The Department promulgated Chapter 65C-35, F.A.C., in early 2010 regarding psychotropic medications. The repeal of Rule 65C-28.016, F.A.C., is necessary to remove duplicative program requirements regarding psychotropic medications.

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Family Safety and Preservation Program

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
65C-28.016: Psychotropic Medications
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department promulgated Chapter 65C-35, F.A.C., in early 2010 regarding psychotropic medications. The repeal of Rule 65C-28.016, F.A.C., is necessary to remove duplicative program requirements regarding psychotropic medications.
SUMMARY: This proposed rule repeals Rule 65C-28.016, F.A.C., relating to psychotropic medications of children in out-of-home care.
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: 39.407(3)(g) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 39.407(3)(g) 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-28.016 Psychotropic Medications.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 39.407(3)(g) FS. Law Implemented 39.407(3) FS. History–New 5-4-06, 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