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Expulsion and Suspension Policy Statement

Guidance for grantees to highlight new requirements in the Head Start Program Performance Standards related to expulsion and suspension. It also encourages Head Start grantees and delegates to adopt practices set forth in the Policy Statement on Expulsion and Suspension in Early Childhood Settings issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED).

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Issued by: Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

Issue Date: November 07, 2016

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