Code of Colorado Regulations
1400 - Department of Early Childhood
1401 - General Early Childhood Administration and Programs
8 CCR 1401-1 - General Early Childhood Rules and Regulations
Section 8 CCR 1401-1.306 - STATE DEPARTMENT FUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: 8 CO Code Regs 1401-1 ยง 306

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024

This rule is promulgated pursuant to sections 26.5-2-204(5) and 26.5-2-207(2)(a), C.R.S.

A. To be eligible to receive infrastructure, quality improvement, technical assistance, and evaluation funding from the state department, an Early Childhood Council must:

1. Be properly convened; and meet the minimum service area and governance standards in rule sections 1.303 and 1.304; and

2. Submit a strategic plan for compliance review in accordance with rule section 1.305(C) and (D).

B. Each Early Childhood Council seeking infrastructure, quality improvement, technical assistance, and evaluation funding shall submit an application to the state department that includes or describes:

1. The Council's designated service area, as described in rule section 1.303;

2. The Council's current membership, including proof of a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the members representing each mandatory stakeholder group, as set forth in rule section 1.304(A)(4);

3. The registered business name, certificate in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, and the D-U-N-S number for the designated fiscal agent;

4. The capacity to comply with state department data entry and data reporting requirements, as defined by the state department and other applicable funding stream requirements;

5. Current record of the council governance structure, as set forth in rule section 1.305 (B);

6. The Council director's signature; and

7. The Council's strategic plan, in compliance with rule section 1.305(C) and (D).

C. If an Early Childhood Council fails to maintain ongoing compliance with these funding requirements, including the requirement of a current strategic plan, the state department may deny its pending or immediately subsequent application for funding.

D. Councils that have previously applied for and been denied funding by the state department may re-apply by showing current compliance with state requirements.

E. Any Council may apply for a waiver of specific governance rules pursuant to rule section 1.304, upon a showing of substantial compliance and undue hardship. A Council shall submit any request for a waiver to the Early Childhood Leadership Commission, which shall consult with the state department on the request. The state department will grant such waivers upon recommendation by the Commission.

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