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Status update on 3K and 4K RFP and Head Start grant recompetition

1:33:43

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Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about the status of the new 3K and 4K Request for Proposals (RFP) and whether it will guarantee seats for those who need them. DOE officials clarify that there isn't currently a Head Start RFP, but rather a recompetition for the Head Start grant, with results expected in the spring.

The current Head Start contract is in place while waiting for the decision on the submitted application
Seats would be guaranteed for anyone who qualifies, based on what is awarded
This update provides insight into the current state of early childhood education program planning

Rita Joseph

1:33:43

Thank you, council member.

1:33:45

I have a follow-up question on the head start.

1:33:50

The status of the new three k and four k RFP, does the RFP will guarantee a seat for anyone who needs it?

Monique Scales

1:34:07

Thank you.

1:34:08

So there isn't currently a Head Start RFP, so we had to recompete for the Head Start grant.

1:34:13

Currently, there is a, the Head Start contract is currently in place.

1:34:18

We're waiting to hear in the spring, what the decision is from the application that we submitted.

Rita Joseph

1:34:25

And that will guarantee a seat for anyone who needs it?

1:34:31

Anyone who qualifies?

Monique Scales

1:34:32

Anyone who qualifies, yes, would be able to receive a seat based on what we are awarded.

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