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CAPS Policy – Parent Rights and Responsibilities No.: CAPS/00-3 Effective Date: 10/01/2016 Revised: 03/02/2026 Revision Effective: 03/02/2026

CAPS Policy Manual

Page 22 of 109 Date Description of Change 10/01/2021 Revised language to state change reports can be submitted online through the state’s integrated eligibility system or by phone, mail, or in person. 11/15/2023 Revised language to clarify the parent has the right to enroll their school age child in any educational program of their choice that is actively participating or eligible to participate in CAPS. For CAPS purposes, a child that turns 5 years old by September 1 of the current school year, enrolled in and attending Georgia’s Pre-K and Head Start are considered school age. The school age child who is 5 years old by September 1 is eligible to attend public school. Therefore, CAPS will only pay on a before and after school scholarship while school is in session. 10/01/2024 Revised language to add the parent is responsible for providing current, accurate, and complete contact information, including email address, if applicable. The parent must permit DECAL to use any provided contact information to send communications. 11/18/2024 Revised language to add failure to provide current, accurate, and complete information may not be a reason for a claim of inadequate notification. 10/06/2025 Revised language to clarify when information provided by the parent may be disclosed. Added language that parents may be contacted to participate in research studies. Revised language to add by signing the application, the parent is authorizing DECAL to verify all information on the application, reported by the parent, and during the interview. 03/02/2026 Revised language to add SMS (text messaging) opt-in information. Revised language to add the parent must cooperate with eligibility reviews, by completing any required forms, responding to scheduled interview appointments, and by making requested records or information available.