Human Services Amendments of 1998

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Head Start Programs Title II: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Programs Title III: Community Services Block Grant Title IV: Effective Dates; Application of Amendments Human Services Amendments of 1998 - Extends through FY 2002 the authorization of appropriations for programs under the Head Start Act, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, and the Community Services Block Grant Act. Title I: Head Start Programs - Amends the Head Start Act to revise the definition of family literacy services. (Sec. 102) Extends through FY 2002 the authorization of appropriations for Head Start programs. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reserve specified amounts for: (1) transition coordination with schools; and (2) research, demonstrations, evaluation activities, and longitudinal studies. (Sec. 103) Revises requirements relating to: (1) allotment of funds, and limitations on assistance; (2) designation of Head Start agencies; (3) amendments to quality standards, and monitoring of Head Start agencies and programs; and (4) powers and functions of Head Start agencies. (Sec. 107) Limits to not more than 25 percent of total program enroll…