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 August 1, 2026. Overall Target Completion Date: 08/01/2026 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 Work with key legislative members to introduce and support legislative changes 06/01/2025 2 Research on supply and demand; gather information and guidance from other states and OCC 06/01/2025 3 Rule changes through the Interagency Committee on Administrative Rules (ICAR) and Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR) and update Policy changes 03/31/2026 4 Award initial contracts for slots 08/01/2026 5 IT system changes 08/01/2026