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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 March 31, 2026. Overall Target Completion Date: 03/31/2026 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 Research and review areas of the State that fall under geographically underserved areas using the latest Gap Analysis as well as other demographic information. 02/28/2025 2 Create an Access and Stabilization Strategy for how we use Grants and Contracts according to the above researched information and in relationship to serving infants and toddlers as well 06/30/2025 as children with disabilities. This includes identifying potential programs to partner with in the administration of grants and contracts. 3 Create MOUs to utilize with programs and get them approved by State administrators. 09/30/2025 4 Fully execute and implement the MOUs for grants and contracts within the State 03/31/2026