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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 August 1, 2026. Overall Target Completion Date: 07/01/2027 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 Waiver for compliance with the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan Requirements related to the 2024 Final Rule. Providing grants or contracts for direct services for infants and toddlers, for children in underserved geographic areas, and for children with disabilities. 12/30/2024 2 Continue technical assistance from the Office of Child care for providing grants or contracts for infants and toddlers, for children in underserved geographic areas, and for children with disabilities. 06/30/2025 3 Prepare procurement (Request for Information, Request for Proposal). 08/01/2026 4 Implementation of contract 07/01/2027