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61. Student means a Parent enrolled in and attending an Educational Program or Job Training Program, and who is a Maine Resident.
62. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) means the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of an Infant.
63. Supporting Documentation means documentation that substantiates information reported to the Department related to determination of an award, redetermination of an award, a temporary or non-temporary change, or other reportable information as it relates to the Child Care Affordability Program rules.
64. Teacher means an individual who is Employed by a Child Care Provider for compensation on a regular basis and whose responsibilities are to organize, guide, and implement activities in a Group or individual basis, or to assist a Teacher or lead Teacher in activities to further the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of Children.
65. Temporary Change means any time-limited absence from work, a Job Training Program, or an Educational Program for an Employed Parent due to reasons found acceptable by the Department, including but not limited to:
a. Parent’s medical leave or parental leave, need to care for a family member, or illness;
b. Any interruption in work for a seasonal worker who is not working between regular industry work seasons;
c. Any student holiday or break for a Parent participating in a Job Training Program or Educational Program;
d. Any reduction in work, training, or education hours, as long as the Parent is still working or attending a Job Training Program or Educational Program;
e. Any change in Child age, including a Child turning 13 years old during the eligibility period;
f. Any change in residency within the State.
66. Toddler means a Child aged 12 months plus one day to 36 months.
67. Transportation Time means the time it takes a Parent (a) to leave a Child Care Provider and arrive at work, an Educational Program, or Job Training Program and (b) to leave work, an Educational Program, or Job Training Program and arrive back at the Provider. Transportation can take place by car, bus, bike, walking, boat, or others means as indicated on the application.