Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 121.djvu/1424

 PUBLIC LAW 110–134—DEC. 12, 2007

121 STAT. 1403

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‘‘(viii) Recommendations on the selection of delegate agencies and the service areas for such agencies. ‘‘(3) POLICY COMMITTEES.—Each delegate agency shall create a policy committee, which shall— ‘‘(A) be elected and composed of members, consistent with paragraph (2)(B) (with respect to delegate agencies); ‘‘(B) follow procedures to prohibit conflict of interest, consistent with clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (2)(C) (with respect to delegate agencies); and ‘‘(C) be responsible for approval and submission of decisions about activities as they relate to the delegate agency, consistent with paragraph (2)(D) (with respect to delegate agencies). ‘‘(d) PROGRAM GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATION.— ‘‘(1) IMPASSE POLICIES.—The Secretary shall develop policies, procedures, and guidance for Head Start agencies concerning— ‘‘(A) the resolution of internal disputes, including any impasse in the governance of Head Start programs; and ‘‘(B) the facilitation of meaningful consultation and collaboration about decisions of the governing body and policy council. ‘‘(2) CONDUCT OF RESPONSIBILITIES.—Each Head Start agency shall ensure the sharing of accurate and regular information for use by the governing body and the policy council, about program planning, policies, and Head Start agency operations, including— ‘‘(A) monthly financial statements, including credit card expenditures; ‘‘(B) monthly program information summaries; ‘‘(C) program enrollment reports, including attendance reports for children whose care is partially subsidized by another public agency; ‘‘(D) monthly reports of meals and snacks provided through programs of the Department of Agriculture; ‘‘(E) the financial audit; ‘‘(F) the annual self-assessment, including any findings related to such assessment; ‘‘(G) the communitywide strategic planning and needs assessment of the Head Start agency, including any applicable updates; ‘‘(H) communication and guidance from the Secretary; and ‘‘(I) the program information reports. ‘‘(3) TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—Appropriate training and technical assistance shall be provided to the members of the governing body and the policy council to ensure that the members understand the information the members receive and can effectively oversee and participate in the programs of the Head Start agency. ‘‘(e) COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION.—To be so designated, a Head Start agency shall collaborate and coordinate with public and private entities, to the maximum extent practicable, to improve the availability and quality of services to Head Start children and families, including carrying out the following activities: ‘‘(1) Conduct outreach to schools in which children participating in the Head Start program will enroll following the

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