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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 Request TA & Research how other states operationalize grants or contracts for direct services. 02/28/2025 2 Evaluate Budget impact for grants & contracts for direct services. 07/01/2025 3 Decision regarding approach to grants or contracts for direct services: RFP? Pass Through? 10/01/2025 COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECK:5 YEAR RENEWAL Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not conduct all interstate background checks every 5 years, as required by 98.43(d)(2)(ii). (Plan Question 5.7.17) Overall Target Completion Date: 08/01/2026 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 Continue research of interstate background check policy and procedures. 07/01/2025 2 Consider the State approach to interstate background checks. 10/01/2025