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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.07 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board › Section 13A.12.07.03 - Review Board - Method of Appeal

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A. An appellant seeking review by the Review Board shall file a written request for appeal within 30 days from the date the appellant receives notice of the ruling of the licensure staff.
B. The appellant shall address this written request for appeal to the chairperson of the Review Board, with a copy to the Assistant State Superintendent for Educator Licensure and Program Approval.
C. The written request for appeal shall specify whether the appeal is to be on the record under Regulation .03 of this chapter or in person under Regulation .04 of this chapter. It shall include a statement of the appellant's objections to the ruling of the licensure staff and the reasons supporting each objection.
D. On receipt of a copy of the request, the Assistant State Superintendent for Educator Licensure and Program Approval shall:
(1) Cause the entire file concerning the ruling to be transmitted to the Review Board;
(2) Acknowledge receipt of the request in writing to the appellant;
(3) Send a copy of this chapter to the appellant; and
(4) Schedule the appeal promptly before the Review Board, allowing reasonable advance notice to all parties.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.07 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board › Section 13A.12.07.04 - Review Board - Appeal on the Record

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A. At the appellant's option, the Review Board may make findings and submit recommendations to the PSTEB based solely on the written record.
B. The appellant may provide additional relevant documents to the Review Board, and shall submit a written statement explaining the appellant's position. A party seeking to file additions to the file shall do so at least 15 days before the scheduled appeal.
C. Licensure staff may submit a written response to the appellant's statement and provide any additional relevant documents to the Review Board at least 10 days before the scheduled appeal.
D. The appellant may submit a written reply to staff's response at least 5 days before the scheduled appeal.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.07 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board › Section 13A.12.07.05 - Review Board - Appeal in Person

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A. At the written request of the appellant, the Review Board shall allow oral argument on the appeal.
B. The Review Board shall limit oral presentations at the hearing to 15 minutes for a representative of the licensure staff, followed by 15 minutes for the appellant.
C. The Review Board may ask questions of either party. Other oral presentation or testimony is not permitted.
D. Both parties may present a written summary of their oral presentation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.07 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board › Section 13A.12.07.06 - Review Board - Findings and Recommendations

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A. The Review Board shall deliberate the appeal in closed session and, by majority of the quorum present, make findings and recommendations to the PSTEB.
B. The Review Board shall submit its findings and recommendations by the chairperson in a written report to the PSTEB. The Review Board shall ensure this report includes:
(1) Issues in question;
(2) Findings of fact;
(3) Conclusions of law; and
(4) Recommendations and reasons for them.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.07 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board › Section 13A.12.07.07 - Review Board - Exceptions

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A. The appellant may file written exceptions to the Review Board's findings and recommendations by submitting these exceptions to the chairperson of the PSTEB within 15 days from the date of the Review Board's report.
B. The licensure staff may file a written response to the exceptions within 10 days of the date the exceptions are filed.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.07 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board › Section 13A.12.07.08 - Review Board - Final Determination

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A. The PSTEB shall make the final determination in each appeal from rulings of the licensure staff.
B. Before making a final determination, the PSTEB shall provide each member with:
(1) A copy of the ruling of the licensure staff which is the subject of the appeal;
(2) The written request for appeal;
(3) The written report of the Review Board;
(4) Any documents in the file cited in the report; and
(5) Any written exceptions and response to exceptions.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.01 - Provision of Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.01.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of this chapter is to implement Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 34 CFR 303, and Education Article, Title 8, Subtitle 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, which assure the provision of services for all eligible infants and toddlers, birth until the beginning of the school year following the child's fourth birthday, and their families, in accordance with the child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.01 - Provision of Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.01.02 - Scope

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This chapter applies to the Department and other State or local public agencies that participate in the local interagency system of services that provide early intervention services to eligible infants and toddlers, birth until the beginning of the school year following the child's fourth birthday, and their families, in accordance with the child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), consistent with the Act and 34 CFR § 303.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.01 - Provision of Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.01.04 - Referral and Screening

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A. Referral.
(1) A local lead agency shall identify a single point of entry which shall:
(a) Coordinate all major child find efforts, consistent with 34 CFR §
												303.302 and COMAR 13A.13.02.04B; and
(b) Be available for use by primary referral sources and others who suspect developmental delay in an infant or toddler.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.01 - Provision of Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.01.05 - Evaluation and Assessment

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A. Evaluation Procedures.
(1) A local lead agency shall ensure:
(a) A child receives a timely, comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation, consistent with 34 CFR §§
												303.321, 303.322, and 303.420(a)(2);
(b) A parent provides consent before conducting each evaluation and assessment of a child, consistent with 34 CFR §
												303.321(1) and Regulation .12 of this chapter; and
(c) Evaluations are administered by qualified personnel.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.01 - Provision of Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.01.06 - Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Team

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A. IFSP Team Members.
(1) A local lead agency shall ensure the initial IFSP team meeting and the annual IFSP team meeting to evaluate the IFSP of an infant or toddler with a disability shall be multidisciplinary and include the following participants:
(a) The parents of the child;
(b) The service coordinator who:
(i) Has worked with the family since the initial referral of the child; or
(ii) Was designated by the public agency to be responsible for implementation of the IFSP;
(c) Individuals directly involved in conducting the evaluations and assessments in accordance with Regulation .05 of this chapter;
(d) Individuals who will provide services to the child or the family, as determined appropriate;
(e) Other family members, as requested by the parent, if feasible to do so; and
(f) An advocate or individual outside the family, if the parent requests that the individual participate.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.01 - Provision of Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.01.08 - Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Document

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A. The IFSP shall include:
(1) A statement of the child's present levels of physical development, including:
(a) Vision;
(b) Hearing;
(c) Health status;
(d) Cognitive development;
(e) Communication development;
(f) Social or emotional development; and
(g) Adaptive development;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.01 - Provision of Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.01.09 - Transition

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A. Notification to the Local School System.
(1) The Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program shall inform a local school system of potentially eligible children, 2 years old or older, who reside in the jurisdiction served by the local school system.
(2) The notification shall be provided electronically on the secure server, within a given timeframe determined by the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program.
(3) A local lead agency is not required to conduct an evaluation, assessment, or an initial IFSP team meeting for the toddler referred to a local lead agency less than 45 days before the toddler's third birthday.
(4) A local lead agency shall refer the toddler to the local school system for the jurisdiction in which the toddler resides, with parental consent as required under § 303.414, if a toddler is referred to a local lead agency less than 45 days before the toddler's third birthday.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.01 - Provision of Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.01.10 - Procedural Safeguards - General Provisions

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A. Procedural Safeguards Notice.
(1) The local lead agency shall provide a copy of the procedural safeguards to the parents of an infant or toddler with a disability, with prior written notice, in accordance with 34 CFR §
											303.421(b)(3).
(2) The procedural safeguards notice shall include:
(a) Confidentiality of personally identifiable information and early intervention record, in accordance with 34 CFR §§
												303.401- 303.417;
(b) Parental consent and notice, in accordance with 34 CFR §§
												303.420- 303.422;
(c) Surrogate parents, in accordance with 34 CFR §
												303.422; and
(d) Dispute Resolution options, in accordance with 34 CFR §§
												303.430- 303.434, and 303.440 - 303.449.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.01 - Provision of Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.01.11 - Procedural Safeguards - Prior Written Notice

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A. General. Consistent with 34 CFR §
										303.421, a local lead agency shall provide a parent prior written notice a reasonable time before the local lead agency or an EIS provider proposes, or refuses, to initiate or change the identification, evaluation, or placement of their infant or toddler, or the provision of early intervention services to the infant or toddler with a disability and that infant's or toddler's family.
B. Prior Written Notice Content. The notice shall be in sufficient detail to inform the parent of:
(1) The action that is being proposed or refused;
(2) The reasons for taking the action; and
(3) The procedural safeguards, as described in Regulation .10A of this chapter, including:
(a) A description of mediation, consistent with 34 CFR §
												303.431;
(b) How to file a State complaint, in accordance with 34 CFR §§
												303.432 through 303.434; and
(c) How to file a due process complaint, consistent 34 CFR §
												303.430(d), including any timelines.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.01 - Provision of Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.01.12 - Procedural Safeguards - Consent

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A. The local lead agency shall ensure parental consent is obtained before:
(1) Administering screening procedures under 34 CFR §
											303.320 that are used to determine whether a child is suspected of having a disability;
(2) All evaluations and assessments of a child are conducted, consistent with 34 CFR §
											303.321 and Regulation .05 of this chapter;
(3) Early intervention services are provided to the child;
(4) Public benefits or insurance or private insurance is used if such consent is required under § 303.520; and
(5) Disclosure of personally identifiable information consistent with 34 CFR §
											303.414.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.01 - Provision of Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.01.13 - Procedural Safeguards - Surrogate Parents

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A. General.
(1) A local lead agency shall ensure the rights of a child are protected when:
(a) No parent can be identified;
(b) The lead agency or other public agency, after reasonable efforts, cannot locate a parent; or
(c) The child is a ward of the State.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.01 - Provision of Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.01.14 - Procedural Safeguards - Dispute Resolution

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A. Written State Complaint Procedures. The Department shall receive and resolve any early intervention State complaint filed by any party regarding any violation of Part C of the Act in accordance with 34 CFR §§
										303.432- 303.434, and COMAR 13A.
B. Mediation. Any party may request mediation to resolve a dispute involving any matter related to the provision of early intervention services, including matters arising prior to the filing of a due process complaint, in accordance with 34 CFR §
										303.431, and COMAR 13A.05.01.15B.
C. Due Process Hearing Procedures.
(1) The Department shall provide for impartial resolution of individual child complaints concerning any matter related to the provision of early intervention services in accordance with 34 CFR §§ 303.440 -303.449, 34 CFR §§ 300.507 -300.518, and COMAR 13A.05.01.15C.
(2) If a parent files a due process complaint to dispute a determination that the child does not meet the criteria for identification as a student with a disability under Part B, the local lead agency is not required to provide the child with early intervention services after the child's third birthday during the pendency of the due process hearing.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.02 - Administration of Services for Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.02.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of this chapter is to implement administrative procedures related to a Statewide and local comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families under Part C of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 34 CFR 303 and COMAR 13A.13.01.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.02 - Administration of Services for Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.02.02 - Scope

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This chapter applies to State and local public agencies that provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, in accordance with the child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), including to the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program in the Maryland Department of Education, local school systems, and the 24 local lead agencies, in accordance with 34 CFR 303.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.02 - Administration of Services for Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.02.03 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the definitions in COMAR 13A.13.01 apply, and the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Council" means the State Interagency Coordinating Council.
(2) "Secretary" means the Secretary of the United States Department of Education.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.02 - Administration of Services for Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.02.04 - State Administration

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A. Public Awareness.
(1) The Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program shall maintain a Statewide system of public awareness and provide oversight for local lead agency public awareness that:
(a) Focuses on the early identification of infants and toddlers with disabilities; and
(b) Provides information to parents of infants and toddlers through primary referral sources in accordance with 34 CFR §
												303.301 and COMAR 13A.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.02 - Administration of Services for Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.02.05 - State Interagency Agreements

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A. Interagency Collaboration.
(1) The Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program shall ensure that formal interagency agreements are developed with each of the responsible State agencies, consistent with 34 CFR §§
											303.120 and 303.500 - 303.511.
(2) Interagency agreements shall include:
(a) The commitment of agencies to ensure financial responsibility of local participating agencies providing early intervention services, consistent with 34 CFR §
												303.511;
(b) Procedures for achieving a timely resolution of intra-agency and interagency disputes about payments for a given service, or disputes about other matters related to the State's early intervention system, including:
(i) Provision for an agency to resolve internal disputes according to agency procedures, in accordance with Regulation .04(I) of this chapter;
(ii) A process for notifying the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program when an agency is unable to resolve an internal dispute; and
(iii) A mechanism for making a final determination that is binding upon the agencies involved; and
(c) Additional components as determined necessary to ensure effective cooperation and coordination among all agencies, including, but not limited to, goals and objectives to:
(i) Adopt a uniform set of administrative policies and procedures by participating agencies, consistent with Education Article, §
												8-416, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(ii) Support policy priorities of the Subcabinet for Children, Youth, and Families, the Department, and the Council; and
(iii) Use funds available under Part C of the Act and the annual Budget Bill, enacted pursuant to the Maryland Constitution, Article III, § 52, to enhance the State's capacity to provide early intervention services.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.02 - Administration of Services for Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.02.06 - Funding

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A. General. The Department will identify and coordinate all available resources for early intervention services within the State, including those from federal, State, local and private sources, consistent with 34 CFR §§
										303.500- 303.521.
B. Use of Funds. The use of IDEA Part C funds shall be consistent with the use of funds requirements in 34 CFR §
										303.501.
C. Payor of Last Resort. Funds available under Part C of the Act shall be used in a manner consistent with 34 CFR §§
										303.510 and 303.520.
D. State Application. The Department shall submit an annual application to the United States Department of Education at the time and in the manner specified the United States Department of Education, consistent with 34 CFR §§
										303.201- 303.212, 303.220 - 303.227, and 303.500 - 303.521.
E. Use of Medical Assistance.
(1) The use of medical assistance is prohibited, unless the local lead agency provides written notification to the child's parents and parents' consent is provided prior to using public benefits, consistent with 34 CFR §
											303.520.
(2) The Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program shall monitor implementation of policies related to the use of medical assistance to pay for early intervention services to eligible children and their families.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.02 - Administration of Services for Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.02.07 - State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC)

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A. Each system must include a State Interagency Coordinating Council that meets the requirements of 34 CFR §§
										303.600- 303.605.
B. Membership.
(1) The State Interagency Coordinating Council shall be composed as follows:
(a) At least 20 percent of the members shall be parents, including minority parents and including:
(i) One parent of a child with a disability, younger than 7 years old;
(ii) Parents of children with disabilities, younger than 13 years old, with knowledge of, or experience with, programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 13 - MARYLAND INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM › Chapter 13A.13.02 - Administration of Services for Infants and Toddlers and Their Families › Section 13A.13.02.08 - Local Lead Agency Administration

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A. Designation of Local Lead Agency.
(1) The local governing authority of each jurisdiction shall designate a local lead agency to plan and coordinate early intervention services for eligible children and their families who reside within the jurisdiction.
(2) The local governing authorities may agree to designate a single local lead agency for two or more jurisdictions.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of the Child Care Subsidy Program is to provide financial assistance with child care costs to families that meet applicable State or federal eligibility requirements.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.03 - Eligibility

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A. To be eligible for the CCS Program, a customer shall:
(1) Be a resident of the State of Maryland;
(2) Meet the need requirement set forth at amp;sect;E of this regulation; and
(3) Meet the income requirement set forth at amp;sect;F of this regulation of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.04 - Pursuit of Child Support Obligations

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A. A customer who has the care of a child eligible for child support services pursuant to COMAR 07.07.02.02B(4)  shall pursue the establishment and enforcement of support obligations on behalf of the child as required by the contractor .
B. If the customer is pursuing or receiving regular child support payments for the child, the customer shall furnish documentation verifying this action to the contractor at the time of application for child care services.
C. Local Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Agency.
(1) If the customer is not pursuing or receiving regular child support payments for the child and cannot claim good cause for refusing to pursue child support pursuant to §E of this regulation, the contractor shall refer the applicant to the local CSE agency.
(2) The local CSE agency shall provide documentation of the:
(a) Application for CSE services to the customer ; and
(b) Closing of the case by CSE to the CCS unit.
(3) The customer shall submit documentation of CSE services for each child for whom care is requested to the contractor within 60 days of applying for child care services.
(4) A customer who fails to comply with §C(3) of this regulation is not eligible for CCS services.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.05 - Application Process

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A. A customer shall apply to the contractor for CCS Program services.
B. In order to be approved to receive CCS Program services, a customer shall submit a complete application to the contractor by fax or mail, which shall consist of:
(a) A completed, signed, and dated CCS Program services application form approved by the Division;
(b) Verification of employment earnings;
(c) If applicable, verification of training or school attendance with days and hours of the activity; and
(d) If applicable, verification of child support payments or an application to agree to pursue child support.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.06 - Provider Requirements

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A. Subsidized child care services may be provided only by:
(1) A family child care home;
(2) A child care center; or
(3) An individual approved by the CCS Branch to provide informal child care.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.07 - Child Care Vouchers

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A. Use of Voucher.
(1) A CCS Program voucher may be used only with:
(a) A child care center;
(b) A family child care home: or
(c) An approved informal child care provider.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.08 - Service Groups

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A. Except that primary consideration within a service priority shall be given to a family requiring CCS Program services for a child with a disability or evidence of homelessness, provision of CCS Program services to a family shall be made according to established service priorities, which are :
(1) Priority 1, the highest service priority, which includes individuals who are receiving TCA and are:
(a) Job searching;
(b) Participating in a job readiness activity that has been verified by FIA; or
(c) Participating in an approved activity for at least 20 hours per week;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.09 - Redetermination

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A. Unless a family with an open case is placed on program freeze status due to insufficient program funds, a contractor shall make a determination of child care need for a family:
(1) When there are significant changes in the family situation that may affect program eligibility, such as the reportable events set forth at Regulation .03G of this chapter;
(2) At least every 12 months; or
(3) Within 10 calendar days of the completion of an Early Head Start o r Head Start Program year if the child:
(a) Is enrolled in Early Head Start or Head Start; and
(b) Receives CCS Program services.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.10 - Termination

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A. The contractor shall terminate CCS Program payments if the:
(1) Program is reduced because of insufficient funds or is oversubscribed;
(2) Contractor determines that the parent violates the requirements of the CCS Program; or
(3) Customer:
(a) Fails to submit a complete application as specified at Regulation .05B of this chapter;
(b) Is no longer eligible on the basis of need or of income:
(c) Fails to pay the copayment, recorded on the voucher, when it is due;
(d) Commits welfare fraud as defined in the Criminal Law Article, §§
											8-501 -8-504, Annotated Code of Maryland, and cited in the terms of agreement of the child care subsidy voucher;
(e) Fails to provide documentation required by the contractor to re-determine eligibility;
(f) Having care of a child eligible for child support services, refuses to cooperate with the State in pursuing child support obligations unless good cause is determined to exist;
(g) Fails to report any change, as specified in Regulation .03G of this chapter, that results in the receipt of benefits for which the applicant is not eligible;
(h) Fails to verify immunizations appropriate to the child's age pursuant to Regulation .03D of this chapter for each child receiving services; or
(i) Has been disqualified pursuant to Regulation .14O of this chapter, and the disqualification period has not ended.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.11 - Payments for Child Care Services

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A. Basis of Payment.
(1) A sufficient number of invoice forms will be sent to the provider to cover the necessary service periods of a voucher after the voucher has been returned to the local department.
(2) A child care provider is paid:
(a) According to the weekly service unit rates as set out in §§B-D of this regulation for subsidies and Regulation .10B of this chapter for copayments;
(b) Based on 21.69 days in each month; and
(c) For authorized service units only.
(3) A separate payment rate is established for each of the following seven CCS service regions within the State for family homes and child care centers:
(a) Region U, which comprises Cecil, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's, Talbot, and Washington counties;
(b) Region V, which comprises Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Somerset, and Wicomico counties;
(c) Region W, which comprises Anne Arundel, Calvert, Carroll, Charles, and Prince George's counties;
(d) Region X, which comprises Howard and Montgomery counties;
(e) Region Y, which comprises Baltimore, Frederick, and Harford counties;
(f) Region Z, which comprises Allegany, Garrett, and Worcester counties; and
(g) Region BC, which is Baltimore City.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.12 - Copayments

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A. Parental Copayments.
(1) An individual or family who uses CCS Program services shall contribute financially to the cost of those services, except for the following, who are exempt:
(a) TCA applicants or recipients pursuant to Regulation .08A(1) of this chapter;
(b) SSI recipients; or
(c) A CCS customer for a voucher issued for a voluntary closure period as defined in Regulation .02B of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.13 - Confidentiality

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A. Except under certain circumstances established by law, information provided by a family in applying for a federal, State, or local jurisdiction assistance program is protected from disclosure under the:
(1) Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended; and
(2) Human Services Article, §
										1-202, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.14 - Intentional Program Violations

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A. Notice of intentional program violation disqualification penalties shall be posted in clear and prominent lettering on the:
(1) CCS Program application form used by a customer to apply for child care subsidy; and
(2) Terms of agreement completed by a provider when a child is enrolled for CCS Program services.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program › Section 13A.14.06.15 - Hearings and Appeals

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A. Appeal by Customer. A customer may request a hearing if the contractor :
(1) Denies, suspends, reduces, or terminates assistance;
(2) Fails to act with reasonable promptness on an application for, or a request for adjustment of assistance; or
(3) Imposes sanctions on a recipient; or
(4) Recovers an overpayment in assistance.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.07 - Family Child Care Provider Grant Fund › Section 13A.14.07.01 - Scope

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This chapter sets forth the purpose of the Family Child Care Provider Grant Fund, the requirements for applying for an award under the Fund, the basis and procedure for making an award, and the penalties for providing false information to obtain an award.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.07 - Family Child Care Provider Grant Fund › Section 13A.14.07.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Annual family income" means the combined annual adjusted gross income, as reported for federal tax purposes, of all members of the applicant's household.
(2) "Applicant" means the provider who has applied to the Office to receive an award through the Fund.
(3) "Award" means the grant amount awarded through the Fund to an approved applicant.
(4) "Department" means the State Department of Education.
(5) "Fund" means the Family Child Care Provider Grant Fund.
(6) "Grantee" means the person who has received an award through the Fund.
(7) "Office" means the Office of Licensing in the Office of Child Care of the Department.
(8) "Provider" means a registered family child care provider who cares for not more than eight children under a current certificate of registration issued under COMAR 13A.15.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.07 - Family Child Care Provider Grant Fund › Section 13A.14.07.03 - Fund Uses and Limitations

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A. The Fund is used to provide reimbursement to providers for expenses necessary to achieve or maintain compliance with the requirements of COMAR 13A.15.
B. Reimbursement for compliance-related expenses shall be made in the form of an award.
C. Awards shall be:
(1) Made only to providers; and
(2) Used by grantees only as reimbursement for their compliance-related expenses, which include:
(a) The fee for a medical examination, medical testing, or immunization required for registration application purposes;
(b) The cost of:
(i) Attending an approved provider training course,
(ii) Applying for a required criminal background investigation,
(iii) Meeting local zoning, health and safety, or fire requirements applicable to family day care,
(iv) Water testing or sanitarian inspection, if required,
(v) Lead paint or asbestos abatement, testing, or control,
(vi) Small household repairs or alterations necessary to allow child care activities to take place or to ensure the safety of children in care,
(vii) Obtaining appropriate toys or equipment for child care activities,
(viii) Educational materials for use by children in care,
(ix) Arts and crafts supplies for use by children in care; and
(c) Other costs which are identified and approved by the Office as necessary for the applicant to comply with the requirements of COMAR 13A.15.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.07 - Family Child Care Provider Grant Fund › Section 13A.14.07.04 - Applications

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A. The Office shall accept applications for an award only from providers.
B. To apply for an award, the provider shall submit to the Office a complete application, which includes:
(1) An application form, supplied by the Office, which is completed and signed by the applicant;
(2) Documentation of each expense claimed for reimbursement, which shall consist of the original or a copy of a dated sales slip or other written receipt which shows the specific nature and amount of the expense; and
(3) Any other relevant information required by the Office, which may include written verification of the applicant's annual family income.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.07 - Family Child Care Provider Grant Fund › Section 13A.14.07.05 - Awards

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A. The Office shall make Family Child Care Provider Grant Fund awards to eligible applicants each month until the annual fund allocation is exhausted.
B. Within 15 calendar days after the end of each month, the Office shall:
(1) Provide notification of an award to each applicant to whom an award was made during that month; and
(2) Issue instructions for payment of each award made during that month.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.07 - Family Child Care Provider Grant Fund › Section 13A.14.07.06 - Prohibitions and Penalties

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A. A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement or report:
(1) In any application or in any document furnished to the Office under the requirements of this chapter; or
(2) For the purpose of influencing the action of the Office on:
(a) An application for an award, or
(b) Any matter related to an award, whether or not the award may already have been made.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.08 - Child Care Training Approval › Section 13A.14.08.01 - Scope

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A. This chapter governs the process by which an individual or organization may be approved to offer and conduct training required by COMAR 13A.15, 13A.16, 13A.17, and 13A.18.
B. This chapter does not apply to:
(1) Community colleges;
(2) Colleges;
(3) Universities;
(4) Approved national organizations that offer training to child care providers; or
(5) Individuals recognized by the Office as authorities in their field.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.08 - Child Care Training Approval › Section 13A.14.08.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Agency representative" means an individual designated by the Office to determine compliance with this chapter.
(2) "Applicant" means an individual or organization applying for or approved by the Office to offer training for family child care providers and child care center staff.
(3) "Approved trainer" means an individual who:
(a) Is approved by the Office to offer training to child care providers; or
(b) Conducts training under the auspices of an approved organization.
(4) Assessment.
(a) "Assessment" means the method of determining that a training participant has successfully met the objectives of the training.
(b) "Assessment" includes, but is not limited to, written or oral tests, demonstration, observation, portfolio, or a combination of methods.
(c) "Assessment" does not include general classroom discussion, general group participation, group classroom response, or unanalyzed observations or demonstrations.
(5) "Child care provider" means a:
(a) Registered family child care provider; or
(b) Child care center:
(i) Operator or director; or
(ii) Staff member.
(6) "Clock hour" means one 1 hour (60 minutes) on the clock.
(7) "Content area" means a course topic, including:
(a) Child development;
(b) Curriculum development;
(c) Health, safety, and nutrition;
(d) Professionalism;
(e) Community; and
(f) Special needs.
(8) "Continued training" means ongoing training for the child care community offered through not-for-credit workshops and courses and measured in clock hours.
(9) "Core of knowledge training" means training that meets the requirements of the core of knowledge for the Maryland Child Care Credential Program under COMAR 13A.14.09.
(10) "Course" means the 45 clock hour or 90 clock hour training required by COMAR 13A.16 if taken for:
(a) College credit; or
(b) Noncredit from a college or a trainer approved by the Office.
(11) "Credential" means the credential from the Maryland Child Care Credential Program.
(12) "Office" means the Office of Credentialing under the Office of Child Care, Division of Early Childhood Development, State Department of Education.
(13) "Online training" means instruction delivered over the Internet.
(14) "Organization" means a bona fide incorporated business or professional organization applying or approved by the Office to offer training.
(15) "Preservice training" means course work required at COMAR 13A.16.06 for teachers and child care center directors.
(16) "Trainer" means an individual who presents instruction.
(17) "Training Review Committee" means the group of individuals designated to review the approval process and hear appeals of the decisions of the Office.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.08 - Child Care Training Approval › Section 13A.14.08.03 - Requirement to Be Approved

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A. The Office has the sole authority to approve each trainer and training session.
B. An organization or individual may not offer preservice, continued, or core of knowledge training unless the:
(1) Trainer and the training have met the requirements for approval stated in this chapter; and
(2) Trainer possesses a valid certificate of approval issued by the Office.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.08 - Child Care Training Approval › Section 13A.14.08.04 - Application for Approval

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A. Initial Application. An organization or individual that is not currently approved to provide training to child care providers in Maryland shall:
(1) File with the Office a written application, on a form provided by the Office, and all required information, including:
(a) A completed workshop proposal form, provided by the Office, for each workshop to be offered;
(b) A detailed plan of instruction, which includes:
(i) Workshop goals and objectives;
(ii) A course syllabus or training outline that includes time frames for topics covered;
(iii) Information about how workshop content applies, or can apply, to all children and families, including those with special needs or limited English proficiency skills;
(iv) A statement of requirements for successful completion;
(v) A statement of the method or tool used for assessment; and
(vi) A bibliography;
(c) Written materials to be used during instruction;
(d) A sample certificate of completion;
(e) The evaluation form to be used;
(f) Documentation that each trainer meets the requirements of Regulation .05 of this chapter;
(g) A business plan stating:
(i) Registration practices and procedures; and
(ii) Policies and procedures regarding course cancellation, refunds, and attendee notification; and
(h) For an applicant organization, if required by the Office, a copy of the organization's certification by the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.08 - Child Care Training Approval › Section 13A.14.08.05 - Trainer Requirements

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A.Each individual, including an individual who provides training for an organization, applying to offer preservice or core of knowledge training shall have:
(1) Attained a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in:
(a) Early childhood education;
(b) Elementary education;
(c) Child development;
(d) Home economics;
(e) Nursing;
(f) Social work;
(g) Special education; or
(h) A related field;