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The rate of payment for transportation services is determined by the payment schedule set by the Commissioner, which may be amended periodically, or per a written agreement between the Commissioner and the transportation provider.

Claims for payment for transportation services shall be made on forms provided by or in the manner prescribed by the Commissioner. Payment for transportation services begins and ends based on the authorization for such services issued by the Commissioner.

The following persons are prohibited from providing transportation services for children:

1. Convicted of fraud, a felony or any offense involving violence or unlawful sexual activity or other bodily injury to another person including but not limited to abuse, neglect or sexual activity with a child; or 2. Found by a court to have abused, neglected or mistreated a child, an elderly or disabled person or an animal; or 3. Had a report of abuse or neglect substantiated under Chapters 49 or 69 of Title 33 Vermont Statutes Annotated; or 4. Found by a court to have committed a criminal offense related to operating a motor vehicle, including but not limited to careless and negligent operation, driving under the influence or driving with suspended license.

A business or company providing transportation services shall submit those persons who may have contact with transported children to a record check process in the form and manner prescribed by the Department.

VIII Limitation on Availability of Financial Assistance

In the event that federal and/or state funds are not sufficient to meet the rates and amounts of financial assistance for families who have applied and are otherwise eligible, the Commissioner reserves the right to exercise discretion and limit the availability of financial assistance services.

IX Child Care Financial Assistance Schedule

Eligible families who receive partial child care financial assistance services pay any remaining fee (co-pay) directly to their child care provider(s). The Commissioner assumes no responsibility to collect or any liability for amounts due to a child care provider for services rendered to an eligible family above and beyond established child care financial assistance rates.

The Commissioner may amend the Child Care Financial Assistance Fee Scale periodically as funding allows.