General provisions

Subsection (b) of section 657G of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9852c), as so redesignated, is amended to read as follows: (b) Special rules (1) Rule of construction regarding curriculum Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize a Head Start program or a local educational agency to require the other to select or implement a specific curriculum or program of instruction. (2) Prohibition on additional eligibility requirements No child or family shall be determined by the Secretary or a Head Start agency (including an Early Head Start agency) to be ineligible for services provided under this subchapter except on the basis of the eligibility requirements specified under this subchapter. (3) Nonapplicability for certain programs Nothing regarding full calendar year requirements in this subchapter shall apply to Native American Head Start programs and migrant and seasonal Head Start programs, consistent with section 642(j)(3)..