An order granting variance was issued on October 21, 2024, to Afterschool Alliance of Polk County. The Petition sought a variance from section 3.8.4A of the Childcare Facility Handbook incorporated by reference in subsection ....
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Family Safety and Preservation Program
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
65C-22.001General Requirements
The Department of Children and Families hereby gives notice: An order granting variance was issued on October 21, 2024, to Afterschool Alliance of Polk County. The Petition sought a variance from section 3.8.4A of the Childcare Facility Handbook incorporated by reference in subsection 65C-22.001(6), Florida Administrative Code, requiring fire drills using an alarm system approved by the local fire authority. Petitioner demonstrated a strict application of the rule would be a substantial hardship and the purpose of the statute could be met utilizing a portable alarm. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published on October 7, 2024, in Volume 50, Number 196 of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received.
A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting: Agency Clerk, Department of Children and Families, 2415 North Monroe St., Ste. 400, Tallahassee, FL 32303, Agency.Clerk@myflfamilies.com.
