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Complying with the New Head Start Performance Standards
On August 21, 2024, the federal Office of Head Start (OHS) released extensive regulatory changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) in Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming (the Final Rule)…
Open Meetings Law State-by-State Guide
Open meetings laws typically apply to federal, state, and local governmental bodies. However, some states expand applicability to non-governmental entities, such as recipients of government grants and certain nonprofit organizations…
Responding to Data Incidents
With cybercrime increasing, this question arises more and more often. Many CAAs have moved away from paper records toward electronic systems which contain significant amounts of data, and it isn’t always clear what obligations a CAA has when data within its care is compromised…
Sample Board Applicant Questionnaire (CAA + Head Start)
CAPLAW's Sample Board Applicant Questionnaire for CAAs with Head Start Programs helps CAAs track the Head Start required qualifications for the governing body, as well as determine a board applicant's relevant experiences for board service.
Head Start Board Composition and Responsibilities Checklist
Use this Head Start Board Checklist to assess your board composition and board responsibilities to ensure compliance with the Head Start Act.
Immigration Check-Up: Is Your CAA I-9 Compliant?
In light of recent immigration raids of worksites across the country and a significant increase in investigations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), CAAs should take a closer look at their Form I-9 compliance to ensure that they understand their obligations as employers and use the most...
Mission Possible: Understanding & Developing an Effective Mission Statement
No one-size-fits-all description of a Community Action Agency (CAA) exists. CAAs serve diverse populations, operate in a range of areas, and fulfill a variety of needs. There is no doubt that reducing poverty and enabling self-sufficiency are principal goals, but every CAA has a different...
Tax Talk: IRS Issues Ruling on Joint Venture with For-profit
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued long awaited guidance on so-called "ancillary" joint ventures between tax exempt organizations and for-profits. An "ancillary" joint venture is a partnership between an exempt organization and a for-profit where the activity being conducted by the...