The proposed rule revises the definition of the term “standard filing unit”. Additional language is added to exclude incarcerated individuals of any age under detention or custody for more than 30 days from participating in public assistance ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

    Economic Self-Sufficiency Program

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    65A-1.203Administrative Definitions

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule revises the definition of the term “standard filing unit”. Additional language is added to exclude incarcerated individuals of any age under detention or custody for more than 30 days from participating in public assistance programs.

    SUMMARY: The proposed rule adds exclusionary language to the definition of the term “standard filing unit”.

    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

    The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.

    The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The Department considered the factors in Section 120.541, F.S. The proposed rule is not expected to exceed the criteria in paragraph 120.541(2)(a), F.S., therefore, legislative ratification is not required under subsection 120.541(3), F.S.

    Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 409.919, 414.45 FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 409.903, 409.904, 414.095, 414.31 FS.

    IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW (IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):

    DATE AND TIME: August 22, 2013, 9:30 a.m.

    PLACE: 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 3, Room 439, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Cindy Keil. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Cindy Keil, Economic Self-Sufficiency Program, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700, (850)717-4113, cindy_keil@dcf.state.fl.us

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    65A-1.203 Administrative Definitions.

    Except as otherwise provided within, the following definitions apply to this chapter.

    (1) through (6) No change.

    (7) Standard Filing Unit: All individuals whose needs, income and/or assets are considered in the determination of eligibility for a category of assistance except individuals of any age who are prisoners, inmates, detainees or convicts under detention or custody of federal, state, or local penal, correctional, or other detention facilities or institutions for more than 30 days, are not eligible to participate even if they are participating in a residential Drug or alcohol Treatment Program, including Department of Corrections and Department of Juvenile Justice facilities.

    (8) through (12) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 409.919, 414.45 FS. Law Implemented 409.903, 409.904, 414.095, 414.31 FS. History–New 4-9-92, Amended 11-22-93, Formerly 10C-1.203, Amended 11-30-98, 9-12-04, 7-23-06, 1-24-13,________ .

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Lawayne E. Salter

    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Esther Jacobo

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 23, 2013

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 1, 2013

Document Information

Comments Open:
7/31/2013
Summary:
The proposed rule adds exclusionary language to the definition of the term “standard filing unit”.
Purpose:
The proposed rule revises the definition of the term “standard filing unit”. Additional language is added to exclude incarcerated individuals of any age under detention or custody for more than 30 days from participating in public assistance programs.
Rulemaking Authority:
409.919, 414.45 FS.
Law:
409.903, 409.904, 414.095, 414.31 FS.
Contact:
Cindy Keil, Economic Self-Sufficiency Program, (850) 717-4113, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700, cindy_keil@dcf.state.fl.us
Related Rules: (1)
65A-1.203. Administrative Definitions