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1.1.2 FEDERAL REGULATIONS As the lead agency, SCDSS is responsible for implementing a program that complies with federal regulations associated with the CCDF. Under these regulations, SCDSS must ensure that: • The program is made accessible to all eligible parents as funding permits. • A parent is given a choice of eligible providers, and that the requirement of this program will not significantly restrict parental choice of the types of providers. • A parent will have unlimited access to their child and to the provider who is caring for their child during normal hours of operation. • A record of parental complaints is maintained and made available to the public on request. • Consumer education information is made available to the public concerning: • Licensing and regulatory requirements • Complaint procedures • Health and safety information • Policies relative to child care services. • Payment rates will be sufficient to ensure equal access for an eligible child.

1.1.3 LEGAL BASIS The following laws and regulations govern the administration of the child care services: 42 USC 1397c (Public Law 97-35, Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981). Requires the state to publish an annual intended-use report for Title XX SSBG funds. The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (P.L.101-508) as amended by P.L.102-401, P.L. 102-586, P.L.103-171 and found at Title VI, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, P.L.104-193.

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1.1.2 FEDERAL REGULATIONS As the lead agency, SCDSS is responsible for implementing a program that complies with federal regulations associated with the CCDF. Under these regulations, SCDSS must ensure that: • The program is made accessible to all eligible parents as funding permits. • A parent is given a choice of eligible providers, and that the requirement of this program will not significantly restrict parental choice of the types of providers. • A parent will have unlimited access to their child and to the provider who is caring for their child during normal hours of operation. • A record of parental complaints is maintained and made available to the public on request. • Consumer education information is made available to the public concerning: • Licensing and regulatory requirements • Complaint procedures • Health and safety information • Policies relative to child care services. • Payment rates will be sufficient to ensure equal access for an eligible child.

1.1.3 LEGAL BASIS The following laws and regulations govern the administration of the child care services: 42 USC 1397c (Public Law 97-35, Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981). Requires the state to publish an annual intended-use report for Title XX SSBG funds. The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (P.L.101-508) as amended by P.L.102-401, P.L. 102-586, P.L.103-171 and found at Title VI, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, P.L.104-193.