Calculating 10% Actual Enrollment for Disability Requirement
Guidance for Head Start program leaders on calculating the 10% actual enrollment requirement for children with disabilities to meet the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act mandate.
10% Enrollment Requirement
These resources can help program staff effectively identify, recruit, and enroll children who are eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This 10% enrollment requirement is specified by Selection process, 45 CFR §1302.14(b) in the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
FAQs About the 10% Enrollment Requirement
Head Start programs are expected to ensure that 10% of their actual enrollment are children eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Find answers to common questions here.
Program Considerations Prior to Submitting a Disability Waiver Request
Learn how to prepare a waiver request when your program is unable to fill at least 10% of its total funded enrollment slots with children eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.