provision of child care services under the plan. In advance of the hearing, the lead agency must make the content of the plan available to the public. The lead agency must also coordinate the provision of services under the program with other Federal, State, and local child care and early childhood development programs. Also, the lead agency must consult with appropriate representatives of units of general purpose local government. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The Lead Agency of each State, Territorial or Tribal Government desiring to receive an allotment for a fiscal year is required to submit a two-year plan to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Each plan must contain 303 certifications and assurances by the Chief Executive Officer of the Lead Agency that it will comply with the requirements of the Child Care and Development Fund and the applicable regulations. The plan must also contain information which includes: the provision of assurances regarding policies and procedures as stated in Section 658E(c)(2) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 as amended; an outline of the intended use of block grant funds; the provision of certification regarding payment rates as stated in Section 658E(c)(4) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act; and the establishment of a sliding fee scale. Additional
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