5. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the emergency and proposed rules
Low-income families who receive a child care subsidy under s. 49.155, Stats., child care providers who care for children whose care is subsidized under s. 49.155, Stats., and child care administrative agencies. 6. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the emergency and proposed rules
45 CFR 98.41 provides that each state shall assure that children receiving services under the CCDF are age-appropriately immunized based on the latest recommendation for childhood immunizations by the state public health agency. Exemptions are available for all of the following: • Children who are cared for by relatives (defined as grandparents, great grandparents, siblings (if living in a separate residence), aunts, and uncles).
• Children who receive care in their own homes.
• Children whose parents object to immunization on religious grounds.
• Children whose medical condition contraindicates immunization.
45 CFR 98.21 (a) (1) (ii) provides that a Lead Agency shall re-determine a child’s eligibility for child care services no sooner than 12 months following the initial determination or most recent redetermination and during the period of time between determinations or redeterminations of eligibility, a child shall be considered eligible and shall receive services at least at the same level, regardless of a temporary change in the ongoing status of the child’s parent as working or attending a job training or educational program. A temporary change shall include, at a minimum, all of the following: • Any time-limited absence from work for an employed parent due to reasons such as need to care for a family member or an illness.
• Any interruption in work for a seasonal worker who is not working between regular industry work seasons.
• Any student holiday or break for a parent participating in training or education.
• Any reduction in work, training or education hours, as long as the parent is still working or attending training or education.
• Any other cessation of work or attendance at a training or education program that does not exceed three months or a longer period of time established by the Lead Agency.
45 CFR 98.21(a) (2) (i) provides that Lead Agencies have the option, but are not required, to discontinue assistance due to a parent’s loss of work or cessation of attendance at a job training or educational program that does not constitute a temporary change in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section. However, if the Lead Agency exercises this option, it must continue assistance at least at the same level for a period of not less than three months after each such loss or cessation in order for the parent to engage in job search and resume work, or resume attendance at a job training or educational activity. 7. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rules (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses)
Child care providers will no longer be required to submit attendance report forms to the department and will receive subsidy payments more quickly. Authorizations will need to more accurately reflect when the family needs child care, which may result in a slight increase in workload for child care administrative agencies. Parents will have more responsibility for submitting precise information on times child care is needed and for understanding the payment structure and making appropriate payments.
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