Section 47.25.001. Powers and duties.  


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  •    (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.

Authorities

14.38.100;47.05.030;47.25.001;47.25.011;47.25.071;47.25.095

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