# Information to Be Given to Parents - Alternative Payment Programs

(a) The contractor shall provide parents with the following information upon enrollment in the program: 

              (1) The policy statement specified in Section 18221 of this Division; 

              (2) Information regarding the confidentiality of records; 

              (3) Information regarding grievance procedures for parents; and 

              (4) Information regarding the rights of parents to change child care settings. 

(b) If the parent(s) speaks a language other than English or is (are) hearing impaired, the information shall be provided through written materials or by Presentation of an interpreter in a language the parent understands.

> NOTE: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code, Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.


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