(1) The department, in consultation with the department of public health and environment, shall conduct or contract for a study to determine the feasibility of de-linking eligibility for the federal child and adult care food program from the Colorado child care assistance program. The study must include:
(a) Research on alternative eligibility processes for participation in the federal child and adult care food program that is specifically tailored for license-exempt family, friend, and neighbor providers, as described in section 26.5-3-808; and
(b) Guidelines and best practices for the implementation of alternative eligibility processes to ensure adequate oversight without creating undue administrative burdens for the department or license-exempt family, friend, and neighbor providers, while ensuring the nutritional well-being of children in the provider's care.
Source: L. 2024: Entire section added, (HB 24-1223), ch. 390, p. 2700, § 9, effective June 4.