1. (a) The contractor shall comply with chapter 19, subchapter 10, article 2 (commencing with section 18221, except for section 18224(a)(2)).
2. (b) The contractor shall assist parents in choosing a child care provider by providing parents with a referral to the local resource and referral agency. The contractor shall inform parents of policies developed pursuant to section 18428(d).
3. (c) The contractor shall not require the family or the provider to furnish any need and eligibility documentation previously provided to a county welfare department or an alternative payment program.
4. (d) The contractor shall permit the review of the family data file by the child's parent(s) upon request and at reasonable times and places. The family data file may be reviewed by a representative of the parent if the parent provides written authorization for the review. The use or disclosure of all information pertaining to the child and that child's family shall be restricted to purposes directly connected with the administration of the program.

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8354 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (section 18430) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 5 (section 18430) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).