§ 1304.2 Effective date.

Subpart A—General

1304.1 Purpose and scope.
1304.2 Effective date.
1304.3 Definitions.

Subpart B—Early Childhood Development and Health Services

1304.20 Child health and developmental services.
1304.21 Education and early childhood development.
1304.22 Child health and safety.
1304.23 Child nutrition.
1304.24 Child mental health.

Subpart C—Family and Community Partnerships

1304.40 Family partnerships.
1304.41 Community partnerships.

Subpart D—Program Design and Management

1304.50 Program governance.
1304.51 Management systems and procedures.
1304.52 Human resources management.
1304.53 Facilities, materials, and equipment.

Subpart E—Implementation and Enforcement

1304.60 Deficiencies and quality improvement plans.
1304.61 Noncompliance.

AUTHORITY: 42 U.S.C. 9801 et seq.

SOURCE: 61 FR 57210, Nov. 5, 1996; Amended 73 FR 1285, January 8, 2008.

§ 1304.2 Effective date.

Early Head Start and Head Start grantee and delegate agencies must comply with these requirements on January 1, 1998. Nothing in this part prohibits grantee or delegate agencies from voluntarily complying with these regulations prior to the effective date.