C.R.S. Section 26.5-3-802
Child care sustainability grant program

  • created
  • timeline and criteria
  • grant awards
  • funding
  • definitions

(1)

As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a)

“Child care provider” means a child care center, as defined in section 26.5-5-303, or a family child care home, as defined in section 26.5-5-303, that holds an open license in good standing with the department.

(b)

“Eligible entity” means a licensed child care provider or a neighborhood youth organization, as defined in section 26.5-5-303, that is open and operating.

(c)

“Grant program” means the child care sustainability grant program created in subsection (2) of this section.

(d)

“Open and operating” means an eligible entity that is actively providing services or care for children and that has updated its operational status with the division within the department that is responsible for child care licensing and administration.

(2)

The child care sustainability grant program is created in the department. The purpose of the grant program is to address the extent to which reduced enrollment and increased costs are impacting the sustainability of licensed child care in Colorado, including licensed child care capacity and quality level. The grant program will provide financial support to eligible entities, including those that are in danger of closing.

(3)

The department shall create a process for soliciting, vetting, awarding, and monitoring grants, pursuant to the sole source procurement authority specified in section 24-103-205.

(4)

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(a)

The department shall develop a formula to allocate money from the grant program to all eligible entities. The key criteria for a grant award to an eligible entity is the eligible entity’s licensed child care capacity. In determining grant awards, the department shall also take into consideration the criteria set forth in subsection (4)(b) of this section. The department is responsible for communicating important dates and the criteria for grant awards to eligible entities in the state.

(b)

The department shall consider, at a minimum:

(I)

Awarding grants to a wide array of eligible entities of varying types and sizes;

(II)

Ensuring that the grant money goes directly to eligible entities located in a variety of regions throughout the state;

(III)

Requiring that the eligible entity has provided written commitment to submit any reports required by the department;

(IV)

Supporting, as much as possible, eligible entities that are not already fully supported through existing state or federal funds, such as the head start program, as defined in section 26.5-4-103; and

(V)

Considering an eligible entity’s quality rating through the Colorado shines system, established in section 26.5-5-101.

(5)

The department shall determine grant award amounts for eligible entities as soon as possible.

(6)

For the 2022-23 state fiscal year, the general assembly shall appropriate to the department fifty million dollars from federal funds for child care development funds for the purposes of implementing the grant program. The money appropriated in this subsection (6) is not subject to the requirements of the “Procurement Code”, articles 101 to 112 of title 24. Any money appropriated pursuant to this subsection (6) remains available for expenditure until the close of the 2023-24 state fiscal year.

Source: Section 26.5-3-802 — Child care sustainability grant program - created - timeline and criteria - grant awards - funding - definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-26.­5.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

26.5‑3‑101
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑102
Definitions
26.5‑3‑103
Program created - repeal
26.5‑3‑104
Selection of centers - grants
26.5‑3‑201
Short title
26.5‑3‑202
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑203
Definitions
26.5‑3‑204
Colorado child abuse prevention board - creation - members - terms - vacancies - reimbursement for expenses
26.5‑3‑205
Powers and duties of the board
26.5‑3‑206
Colorado child abuse prevention trust fund - creation - source of funds
26.5‑3‑207
Disbursement of grants from the trust fund - restrictions
26.5‑3‑208
Report - repeal of part
26.5‑3‑301
Definitions
26.5‑3‑302
Child care services and substance use disorder treatment pilot program - created - purposes - eligibility - evaluation - funding - rules
26.5‑3‑303
Repeal of part
26.5‑3‑401
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑402
Definitions - repeal
26.5‑3‑403
Early intervention services - administration - duties of department - rules - repeal
26.5‑3‑404
Child find - responsibilities - interagency operating agreements
26.5‑3‑405
Authorized services - conditions of funding - purchases of services - rules - repeal
26.5‑3‑406
Coordinated system of payment for early intervention services - duties of departments - repeal
26.5‑3‑407
Cooperation among state agencies - implementing coordinated payment system - revisions to rules
26.5‑3‑408
Certified early intervention service brokers - duties - payment for early intervention services - fees - repeal
26.5‑3‑409
Payment from private health insurance for early intervention services - trust fund
26.5‑3‑410
Annual report - cooperation from certified early intervention service brokers and qualified providers
26.5‑3‑501
Short title
26.5‑3‑502
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑503
Definitions
26.5‑3‑504
Nurse home visitor program - created - rules
26.5‑3‑505
Health sciences facility - duties
26.5‑3‑506
Program applications - requirements
26.5‑3‑507
Selection of entities to administer the program - grants - nurse home visitor program fund - created
26.5‑3‑508
Annual program review - audit
26.5‑3‑601
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑602
Definitions
26.5‑3‑603
Social-emotional learning programs grant program - created - implementation partner - application - selection - funding - rules
26.5‑3‑701
Definitions
26.5‑3‑702
Early childhood mental health consultation - statewide program - creation - purpose - rules
26.5‑3‑703
Model of early childhood mental health consultation - standards and guidelines - qualifications
26.5‑3‑704
Statewide professional development plan for early childhood mental health consultants
26.5‑3‑705
Statewide qualifications and competencies for early childhood mental health consultants
26.5‑3‑706
Data collection - reporting
26.5‑3‑707
Funding support
26.5‑3‑801
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑802
Child care sustainability grant program - created - timeline and criteria - grant awards - funding - definitions
26.5‑3‑803
Emerging and expanding child care grant program - created - timeline and criteria - grant awards - funding - definitions - repeal
26.5‑3‑804
Employer-based child care facility grant program - created - timeline and criteria - eligibility - grant awards - reports - funding - definitions - repeal
26.5‑3‑805
Early care and education recruitment and retention grant and scholarship program - created - criteria and eligibility - grant and scholarship awards - reports - funding - rules - definitions - repeal
26.5‑3‑806
Child care teacher salary grant program - created - timeline - criteria and eligibility - grant awards - reports - definitions
26.5‑3‑807
Community innovation and resilience for care and learning equity (CIRCLE) grant program - created - criteria - definitions
26.5‑3‑808
Family, friend, and neighbor support programs - advisory group - training and support program - funding - definitions - repeal
26.5‑3‑901
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑902
Definition
26.5‑3‑903
Family-strengthening grant programs - authorized requirements - implementation partner - rules
26.5‑3‑904
Home visiting grant program - authorized requirements - implementation partner - rules - definition - repeal
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 26.5-3-802’s source at colorado​.gov