Louisiana Administrative Code

A. With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. B. With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details. C. With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story. D. Ask and answer questio…

A. With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. B. With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text. C. With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces o…

A. Cite the relevant textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. B. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relation…

A. Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces in which they tell a reader the topic or the name of the book they are writing about and state an opinion or preference about the topic or book (e.g., My favorite book is...). B. Use a combination o…

A. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. 1. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts un…

A. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. 1. Print many upper and lowercase letters. 2. Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs. 3. Form regular plural nouns orally by adding /s/ or /es/ (e.g., dog, dogs; wish, wish…

A. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. 1. Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational suffixes. 2. Decode words with common Latin suffixes. 3. Decode multisyllable words. 4. Read grade-appropriate irregular…

A. Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. B. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker…

A. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. 1. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writers purpose. 2. Provide logi…

A. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. 1. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required ma…

A. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. 1. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writers purpose. 2. Provide reason…

A. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. 1. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched…

A. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. 1. Use combined knowledge of letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of co…

A. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. 1. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required ma…

A. The Louisiana student standards define what a public school student should know or be able to accomplish at the end of a specific time period or grade level or at the completion of a course. They represent the knowledge and skills needed for students to successfully transition…

A. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. B. Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. C. Explain events, procedures, ideas, or co…

A. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. 1. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive). 2. Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves). 3. Recognize and correct inappropriat…

A. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. 1. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied re…

A. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. 1. Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences. 2. Form and use regular and irregular plura…

A. Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. 1. Follow words from left to right, top to bottom, and page by page. 2. Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific sequences of letters. 3. Understand that words are sep…

Child or Children- individuals who are five years of age or less. Child Care Provider- a taxpayer who owns an eligible child care facility or facilities . Early Childhood Care and Education Network -the network established through R.S. 17:407.23 and Bulletin 140 as the comprehens…

A. Child care facilities that have achieved a star rating may have their rating reviewed and modified, if at any time it becomes known to the LDE or the LDE receives information from the child care facility that child care facility no longer meets standards for the child care fac…

A. To be certified as a CCAP provider, in addition to the requirements in § 305 of this Part, a family child care provider must meet the following requirements, which include but are not limited to the requirements for registration as a family child care provider pursuant to R.S.…

A. To be certified as a CCAP provider, a child care provider must meet the following requirements: 1. provider agreement. Complete and sign a provider agreement furnished by the department and meet all requirements contained therein; 2. email address. Provide a current email addr…

A. To be certified as a CCAP provider, in addition to the requirements in § 305 of this Part, a public school or BESE-approved nonpublic school day care center must meet the following requirements: 1. Brumfield v Dodd Approval . a BESE-approved nonpublic school day care center mu…

A. The unified quality rating system for child care facilities is established and administered by the LDE under the authority of state and federal laws. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CLXV-1101 Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 41 2121 ( 10/1/2…

A. The following entities and individuals are categorically ineligible for certification as CCAP providers: 1. type I and type II early learning center; or 2. child care providers providing care outside of the state of Louisiana. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CLXV-317 Promulg…

A. A child is eligible for CCAP if the child: 1. is in need of child care; 2. is under age 13, or is age 13-17 and physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or herself, as verified by a physician or certified psychologist, or by receipt of supplemental security incom…

A. Determination of Eligibility 1. The department shall determine a persons eligibility for child care purposes based upon the results of the persons CCCBC. 2. Components of a CCCBC. A CCCBC shall include: a. a request for a fingerprint-based search of the Louisiana criminal hist…

A. A caregiver, even if certified to receive CCAP, may not receive CCAP payments for the caregivers own children or other children in the caregivers custody. 1. Exception. A caregiver may receive CCAP payments for foster children in the caregivers custody. Notes La. Admin. Code t…

A. To be certified as a CCAP household, categorically eligible households must: 1. include at least one child who is eligible for CCAP as provided in § 503 A; 2. reside in Louisiana; 3. participate in the system designated by the LDOE for capturing time and attendance; and 4. be …

A. To be certified as a CCAP household, households that are not categorically eligible for participation in CCAP must meet the following requirements: 1. include at least one child who is eligible for CCAP as provided in § 503 A; 2. meet all criteria provided in § 507 A; 3. have …

A. Eligible households may be certified for up to 24 months. B. Repealed. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CLXV-511 Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 41 2116 ( 10/1/2015 ), Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 42 44 …

A. The Louisiana Child Care Assistance Program is established pursuant to the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (CCDBG) and administered by the Louisiana Department of Education (department) under the authority of state and federal laws. Notes La. Admin. Code tit…

A. To be certified as a CCAP provider, a military child care center must meet the requirements in §305, have a valid child care license issued by the U.S. Department of Defense, and provide documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes by the…

A. The household in which a child in need of child care resides must be certified by the department as eligible for participation in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) in order to have CCAP payments made to a child care provider for the care of the child. No CCAP payments m…

A. Households are categorically eligible for CCAP if they have household members who are: 1. recipients of Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) who are participating in the Strategies to Empower People (STEP) Program; or 2. children in foster care. Notes La. A…

A. A redetermination of eligibility for child care services shall be made prior to the expiration of certification period, but no sooner than 12 months following the initial determination or most recent redetermination. B. Graduated Phase-Out. At the time of redetermination, hous…

A. Prioritization. A household shall be prioritized for funding if the household has members who are: 1. recipients of Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) who are participating in the Strategies to Empower People (STEP) Program; 2. children in foster care; 3.…

Automated Child Care Time and Attendance -an electronic system that provides accurate and timely capturing, tracking, and reporting of time and attendance data. Back Scans -attendance scans by head of household or household designee utilizing the LDOE Automated Child Care Time an…

A. The unified quality rating system consists of five star ratings that may be awarded to child care facilities based on the level of quality of early child care and education provided by child care facilities serving children from birth through age five. The unified quality rati…

A. Bonus payments will be issued after the end of each calendar quarter to child care facilities that care for children receiving assistance from the Child Care Assistance Program and for children in the state Foster Care Program in accordance with the child care facility's star …

A. To be certified as a CCAP provider, in addition to the requirements in §305, an in-home care provider must meet the following requirements which include, but are not limited to, the requirements for registration as an in-home provider pursuant to R.S. 17:407.61 et seq. 1. Age.…

A. A child care provider must be certified by the Department of Education (department) as eligible for participation in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) in order to become a CCAP provider and receive CCAP payments. No CCAP payments may be made to a child care provider unt…

A. To be certified as a CCAP provider, a type III early learning center must meet the requirements in § 305 and have a valid type III early learning center license issued by the Licensing Division pursuant to R.S. 17:407.31 et seq. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CLXV-307 Promu…

A. The following types of child care providers may apply for certification: 1. type III early learning centers; 2. family child care providers; 3. in-home child care providers; 4. school child care centers; and 5. military child care centers. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CLX…

A. When the LDE determines a provider is not in compliance with an administrative requirement, the LDE may send written notice by mail or email informing the provider of the administrative noncompliance and requiring that the provider come into compliance. B. If the provider does…

A. The department may terminate or refuse renewal of a providers certification and impose a period of ineligibility on the provider for program violations, which include but are not limited to the following: 1. violation of any provision of this Chapter; 2. violation of any terms…

A. The state maximum daily rates for CCAP care are as follows Child Care Provider Type Regular Care Regular Care for Toddlers Regular Care for Infants Special Needs Care Incentive Special Needs Care Incentive for Toddlers Special Needs Care Incentive for Infants Type III Early Le…

A. A CCAP household shall report any change that affects CCAP eligibility or the calculation of the amount of the monthly CCAP payment. B. Changes in the following shall be reported within 10 days of knowledge of the change: 1. changes in the households gross monthly income, if t…