# Funding Award Procedures for State Child Care Facility Funds

(a) No additional eligibility criteria beyond those specified in Section 18005 of this Division and Education Code Sections 8477 and 8478.5 shall be imposed.

(b) Based on the priorities and procedures specified in Sections 18006 and 18007 above, the Child Development Division shall make recommendations for funding to the State Allocation Board.

(c) Funds shall be awarded by the State Allocation Board based on availability and rules and procedures established by the State Allocation Board pursuant to Education Code Sections 8477(e) and 8478.

> NOTE: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8477, Education Code.


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