The purpose of this rule development is to conform to new provisions of Sections: 409.1451 and created section 39.6251, Florida Statutes, which were amended and created during the 2013 Legislative Session. The effect will be to create a new system ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NOS.: RULE TITLES:

65C-42.001Definitions

65C-42.002Postsecondary Education Supports and Services

65C-42.003Application Procedures for Initial Participation and Re-entry

65C-42.004Discharge Procedures and Appeal Process

65C-42.005Aftercare Services for Young Adults Formerly in Foster Care

65C-42.006Road to Independence Services Documentation Requirements

65C-42.007Road to Independence Benefits Due Process Notification

65C-42.008Road to Independence Program Budget Management

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to conform to new provisions of Sections: 409.1451 and created Section 39.6251, Florida Statutes, which were amended and created during the 2013 Legislative Session. The effect will be to create a new system of delivering road to independence supports and services.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The creation of this chapter will address the provisions of supports and services to young adults formerly in foster care, as well as those continuing in foster care under Section 39.6251, F.S. This chapter will address the services available to those attending postsecondary educational institutions and the manner in which those services must be provided, including an appeal procedure for program applicants. This chapter will also address delivery of aftercare services.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 39.6251(9), 409.1451(10) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 409.1451 FS., created section 39.6251, as amended and created by 2013 SB 1036

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 9:00 a.m. − 11:00 a.m.

PLACE: Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Pkwy., Orlando, FL 32819

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Carrie Toy, Office of Child Welfare, Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.