1. (a) When the CSPP contractor is also a Head Start grantee or delegate agency or has a signed collaboration agreement with a Head Start grantee or delegate agency, and is providing collaborative full-day services using both Head Start and CSPP contract funds, the contractor shall utilize the CSPP waiting list in conjunction with the Head Start program waiting list and enroll children in the following priority order:

   1. (1) First priority shall be given to CSPP age eligible children that have been identified at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation or who are receiving child protective services in accordance with section 17773;
   2. (2) Second priority shall be given to children with disabilities beyond the required set aside pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Education Code section 8208, whose families are income eligible for CSPP;
   3. (3) Third priority shall be given to CSPP eligible three- and four-year-old children from families that meet Head Start income guidelines, and have the lowest income ranking based on the most recent income ranking schedule adopted by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction;
   4. (4) Fourth priority shall be given to CSPP eligible three- and four-year-old children from families that meet applicable Head Start priorities as stipulated in the Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance requirements (45 C.F.R. § 1302);
2. (b) All families shall meet CSPP eligibility criteria as described in sections 17750 and 17751.

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8205, 8207, 8208 and 56443, Education Code; and 45 C.F.R. Part 1302.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)-(4), repealer of subsection (a)(5) and amendment of Note filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).