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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 8 CCR 1403-1 Colorado Child Care Assistance Program

99 graduation, or for any instructional services, which supplant or duplicate the academic program of any public or private school. Exceptions to this may include but are not limited to: 1. When a child is temporarily prohibited from attending their regular classes due to a suspension or expulsion; 2. When a child is temporarily out of school due to scheduled breaks; or 3. When a child is temporarily out of school due to unexpected school closures. QQ. The authorization start date shall be the date a Low-Income Child Care case is determined eligible, except in the case of a pre-eligibility application. If the child will receive care from a qualified exempt child care provider, the authorization start date shall not be prior to the date the criminal background check has been completed and cleared. RR. For pre-eligibility care reimbursable after eligibility has been determined and the county can provide benefits for the potential program participant, authorization shall be dated to the date the pre-eligibility application was received by the county. SS. The county shall generate a Department-approved notice regarding changes to child care benefits within one (1) business day and provide to the primary adult caretaker, teen parent and child care provider via postal service, e-mail or other electronic systems, fax, or hand-delivery. TT. If verification that is needed to correct the reason for closure of a child care case is received within thirty (30) calendar-days after the effective date of closure, eligibility shall be determined as of the date the verification was received regardless of any break in service period. Households whose cases close due to a voluntary withdrawal must not be required to provide additional documentation if they withdraw and request services again within the same twelve (12) month eligibility period. Eligibility shall be determined based on information provided at the most recent application or redetermination, and the family will receive the