comprehensive-background-check-in-state

Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not require and conduct in-state criminal history background checks with fingerprint for all child care staff members under age 18 (including prospective staff members), as required by 98.43(b)(3)(i), 98.42(b)(2)(i)(B), and 98.43(a). (Plan Question 5.7.1a) Overall Target Completion Date: 10/31/2025 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 NH DHHS will identify modifications to the NH Administrative Rule He-C 4002 to comply with the requirement. 12/31/2024 2 NH DHHS will review rule changes with the Department’s Administrative Rules Unit. Hold public hearing. Attend the Joint Legislative Committee for Administrative Rules meeting. 09/30/2025 3 Rules are adopted. DHHS begins actively monitoring this requirement. 10/31/2025