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Provide a link, if available.

Yes, the state/territory has another system of quality improvement If the response is yes to any of the above, describe the measureable indicators of progress relevant to this use of funds that the state/territory will use to evaluate its progress in improving the quality of child care programs and services within the state/territory and the data on the extent to which the state or territory has met these measures.

7.4.2 QRIS participation Effective Date: 10/01/2018

a) Are providers required to participate in the QRIS? Participation is voluntary Participation is mandatory for providers serving children receiving a subsidy. If checked, describe the relationship between QRIS participation and subsidy (e.g., minimum rating required, reimbursed at higher rates for achieving higher ratings, participation at any level). Participation is voluntary except for a few categories. Child care programs receiving $250,000 in child care subsidy annually must participate. Center-Based Nebraska Early Childhood Education Endowment (Sixpence) programs for children birth to age 3 must participate. Also, Sixpence School District/Child Care Partnership programs must participate.

Participation is required for all providers.

b) Which types of settings or distinctive approaches to early childhood education and care participate in the state/territory's QRIS? Check all that apply Licensed child care centers Licensed family child care homes License-exempt providers Early Head Start programs Head Start programs Nebraska Page 279 of 314