To align the rule with statutory changes made during the 2010 legislative session. Chapter 2010-158, Laws of Florida, repealed Section 409.1663, F.S. The Department no longer has the statutory authority to implement this provision of law.

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Family Safety and Preservation Program

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
65C-16.018: Adoption Benefits for Qualifying Employees of State Agencies
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To align the rule with statutory changes made during the 2010 legislative session. Chapter 2010-158, Laws of Florida, repealed Section 409.1663, F.S. The Department no longer has the statutory authority to implement this provision of law.
SUMMARY: This proposed rule repeals Rule 65C-16.018, F.A.C., relating to the adoption benefits for qualifying adoptive employees of state agencies.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 409.1663 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 409.1663 FS.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Jane McElroy, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 1, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, phone: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

65C-16.018 Adoption Benefits for Qualifying Employees of State Agencies.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 409.1663(6) FS. Law Implemented 409.1663 FS. History–New 11-30-08, Repealed_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Alan Abramowitz
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: George Sheldon
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 13, 2010