> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/utilization-of-the-regional-market-rate-ceiling/definition-applicable-regulations.md). # Definition - Applicable Regulations 18074.1 (a) “Certified need for child care” means the number of days and hours of child care and development services approved and documented by the contractor as sufficient to meet the family's need for child care. (b) “Maximum subsidy amount” means the regional market rate ceiling plus any applicable adjustments pursuant to Sections 18075.1 or 18075.2. (c) “Regional market rate ceilings” means the maximum amount calculated by the Department that providers in different regions of the state may be reimbursed for the same type of child care for the same age child in accordance with statutory ceilings currently in effect. (d) “Subsidized families” means eligible families who are receiving child care and development services and on whose behalf the Department or the California Department of Social Services is providing a reimbursement, in whole or in part. (e) “Unsubsidized” means children or families other than those defined in subdivision (d). > NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263, 8269 and 8461, Education Code. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/utilization-of-the-regional-market-rate-ceiling/definition-applicable-regulations.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.