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7 parents and family members in the development of their children in child care settings. 4. To assist States in delivering high-quality, coordinated early childhood care and education services to maximize parents’ options and support parents trying to achieve independence from public assistance. 5. To assist States in improving the overall quality of child care services and programs by implementing the health, safety, licensing, training, and oversight standards established in this subchapter and in State law (including State regulations). 6. To improve child care and the development of participating children; and 7. To increase the number and percentage of low-income children in high-quality child care settings.

Source: 45 CFR 98.1 Revised: August 2025

Rule 1.3 Non-Discrimination Statement

Individuals shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability in the provision of child care services.

Source: 45 CFR 98.20(b)(1); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025

Rule 1.4 Organizational Structure of CCPP

The Governor of Mississippi has appointed MDHS as the Lead Agency of the CCDBG. As Lead Agency, MDHS has primary responsibility for compliance with all requirements of the grant, and for administering, and coordinating all functions of the grant.

Source: 45 CFR 98.10; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025