Eligibility | Definition

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Eligibility: Eligibility is a status granted to those students or families who, based on specific criteria, may qualify for special services. For example, a child between the age of 3-5 years old who comes from a low-income household is eligible, and therefore, may qualify for the Head Start program.

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