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Reason(s) for non-compliance: •The Lead Agency does not provide grants or contracts for direct services for infants and toddlers, for children in underserved geographic areas, and for children with disabilities, as required by 98.30(b)(1). (Plan Questions 4.1.1c and 4.5.1i) . Please note the Lead Agency has an approved waiver for this requirement through July 31, 2026.The Lead Agency does not provide grants or contracts for direct services for infants and toddlers, for children in underserved geographic areas, and for children with disabilities, as required by 98.30(b)(1). (Plan Questions 4.1.1c and 4.5.1i) . Please note the Lead Agency has an approved waiver for this requirement through July 31, 2026.The Lead Agency does not provide grants or contracts for direct services for infants and toddlers, for children in underserved geographic areas, and for children with disabilities, as required by 98.30(b)(1). (Plan Questions 4.1.1c and 4.5.1i) . Please note the Lead Agency has an approved waiver for this requirement through July 31, 2026. • The Lead Agency has until February 6, 2025, to submit general action steps and estimated timeline related to providing grants or contracts for direct services for infants and toddlers and for children in underserved geographic areas using Appendix I of the 2025-2027 CCDF Plan. Overall Target Completion Date: 01/01/2025 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 Award Notices sent to selected providers. 12/20/2024 2 Start-up funds issued to selected providers. 12/27/2024 3 Contract payments begin/serves begin. 01/01/2025