(a) The Early Education Division may grant a waiver of the requirements in section 17718 upon a contractor's demonstration of the existence of compelling need. The Early Education Division shall consider, but is not limited to, the following factors in determining compelling need:
- (1) Evidence that the contractor's recruitment efforts have not be successful in obtaining qualified applicants;
- (2) Evidence of the contractor's inability to offer competitive salaries; or
- (3) Evidence of potential or current staff lack of reasonable access to training resources which offer required course work.
- (b) Waivers granted shall remain in effect for the period of time specified by the Early Education Division.
- (c) The site supervisor shall, at a minimum, meet the qualifications specified in CCR, title 22, Community Care Licensing Standards for “program director.”
Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8240, Education Code. Reference: Section 8205, Education Code.
History
1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).