comprehensive-background-check-national-name-based

Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not require and conduct NCIC NSOR name-based background checks for all child care staff members (including prospective staff members), as required by 98.43(b)(2), 98.42(b)(2)(i)(B), and 98.43(a). (Plan Questions 5.7.3a and 5.7.3b) • The Lead Agency does not require and conduct NCIC NSOR name-based checks for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home, as required by 98.43(b)(2), 98.42(b)(2)(i)(B), and 98.43(a). (Plan Question 5.7.3c) Overall Target Completion Date: 10/31/2026 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 Convene Department leads, including legislative service, procurement, IT, fiscal, provider network to review current and future state of CCDBG background checks compliance, outlining next steps for IT solutions and solutions requiring legislative change or interagency partnerships. 02/28/2025 2 Division to submit SFY26 Legislative proposal for changes needed to level one fingerprint clearance card, including any budgetary requests if applicable, to comply with CCDBG requirements and submit to the Governor’s Office for approval 09/30/2025 3 Pending legislative and interagency law enforcement approval, implement changes for NCIC/NSOR background checks 10/31/2026 4 Submit State Plan amendment 10/31/2026