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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2020-00279
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2020-00279 |
| Type of Filing |
Permanent Rule |
| Department |
500,1008,2500 Department of Human Services |
| Agency |
2503 Income Maintenance (Volume 3) |
| CCR Number |
9 CCR 2503-9 |
| CCR Title |
COLORADO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
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Proposed rule
| Notice Filed with SOS |
04/30/2020 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2020-00279.doc
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| Statutory Authority |
26-1-107, C.R.S. (2015); 26-1-109, C.R.S. (2015); 26-1-111, C.R.S. (2015) |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The Department would like to amend current rule to expand the allowable reasons a county may choose to waive parent fees for families in the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) to include the option for a county to waive parent fees in the event of a declared state or county emergency. In addition, the Department would like to amend current rule to allow the waiving of parent fees without providing the fifteen day notice as well as to allow the waiving of parent fees retroactively to the beginning of the current month to best support families and providers in the event of a declared state or county emergency. Per federal guidance on the flexibilities allowed under CCDF in the event of a Declared Emergency, the Department allowed counties to waive parent fees effective 4/1/20 in an effort to quickly respond to the needs of families and providers due to the COVID-19 State of Emergency. Although this flexibility is allowed under CCDF and does not conflict with State Statute, it is not listed as an allowable reason a county may choose to waive parent fees under current CCCAP rule. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The Department would like to amend current rule to expand the allowable reasons a county may choose to waive parent fees for families in the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) to include the option for a county to waive parent fees in the event of a declared state or local emergency or disaster. In addition, the Department would like to amend current rule to allow the waiver of parent fees without providing the fifteen day notice as well to allow the waiving of parent fees retroactively to the beginning of the current month to best support families and providers in the event of a declared state or local emergency or disaster. Because federal guidance was provided that under 45 CFR 98.45(k)(4), Lead Agencies have the option to waive family co-payment requirements for families that meet criteria established by the Lead Agency, the Department believes this amendment is necessary to preserve the health, safety and welfare of families receiving CCCAP. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2020-00279.doc
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| Regulatory analysis |
RegulatoryAnalysisAttachment2020-00279.doc
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| Comments |
CDHS typically holds 2 public hearings, an initial and final, for each proposed rule. The initial hearing allowing the public an opportunity to submit written data, views, or arguments and to testify for or against the proposed rules. The Board does not vote on the proposed rule at the initial hearing, but asks CDHS to consider all public comment and discussion and, if needed, submit revisions to the proposed rule. The final hearing, usually the month following the initial hearing, allows the same opportunity for public comment, after which the Board votes on final adoption of the proposed rule. Emergency rules (ER) are adopted immediately, and are permanently adopted at a second hearing, usually the month after the initial hearing. This rule will permanently adopt a rule adopted on an emergency/temporary basis in May 202. Meeting dates: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs-boards-committees-collaboration/state-board-human-services |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
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| Hearing Date |
06/12/2020 |
| Hearing Time |
08:30 AM |
| Hearing Location |
Online - Registration information here: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs-boards-committees-collaboration/state-board-human-services |
| Contact Name |
Tamara Schmidt |
| Contact Title |
Director, CCCAP |
| Contact Telephone |
720.768.8287 |
| Contact email |
Tamara.schmidt@state.co.us |
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Adopted rule
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