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Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not provide grants or contracts for direct services for infants and toddlers, for children in underserved geographic areas, and for children with disabilities, as required by 98.30(b)(1). (Plan Questions 4.1.1c and 4.5.1i). Please note the Lead Agency has an approved waiver for this requirement through August 1, 2026. Overall Target Completion Date: 08/01/2026 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 This transition to grants/contracts as one form of payment for direct service was recently enacted by OCC as part of the new CCDF Final Rule. NH has requested a waiver of this requirement until August 1, 2026 to permit time for changes to internal processes, and determine if an administrative rule change is required, and for the development of agreement templates and program standards, subject to approval of Governor and Council. 08/01/2026