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c) Describe, if applicable, how the Lead Agency consulted with Indian tribes(s) or tribal organizations(s) within the state. Note: The CCDF regulations recognize the need for States to conduct formal, structured consultation with Tribal governments, including Tribal leadership. Many States and Tribes have consultation policies and procedures in place. The Lead Agency reached out to all four Nebraska Tribes receiving Child Care and Development Funds, to establish and build a working relationship and support (Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, Santee Sioux Nation, and Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska). All of the tribes responded to the Lead Agency's outreach, via email, however, an in-person meeting has only taken place with one of the tribes specific to CCDF state regulations and the CCDF State Plan. The Lead Agency is open to working with all of the CCDF Tribes to establish a working relationship, provide support, and travel for a site visit.

d) Describe any other entities, agencies, or organizations consulted on the development of the CCDF plan. The Lead Agency's consultation with other entities include: the program responsible for children with special needs, intervention, and IDEA; Public Health; the Nebraska Department of Education; Head Start/Early Head Start; and various initiatives within theNebraska Children Foundation.

1.3.2 Describe the statewide or territory-wide public hearing process held to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the provision of child care services under this Plan (658D(b)(1)(C); 98.16(f)). Reminder: Lead Agencies are required to hold at least one public hearing in the state or territory, with sufficient statewide or territory-wide distribution of notice prior to such a hearing to enable the public to comment on the provision of child care services under the CCDF Plan. At a minimum, this description must include: Effective Date: 10/01/2018

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