Waiver of Rules

(a) Providers who request a waiver of a requirement in He-C 6912 shall submit a written request to DHHS, which includes the following information:

(1) The program name, address, phone number, and Bridges resource ID number assigned by the department;

(2) The specific reference to the section of the rule for which a waiver is being requested;

(3) An explanation of why a waiver is necessary, the length of time, not to exceed 92 calendar days, for which the waiver is requested, and any effect the granting of the waiver will have on the health or safety of the children in the program;

(4) The number and age range of children who will be affected by the waiver;

(5) A written plan to achieve compliance with the rule or explaining how the provider will satisfy the intent of the rule, if the waiver is granted;

(6) The signature of the enrolled child care provider; and

(7) The signature of the parent or copy of a notice which has been shown to, or mailed to each parent, explaining the waiver request and informing the parent that they may call the department if they have any concerns about the requested waiver.