8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.119

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.119 - CIVIL RIGHTS

All facilities licensed under the Child Care Licensing Act are subject to the following federal laws and regulations: the non-discrimination provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. section 2000det seq. (2022), and its implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 80 (2022); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. section 2000e et seq. (2022), and its implementing regulation, 29 C.F.R. Part 1606 (2022); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. sections 6101-6017 (2022) and its implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 91 (2022); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. section 794 (2022), and its implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 84 (2022), all of which are hereby incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood at 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. These regulations are also available at no cost at http://www.ecfr.gov.

All facilities licensed under the Child Care Licensing Act are also subject to Titles I through V of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. section 12101et seq. (2022), and its implementing regulation, 29 C.F.R. Part 1630 (2022), which is hereby incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available for public inspection and copying at The Colorado Department of Early Childhood at 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. These regulations are also available at no cost at http://www.ecfr.gov.

Decisions related to the enrollment or dismissal of a child with a disability or chronic condition must be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility must provide reasonable accommodations for the child with a disability who has special needs.

A lack of independent ambulation or the need for assistance in feeding, toileting, or dressing or in other areas of self-care cannot be used as sole criteria for enrollment or placement or denial of enrollment. Efforts must be made to accommodate the child's needs and to integrate the child with their peers who do not have disabilities.

8 CCR 1402-1-2.119

46 CR 22, November 25, 2023, effective 12/15/2023