20 USC 1161i-1 - Definition of early childhood education program

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

§ 1161i–1.

Definition of early childhood education program

In this part, the term “early childhood education program” means—

(1)

a Head Start program or an Early Head Start program carried out under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.), including a migrant or seasonal Head Start program or an Indian Head Start program;

(2)

a State licensed or regulated child care program; or

(3)

a State prekindergarten program or a program authorized under section 619 [20 U.S.C. 1419] or part C [20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.] of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, that serves children from birth through age six and that addresses the children’s cognitive (including language, early literacy, and pre-numeracy), social, emotional, and physical development.

(Pub. L. 89–329, title VIII, § 812, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VIII, § 801, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3398.)

cite as: 20 USC 1161i-1