| Rule |
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| Additional Information |
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| Statutory Authority |
Sections 24-4-103(6)(a), 26.5-1-105(1)(a), 26.5-4-111(1), (7)(d), and (14), and 26.5-4-119(4), C.R.S. |
| Applicable Federal Provisions |
45 CFR 98.21(d) and 98.43(c)(1)(v) |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The purpose of the Executive Director adopting revisions to the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) rules was to implement Colorado House Bill 24-1223, and new requirements for the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). As an initial phase of implementation to ensure compliance with varying deadlines, these revisions included adjusting the 12-month eligibility to ensure a minimum of 12 months of eligibility for newly added children to a case; including checks for child pornography during the background check process; defining “customer service” and outlining county customer service expectations in performance contracts; standardizing post-secondary education as an eligible activity statewide; extending the current family co-payment formula until July 31, 2026; and removing the 6-month redetermination requirement for families on freeze lists. Additionally, technical revisions were made to update historical references to the former Colorado Department of Human Services rules, to now reference the new rules adopted by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2024-00635.pdf
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| Regulatory analysis |
RegulatoryAnalysisAttachment2024-00635.pdf
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| Comments |
These revisions will be considered for permanent adoption during the next Public Rulemaking Hearing on January 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. For attendance, please log onto the webinar during the specified date/time using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-BV1-0H5RrigEfHKtputPg |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
Yes
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| Recent legislation bill number |
HB24-1223
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| Contact Name |
Elena M. Fitch |
| Contact Title |
Rulemaking & Rules Advisory Council Administrator |
| Contact Telephone |
720-661-1657 |
| Contact email |
CDEC_Rulemaking@state.co.us |