Published on: 15298663. Section 39.0138(1), F.S., requires the Department to establish by rule standards for evaluating any information contained in the automated system relating to a person who must be screened for purposes of making a placement decision. The proposed rule establishes such standards and codifies federal requirements for out-of-state child welfare background checks to be conducted for purposes of making a placement decision.
Published on: 14992434. The Department intends to create rule 65C-38, F.A.C., State Automated Child Welfare System (SACWIS) Checks for the Placement of Children, to establish standards for evaluating information contained in the automated system relating to persons who must be screened for the purpose of making placement decisions. Additionally, the Department intends to codify the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 671(a)(20)(B)(i).
Rules 65C-38.003-38.005, which were published in a notice of rule development on January 8, 2013, are being deleted.
Published on: 12475284. This rule outlines requirements for background screening in protective investigations, placements, adoptions, and foster care licensing.