Section 17-891.2-86 - Program modifications for demonstration projects(a) A child care facility may establish a demonstration project for a specific purpose, or set of purposes, upon receiving written approval from the department.(b) The child care facility shall submit a written proposal to the department indicating the following: (1) Purpose of the project;(2) Description of the project;(3) Length of the project;(4) Specific child care rules that shall be exempted by the project; and(5) Justification for the proposed exemptions.(c) The persons responsible for the project or the designated representatives shall appear in person to discuss the proposal with the department or the department's designated representatives if requested by the department.(d) A demonstration project which has been approved in writing by the department shall comply with all requirements imposed by the department at the time of its approval as follows: (1) The name or description of the project shall include the words "registered demonstration project";(2) Providers shall be able to show that at all times the demonstration project is in compliance with the child care rules, except as specifically exempted or modified in the department's written approval; and(3) Within the last quarter of the time specified for the demonstration project, a written report shall be submitted to the department which includes: (A) Developments, findings, recommendations, and suggestions for further study; and(B) Any proposed recommendations related to the demonstration project for changing or modifying child care rules with justification therefore.(e) Proposed demonstration programs disapproved or discontinued by the department shall not be permitted any further use of the words "registered demonstration project" in the identifying title, logo, or material.Haw. Code R. § 17-891.2-86
[Eff 9/22/2023] (Auth: HRS §346-172) (Imp: HRS §346-172; 42 U.S.C. §§ 2002, 2005, 9833)