equal-access-provider-options-for-parents

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 April 30, 2026. Overall Target Completion Date: 04/30/2026 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 The Lead Agency has requested technical assistance from the OCC Regional Office and the National Center on Subsidy Innovation and Accountability. 12/31/2024 2 Gather feedback from providers about strategies to contract for slots in order to grow capacity and support provider sustainability. 04/30/2025 3 Determine procurement strategy, funding structure, and potential system modifications needed to support contracting for slots. 12/31/2025 4 Complete policy revisions, procurement mechanisms, and potential system modifications aligned with contracting for slots. 04/30/2026