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Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency did not develop a Statewide Disaster Plan in collaboration with the required entities, and does not include all required elements, as required by 98.16(dd)(1), 98.16(dd)(2)(iii)(A), and 98.16(dd)(2)(iii)(B). (Plan Questions 8.5.1bi, 8.5.1bv, 8.5.1bvi, and 8.5.1bvii) Overall Target Completion Date: 12/31/2025 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 The Lead Agency did not develop a Statewide Disaster Plan in collaboration with the required entities, and does not include all required elements, as required by 98.16(dd)(1), 98.16(dd)(2)(iii)(A), and 98.16(dd)(2)(iii)(B). (Plan Questions 8.5.1bi, 8.5.1bv, 8.5.1bvi, and 8.5.1bvii): MSDE will review and update the plan internally. In addition, add a link to the emergency prep. plan template onto the COOP plan as discussed with OCC. 04/30/2025 2 The Lead Agency did not develop a Statewide Disaster Plan in collaboration with the required entities, and does not include all required elements, as required by 98.16(dd)(1), 98.16(dd)(2)(iii)(A), and 98.16(dd)(2)(iii)(B). (Plan Questions 8.5.1bi, 8.5.1bv, 8.5.1bvi, and 8.5.1bvii): MSDE will then send the drafted updates to stakeholders and other supporting agencies as required for feedback. MSDE will also 07/31/2025 meet with stakeholders and supporting agencies during this time as well, as requested. 3 The Lead Agency did not develop a Statewide Disaster Plan in collaboration with the required entities, and does not include all required elements, as required by 98.16(dd)(1), 98.16(dd)(2)(iii)(A), and 98.16(dd)(2)(iii)(B). (Plan Questions 8.5.1bi, 8.5.1bv, 8.5.1bvi, and 8.5.1bvii): Once the plan has been updated and approved by Leadership, MSDE will ensure to update staff and child care providers on the changes made. In addition, the Agency will revise policies (including orientations and training), applications/agreements, and inspection reports to mirror the changes made. 10/31/2025 4 The Lead Agency did not develop a Statewide Disaster Plan in collaboration with the required entities, and does not include all required elements, as required by 98.16(dd)(1), 98.16(dd)(2)(iii)(A), and 98.16(dd)(2)(iii)(B). (Plan Questions 8.5.1bi, 8.5.1bv, 8.5.1bvi, and 8.5.1bvii): The statewide plan, along with all required forms and applicable correspondence, will be posted on its own webpage. 12/31/2025