PUBLIC LAW 102-586—NOV. 4, 1992

106 STAT. 5035

(1) to promote continued access for Head Start and other
early childhood staff to the Child Development Associate
credential;

(2) to increase the ability of Head Start staff to address
the problems facing Head Start families;

(3) to create a systematic approach to training, thereby
improving the quality of Head Start instruction and using
training funds more efficiently and effectively; and

(4) to allow the use of training funds for creative approaches
to learning for children.

(b) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND STAFF QUALIFICA-
TIONS.—Section 648 of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9843) is
amended—

(1) in subsection (a) by striking "(2) training" and all that
follows through the end of the subsection and inserting "(2)
training for specialized or other personnel needed in connection
with Head Start programs, including funds from programs
authorized under this subchapter to support an organization
to administer a centralized child development and national
assessment program leading to recognized credentials for
personnel working hi early childhood development and child
care programs, training for personnel providing services to non-
English language background children, training for personnel
in helping children cope with community violence, and resource
access projects for personnel working with disabled children.";
and

(2) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
"(c) The Secretary shall—

"(1) develop a systematic approach to training Head Start
personnel, including—

"(A) specific goals and objectives for program improve-
ment and continuing professional development;

"(B) a process for continuing input from the Head
Start community; and

"(C) a strategy for delivering training and technical
assistance; and

"(2) report on the approach developed under paragraph Reports.
(1) to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the
Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the
House of Representatives.

"(d) The Secretary may provide, either directly or through
grants to public or private nonprofit entities, training for Head
Start personnel in the use of the performing and visual arts and
interactive programs using electronic media to enhance the learning
experience of Head Start children.".

SEC. 8. AMENDMENTS TO CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ACT.

(a) SPENDING OF FUNDS BY STATES.—Section 658J(c) of the
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act Amendments of 1992
(42 U.S.C. 9858h(c)) is amended—

(1) by striking "obligated" and inserting "expended"; and

(2) by striking "succeeding fiscal year" and inserting
"succeeding 3 fiscal years".

(b) PAYMENTS EXCLUDED FROM INCOME.—The Child Care and
Development Block Grant Act Amendments of 1992 (42 U.S.C.