Cite as: 70 CNCA § 801

A. Head Start: Except where expressly referencing the federal Head Start program, "Head Start" shall refer to Cherokee Nation's Head Start and Early Head Start programs in the Early Childhood Unit of the Education Department, or such successor programs or departments as shall be designated by Cherokee Nation.

B. Child Development Centers: Child care facilities operated by Cherokee Nation through its Human Services Department, or such successor programs or departments as shall be designated by Cherokee Nation.

C. Early Childhood Education: Early childhood education means any school or program for the provision of care and instruction to children prior to their entry into Kindergarten, including instructed geared towards cognitive, physical and social development.

Historical Data

LA 46-21, eff. October 12, 2021.