eligibility-and-enrollment-prioritization-of-populations

Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not have a grace period, established in consultation with the State health agency, for school-age children who are in foster care or for school-age children experiencing homelessness to receive CCDF assistance while providing their families with a reasonable time to take any necessary actions to comply with immunizations and other health and safety requirements for all provider types, as required by 98.41(a)(1)(i)(C). (Plan Questions 2.3.3bi and 2.3.3bii) Overall Target Completion Date: 07/01/2026 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 The Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Licensing (DHHS-OL) will have discussions with the Lead Agency and internally to determine what steps are needed to come into compliance in this area around verifying immunization records and exemptions for school- age children. DHHS-OL will determine whether a statute change is needed or an administrative rule change only. Additionally, they will review current licensor and training procedures used for other age groups in care to determine whether a similar process could be replicated for school-age children. 05/30/2025 2 If it is determined that only an administrative rule change is needed, a draft amendment of the administrative rule will be developed with opportunities for feedback from stakeholders, advisory committees and the public. The administrative rule will then become effective, and DHHS-OL will implement the rule, including updating their interpretation manual, provider training and inspection procedures and checklists. 11/30/2025 3 If it is determined that a state statute change is needed, DHHS-OL will coordinate with the Lead Agency and the state legislature to determine changes needed and draft language for a bill to move through Utah’s 2026 legislative session. For full implementation, the administrative rule, the interpretation manual, provider training and inspection procedures and checklists would then be updated to align with a statutory change. Child care providers will be notified of the changes. 07/01/2026