About Hhs
States are making significant progress towards implementing a complete QRIS that meets all outlined high quality benchmarks; nevertheless, their progress is masked by the single figure reported. To provide a more complete image of QRIS implementation and improvements throughout the nation, OCC is intently monitoring the progress of states that will not meet all quality benchmarks, however that have demonstrated improvements by growing the variety of benchmarks reached. For instance, as of FY 2014, a minimum of six states have incorporated six quality benchmarks and a minimum of six states have integrated 5 high quality benchmarks. Between FY 2011 and FY 2014, 27 states and territories have made progress on at least one of the components of the measure. In addition, targeted technical help supplied by the new National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance, as well as other technical assistance companions funded by ACF, will proceed to assist states work towards their goal of bet...