The Administration for Children and Families is refusing to its suspension of the Navajo Nation Head Start program, saying the tribe hasn't come up with an adequate plan.

The tribe requested a partial resumption of federal funds. But officials in Washington, D.C., want the tribe to provide more detail and justification.

The major issue has been the lack of background checks on employees. A review found some employees with serious criminal records.

But other issues include health and safety concerns at Head Start centers on the reservation. The tribe failed to detail how it will correct these issues, officials in Washington said.

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Feds refuse to lift suspension of Head Start (The Gallup Independent 8/1)

Relevant Links:
Navajo Nation - http://www.navajo.org
Head Start - http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/hsb

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