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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) The department shall
(1) implement and administer a program to assist in providing day care for the children of low and moderate income families according to the requirements of AS 47.25.001--47.25.095;
(2) establish standards of eligibility for day care benefits;
(3) contract for the care of children of eligible families;
(4) establish procedures to periodically review the needs of families receiving day care benefits;
(5) provide notification to the local government body of the request for a contract with a day care facility.
(b) The department may
(1) adopt regulations necessary for the performance of its duties under AS 47.25.001--47.25.095;
(2) contract with other entities to perform duties of the department under AS 47.25.001--47.25.095 within an area specified by the department; within an area, the department shall give higher priority to contracting with municipalities than with other organizations.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 47. Welfare, Social Services and Institutions § 47.25.001. Powers and duties - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-47-welfare-social-services-and-institutions/ak-st-sect-47-25-001/
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