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pursuant to 98.14(a)(1)(vii).

(3) Indian tribe(s) or tribal organization(s) within the state. This consultation should be done in a timely manner and at the option of the Indian tribe(s) or tribal organization(s) (658D(b)(1)(E)).

Consultation involves meeting with or otherwise obtaining input from an appropriate agency in the development of the state or territory CCDF Plan. Describe the partners engaged to provide services under the CCDF program in question 1.4.1.

1.3.1 Describe the Lead Agency's consultation in the development of the CCDF plan. Effective Date: 10/01/2018

a) Describe how the Lead Agency consulted with appropriate representatives of general purpose local governments. An email was initially sent to members on various Chamber of Commerce boards throughout Nebraska. The email introduced the CCDF program, the purpose of the CCDF State Plan, and offered to meet with members to further discuss the plan and child care needs, barriers, and ideas in the community. As of yet, there has been no response. The Lead Agency will continue to engage the general purpose local governments.

b) Describe how the Lead Agency consulted with the State Advisory Council or similar coordinating body. The Early Childhood Interagency Coordinating Council (ECICC) consist of Governor appointed members who represent various career or parenting categories; meeting requirements of the Head Start Act and IDEA Part C. These members are state wide with an array of experience. Early childhood issues and training needs are part of the discussions within these meetings. The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Administrator and CCDF Program Specialist are appointed to this council and attend quarterly meetings and planning. The development plan of the CCDF State Plan was presented at the February 2018 council meeting. Suggestions and ideas were asked for during this presentation. The ECICC also receive information about the draft CCDF State Plan and public hearing information at the May 2018 meeting. CCDF is a standing topic on the agenda for all future meetings. Nebraska Page 10 of 314