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include but is not limited to the following topics: safe environments; healthy environments; learning environments; physical development; cognitive learning; communication; creative learning; self-esteem; social development; guidance; family relationships; program management; and professionalism.

-- How often does the state/territory require that this training topic be completed by caregivers, teachers, and directors in licensed-exempt CCDF programs? Annually Other Describe: License-exempt and in-home providers are required to complete an Emergency Planning Workbook. This is reviewed and modified annually with the provider and their Resource Development (RD) worker. The RD worker's hand-one review with the provider meets an annual training.

8. Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio- contaminants -- Provide the citation for this training requirement, including citations for both licensed and license-exempt providers Ongoing health and safety training on this topic is a requirement for all licensed providers. This would include all CCDF licensed providers. 391 NAC 1-006.04EB; 391 NAC 2-006.04E; and 391 NAC 3-006.10D License-exempt providers are required to complete 4 annual hours of training, 2 of which are to be topics from the Health and Safety required trainings. For license- exempt providers, this is currently outlined in the Child Care Subsidy Provider Agreement found on-line at http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Child-Care-Provider-Forms.aspx . The Child Care Subsidy Program held a public hearing on October 25, 2019. A second public hearing is required and pending a hearing date. Health and safety standards and training requirements are in the draft regulations for Title 392.

To meet compliance with the Health and Safety requirements while regulations are pending, the Lead Agency in assistance with their legal department revised the Child Nebraska Page 199 of 314