[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 45, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 45CFR1302.10]

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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
 
CHAPTER XIII--OFFICE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
                           AND HUMAN SERVICES
 
PART 1302_POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION, INITIAL FUNDING, AND 
 
                Subpart B_Bases for Selection of Grantees
 
Sec.  1302.10  Selection among applicants.


    (a) The basis for selection of applicants proposing to operate a 
Head Start program will be the extent to which the applicants 
demonstrate in their application the most effective Head Start program.
    (b) In addition to the applicable criteria at section 641(d) of the 
Head Start Act, the criteria for selection will include:
    (1) The cost effectiveness of the proposed program;
    (2) The qualifications and experience of the applicant and the 
applicant's staff in planning, organizing and providing comprehensive 
child development services at the community level, including the 
administrative and fiscal capability of the applicant to administer all 
Head Start programs carried out in the designated service area;
    (3) The quality of the proposed program as indicated by adherence to 
or evidence of the intent and capability to adhere to Head Start 
Performance Standards (in 45 CFR part 1304) and program policies, 
including the opportunities provided for employment of target area 
residents and career development for paraprofessional and other staff 
and provisions made for the direct participation of parents in the 
planning, conduct and administration of the program;
    (4) The proposed program design and option including the suitability 
of facilities and equipment proposed to be used in carrying out the 
program, as it relates to community needs and as the applicant proposes 
to implement the program in accordance with program policies and 
regulations; and
    (5) The need for Head Start services in the community served by the 
applicant.

[57 FR 41887, Sept. 14, 1992]