The following are the CCDF statutory and regulatory requirements
that will not be waived under a consolidated 102-477 plan.
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Grantees will coordinate, to the maximum extent feasible,
with the Lead Agency(ies) in the State(s) in which the child
care programs or activities will be carried out. (658O(c)(2)(A),
98.12, 98.14(a)&(b), 98.81(b((3)(1), 98.82)
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Grantees must describe the results of the Lead Agency's
coordination activities with agencies responsible for health
(including the agency responsible for immunizations), education,
employment services or workforce development, and the State
TANF agency and/or tribal TANF agency - if the Tribe is
operating its own TANF program. (98.14(a), 98.16(d))
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With the exception of applicants located in Alaska, California,
or Oklahoma, CCDF
programs and activities will be carried out for the benefit
of Indian children on Indian
reservations. (658O(c)(2)(B), 98.81(b)(3)(ii), 98.83(b))
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Applicants must demonstrate the administrative capability
to successfully administer the proposed program in their
initial plan. (658O(c)(3)(B))
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Grants and/or contracts are limited to a period of no more
than 3 years. (658O(c)(4))
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Funds may not be used for the purchase or improvement of
land. (658F(b)(1), 98.54(b)(1))
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Funds may not be used to pay for tuition or to contract
for sectarian activities including worship or instruction.
(658M, 98.54(c)&(d))
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Applicants must assure they will comply with provisions
regarding a drug-free workplace, nondiscrimination, section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Education Amendments,
and Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended at 45 CFR
part 91. (98.13(b)(5))
Note: Since these certifications and assurances are
required as part of the consolidated 102-477 plan, they
do not need to be submitted with the CCDF application.
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At least one public hearing must be held by Tribes to allow
for public comment. (98.14(c))
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Grantees shall establish, and periodically revise a sliding
fee scale(s) that provides for cost sharing by families,
and is based on income and family size. Grantees may waive
contributions and may apply different sliding fee scales.
(658E(c)(5), 98.42)
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There are in effect, under tribal, local or State law,
requirements designed to protect the health and safety of
children that are applicable to child care providers of
services for which CCDF assistance is provided. These requirements
shall include the prevention and control of infectious diseases
(including immunizations); building and physical premises
safety; and minimum health and safety training appropriate
to the provider setting. (98.41(a))
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Grantees must submit a request to the Secretary of the
Department of Health and Human Services, in accordance with
uniform procedures, to use funds for construction and renovation
purposes. Funds may not be used for construction or major
renovation of child care facilities until the Tribe's 102-477
scope of work has been modified to allow for construction
or major renovation. (658O(c)(6)(C), 98.84(a)&(b))
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Grantees are not permitted to use amounts for construction
or renovation purposes if such use will result in a decrease
in the level of services provided by the grantee in the
preceding fiscal year. (658O(c)(6)(C), 98.84(b)(3))
- Not more than 15 percent of the aggregate CCDF funds expended
by a Tribal Lead Agency from each fiscal year (including amounts
used for construction and renovation in accordance with section
98.84, but not including the base amount provided under section
98.83(e)) shall be expended for administrative activities.
Amounts used for construction and major renovation in accordance
with section 98.84 are not considered administrative costs.
(98.52(b), 98.83(g))