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42 U.S.C. 9837: Powers and functions of Head Start agencies

Created in 1981 by Public Law 97-35. Changed by 8 later laws. No bill we track in this Congress changes it.

1 other section of the Code cite this one, including 20 U.S.C. 9134.

This Congress

No bill we track in the 119th Congress changes this section.

    How it got here

    2015

    • Pub. L. 114–95, §9215(nn)(3)(A), struck out ", such as entities carrying out Even Start programs under subpart 3 of part B of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6381 et seq.)" after "local entities" in introductory provisions. (Every Student Succeeds Act) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 114–95, §9215(nn)(3)(B), struck out "Even Start programs under subpart 3 of part B of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6381 et seq.)," before "programs under section 619". (Every Student Succeeds Act) Law text · (e)

    2007

    • Pub. L. 110–134 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to, in subsec. (a), receipt, administration, and transfer of funds, sponsorship of projects, and delegation of authority, in subsec. (b), participation of parents in decisionmaking and implementation of programs, in subs… Law text

    2004

    • Pub. L. 108–446 substituted "1431–1444" for "1431–1445". (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004) Law text · (c)

    1998

    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(1), inserted "or for-profit" after "nonprofit". Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(2)(E), added par. (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7). Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(2)(A), struck out subpar. (D) which read as follows: "substance abuse counseling;" and further directed the amendment of par. (6) "by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) and subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively", which was executed by redesigna… Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(2)(D), redesignated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8). Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(2)(D), (F), redesignated par. (7) as (8) and substituted "paragraphs (4) through (7)" for "paragraphs (4) through (6)". Former par. (8) redesignated (9). Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(2)(B), struck out "and" at end. Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(2)(D), redesignated par. (8) as (9). Former par. (9) redesignated (10). Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(2)(C), substituted "; and" for period at end. Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(2)(D), redesignated par. (9) as (10). Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(2)(G), added par. (11). Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(3), inserted "and collaborate" after "shall coordinate" and "and programs under part C and section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C 1431–1445, 1419)" after "(20 U.S.C. 2741 et seq.)" and substituted "the State program carried out un… Law text · (c)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(4)(A), substituted "take steps to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that children maintain" for "carry out the actions specified in this subsection, to the extent feasible and appropriate in the circumstances (including the extent to which such agency is … Law text · (d)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(4)(B), (C), redesignated pars. (3) and (4) as (2) and (3), respectively, and struck out former par. (2) which related to coordination between Head Start agency and local education agency and schools. Law text · (d), (3)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(4)(C), redesignated par. (5) as (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (3). Law text · (d)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(4)(D), substituted "section 9837a of this title" for "the Head Start Transition Project Act (42 U.S.C. 9855 et seq.)". Law text · (d)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(4)(C), redesignated par. (5) as (4). Law text · (d)
    • Pub. L. 105–285, §109(5), added subsec. (e). Law text · (e)

    1994

    • Pub. L. 103–252, §109(1), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: "In order to be so designated, a Head Start agency must also (1) establish effective procedures by which parents and area residents concerned will be enabled to directly participat… · (b)
    • Pub. L. 103–252, §109(2), struck out "schools that will subsequently serve children in Head Start programs," after "coordinate with" and inserted ", including Even Start programs under part B of chapter 1 of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 2741 … · (c)
    • Pub. L. 103–252, §109(3), added subsec. (d). · (d)

    1992

    • Pub. L. 102–401, §2(i), added cls. (6) and (7). · (b), (7)
    • Pub. L. 102–401, §2(k)(3), substituted "subchapter" for "subtitle". · (c)

    1990

    • Pub. L. 101–501, §109(1), added cl. (4) and redesignated former cl. (4) as (5). · (b), (5)
    • Pub. L. 101–501, §109(2), substituted "with schools that will subsequently serve children in Head Start programs, the State agency responsible for administering section 602(g) of this title, and other programs serving the children and families served by the Head Start agency to carry o… · (c)

    1986

    • Pub. L. 99–425 inserted "State and local" before "programs". · (c)

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