Notice2026-11882
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Head Start State Collaboration Office Grant Application
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Published
June 12, 2026
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentChildren and Families Administration
Abstract
The Office of Head Start (OHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is proposing a new information collection activity for the Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSCO) Grant Application. HSCO grants are authorized under the Head Start Act and support coordination between Head Start agencies and state systems serving young children and families. OHS has developed new application instructions to align HSCO grant activities with states and federal priorities, including improving outcomes in child welfare, strengthening family formation, supporting effective service delivery, and enhancing early childhood education. This proposed information collection is necessary to support consistent implementation of program objectives and alignment across all states.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 113 (Friday, June 12, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35690-35691]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11882]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Head Start State
Collaboration Office Grant Application
AGENCY: Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families,
Department of Health and Human Services.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: The Office of Head Start (OHS), Administration for Children
and Families (ACF) is proposing a new information collection activity
for the Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSCO) Grant Application.
HSCO grants are authorized under the Head Start Act and support
coordination between Head Start agencies and state systems serving
young children and families. OHS has developed new application
instructions
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to align HSCO grant activities with states and federal priorities,
including improving outcomes in child welfare, strengthening family
formation, supporting effective service delivery, and enhancing early
childhood education. This proposed information collection is necessary
to support consistent implementation of program objectives and
alignment across all states.
DATES: Comments due August 11, 2026.
ADDRESSES: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA), ACF is soliciting public comment on the specific
aspects of the information collection described above. You can obtain
copies of the proposed collection of information and submit comments by
emailing <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eb82858d84888487878e889f828485ab8a888dc5838398c58c849d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f59c9b939a969a99999096819c9a9bb5949693db9d9d86db929a83">[email protected]</span></a>. Identify all requests by the title
of the information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description: OHS proposes collecting
application materials from all states and territories receiving HSCO
grants. These grants are non-competing and statutorily required. The
new application instructions will guide states in aligning
Collaboration Office activities with updated federal priorities and
strengthening integration of Head Start within state early childhood
systems.
The application will include brief narrative and structured
responses describing state plans for coordination, systems integration,
and program implementation. The request will ensure consistent
documentation of proposed activities and enable ACF OHS to effectively
administer and oversee the grants.
Existing HSCO grants will be extended through February 28, 2027, to
allow time for PRA approval and transition to new grant awards.
Following approval, OHS will issue new application instructions, and
states will be provided with a defined application window to submit
materials in advance of new 5-year grant awards.
Respondents: State governments (including the 50 states, the
District of Columbia, and territories) receiving HSCO grants.
Annual Burden Estimate
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Annual number of Average burden
Instrument Total number of responses per hours per Annual burden
respondents respondent response hours
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HSCO Grant Application..................... 52 1 10.4 540.8
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Comments: The Department specifically requests comments on (a)
whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether
the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection
of information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Authority: Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9801 et seq.); PRA (44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.)
Mary C. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-11882 Filed 6-11-26; 8:45 am]
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