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340:110-1-73. Overall responsibility as required by state and federal law
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Issued 05-11-00
The overall responsibility as required by state and federal law includes:
- (1) developing and implementing the state child care plan;
- (2) overseeing distribution of state and federal funds related to child care;
- (3) providing technical assistance to employers who are interested in exploring child care benefits and community child care needs;
- (4) assisting the Department of Commerce in promoting Oklahoma as a state that cares about families and children;
- (5) addressing barriers that limit the availability of care for children with disabilities, infants, school-age children, and children whose parents work non-traditional hours;
- (6) providing oversight, training, and technical assistance to resource and referral programs;
- (7) coordinating the provision of training statewide for child care providers;
- (8) increasing community awareness of the need for quality child care that is both available and affordable;
- (9) serving as a clearinghouse for child care data, resources, and initiatives;
- (10) cooperating with the Compensation Division of the Office of Personnel Management regarding child care benefits for state employees;
- (11) submitting the application to receive CCDF Funds;
- (12) complying with the provisions of the approved applications and state plan;
- (13) complying with federal block grant rules and requirements;
- (14) submitting amendments for state plan changes;
- (15) responding to requests from the regional or federal offices;
- (16) coordinating all inquiries, questions, and responses regarding finances with the Office of Finance; and
- (17) assuming responsibility for program reviews.
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