BEFORE THE Department of Public

health and human services of the

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the adoption of New Rule I, the amendment of ARM 37.80.101, 37.80.102, 37.80.201, 37.80.202, 37.80.205, 37.80.206, and 37.80.301, and the repeal of ARM 37.80.305 and 37.80.306 pertaining to child care assistance provided through the Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship (BBCCS) Program

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION, AMENDMENT, AND REPEAL

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On August 5, 2016, the Department of Public Health and Human Services published MAR Notice No. 37-762 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed adoption, amendment, and repeal of the above-stated rules at page 1359 of the 2016 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 15.

 

2. The department has adopted New Rule I (37.95.103), as proposed. The department has amended and repealed the above-stated rules as proposed.

 

3. The department has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received. A summary of the comments received and the department's responses are as follows:

 

COMMENT #1: The department received a comment regarding the manual changes incorporated by reference in ARM 37.80.101.  The commenter points out some inconsistent use of the term "graduated phase-out" for "graduated eligibility," conflicting information about the applicable Federal Poverty Level percentage for graduated eligibility, and a cross-reference error.

 

RESPONSE #1: The department agrees with the commenter and will correct these typographical errors in the manual.

 

          4. These rule amendments are effective September 30, 2016.

 

 

 

/s/ Geralyn Driscoll                                /s/ Richard H. Opper                            

Geralyn Driscoll, Attorney                      Richard H. Opper, Director

Rule Reviewer                                       Public Health and Human Services

 

 

Certified to the Secretary of State September 12, 2016.