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(1) CC may be provided for study time, to support clients in education or training activities if the parent has classes scheduled in such a way that it is not feasible or practical to pick up the child between classes. (2) An away-from-home study hall or lab may be required as part of the class course. The Department will not approve more study hall hours or lab hours in this setting than hours for which the client is enrolled in school. (3) CC may be authorized to support employment for clients who work graveyard shifts and need child care services during the day for sleep time. If no other child care options are available, child care services may be authorized for the graveyard shift or during the day, but not for both. (4) CC may be authorized to support employment for clients who work at home, provided the client makes at least minimum wage from the at home work, and the client has a need for child care services. The client must choose a provider setting outside the home. R986-700-717. Child Care Assistance for Children With Disabilities or Special Needs. (1) The Department will fund child care for children with disabilities or special needs at a higher rate if the child has a physical, social, or mental condition or special health care need that requires: (a) an increase in the amount of care or supervision; or (b) special care needs, which include the use of special equipment, assistance with movement, feeding, toileting or the administration of medications that require specialized procedures. (2) To be eligible under this section, the client must submit a statement from one of the professionals listed in Subsection R986-700-709(4)(a)(ii)(C) or one of the following documenting the child's disability and special child care needs: (a) Social Security Administration showing that the child is a SSI recipient; (b) Division of Services for People with Disabilities; (c) Division of Mental Health; (d) State Office of Education; (e) Baby Watch, Early Intervention Program; or (f) by submitting a written statement from: (i) a licensed medical doctor; (ii) a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; (iii) a licensed Physician's Assistant; or (iv) a licensed or certified Psychologist. (3) Verification to support that the child is disabled and has a special need must be dated and signed by the preparer and include the following: (a) the child's name; (b) a description of the child's disability; and (c) the special provisions that justify a higher payment rate. (4) The Department may require additional information and may deny requests if adequate or complete information or justification is not provided. (5) The higher rate is available through the month the child turns 18 years of age. (6) Clients qualify for CC under this section if the household is at or below 85% of the state median income. (7) The higher rate in effect for each CC category is available at any Department office. R986-700-720. Provider General Provisions. (1) The Department will only pay CC to a client who selects an: (a) eligible provider, (b) who is providing care in an eligible setting; and (c) who has approved provider status. (2) In addition to the requirements in this section, an eligible provider must meet all CCDF requirements. (3) CC is only available for care provided in the state of Utah. R986-700-721. Eligible Provider. (1) A provider may only be eligible if the provider is: (a) a provider regulated through CCL including a licensed: (i) home provider; (ii) child care center, unless the center is an hourly center; or (iii) home with a residential certificate. (b) a license exempt provider who is not required by law to be licensed and is either; (i) a license exempt center provider as defined in R430-8-3. A license exempt center provider must have a current letter of exempt status from CCL identifying the provider as DWS Approved; or (ii) a DWS FFN provider as approved by CCL. (A) The requirements for FFN approval are provided in R986-700-724 and in DWS policy. R986-700-722. Ineligible Provider. (1) A provider is not eligible for any CC payment if the provider is: