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Act 76 (H.217) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Child Development Division (CDD) has created this FAQ document to support early childhood education and afterschool program staff, families, and the general public, with understanding the components of Act 76. This act relates to child care and early childhood education and became law on June 20, 2023. We will update this document as new questions come in, and/or when further clarification to existing questions becomes available. Resources • Act 76 Webpage • Act 76 - Full Text • Act 76 - Fiscal Summary • Act 76 Status and Summary Chart • Overview of Act 76 (video of webinar) • Overview of Act 76 (presentation slides) • Act 76 Training Series (short videos from First Children’s Finance) • Act 76 Changes: Program Director On-Site Time • Act 76 Changes: Tuition Rates and Allowability of Additional Fees Contacts • If you did not find your answer in this document or would like additional support in applying this FAQ to your specific situation, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at ahs.dcfcddinfo@vermont.gov. • If you have a question that is related to child care licensing you may also reach out to the Licensor on Duty (LOD) at ahs.dcfcddchildcarelicensing@vermont.gov or 1-800-649-2642 option 3. • First Children’s Finance can support you and your program with business planning related to Act 76 through its state-funded Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP), which provides expert business training, technical assistance, and consulting to help start, sustain, and grow child care businesses. To contact First Children’s Finance, you can visit their website, complete the BTAP Inquiry Form, or email them at infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org.