission of documents on facilities 250 1 40 10,000 Waiver request 200 1 1 200 Up-to-date child rosters and lists of adults each child is authorized to be released to are maintained 2,900 1 2 5,800 Agencies required to compete will have to complete an application for each grant competed 75 1 60 4,500 Each Head Start or Early Head Start agency wishing to be renewed for 5 years without competition shall request that status from ACF 400 1 0.25 100 Updating program and personnel policies and procedures that promote implementation of Head Start standards 2,900 1 7 20,300 Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,476,243. Comments: The Department specifically requests comments on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted within 60 days of this publication. Authority: Section 641A of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9836A. Mary C. Jones, ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer. [FR Doc. 2024-10682 Filed 5-15-24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184-40-P --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A2024-10682. Public record. 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