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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 portions of this requirement through April 30, 2026. Overall Target Completion Date: 04/30/2026 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 TWC Child Care Rules (§809.96) was updated effective July 29, 2024, to allow Boards to contract with providers for direct services for children with disabilities. TWC Child Rules already allowed for Boards to contract with providers for direct services for infants and toddlers and for children in underserved geographic areas. 07/29/2024 2 Develop program parameters for a new statewide initiative to contract for direct services for infants and toddlers, for children in underserved geographic areas, and for children with disabilities. 05/30/2025 3 TWC will update the case management system to allow Boards to manage contracts for direct services. 08/31/2025 4 Implement contracts for direct services for infants and toddlers, for children in underserved geographic areas, and for children with disabilities. 04/30/2026