Haw. Code R. § 17-798.3-89 - Background checks for exempt providers

(a) All exempt providers, any adult household members, regardless of whether they provide care, and current or prospective staff, including volunteers, shall be subject to and in compliance with chapter 17-801, prior to authorization of any child care subsidy payments, and annually thereafter in accordance with chapter 17-801, to ensure that they are of reputable and responsible character, are suitable to provide child care, and do not pose a risk to children in care.

(b) The department shall deny authorization for child care subsidy payment assistance to the family if the exempt provider, household member, or current or prospective staff are determined by the department to be not suitable to provide child care pursuant to chapter 17-801.

(c) The department shall deny child care subsidy payment assistance to the family using an exempt provider who does not comply with the request to exclude a staff or household member who is determined by the department to be not suitable to provide child care in accordance with chapter 17-801.

(d) A person who cannot be authorized to provide care for a family receiving child care subsidy payment assistance as a result of the background check done pursuant to chapter 17-801 may request an administrative hearing as provided in chapter 17-801."

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Haw. Code R. § 17-798.3-89

[Eff 8/6/2021] (Auth: HRS §§ 346-14 and 346 152.5) (Imp: HRS § 346-14; 45 C.F.R Part 98 )