Amends rule to clarify the timeframe associated with initial health care assessments for children alleged to be abused, neglected, or abandoned.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65C-29.008Initial Health Care Assessment for Children Alleged to be Abused, Neglect or Abandoned

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Amends rule to clarify the timeframe associated with initial health care assessments for children alleged to be abused, neglected, or abandoned.

SUMMARY: Amendment clarifies timeframe.

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.

A SERC has not been prepared.

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 used a checklist to conduct an economic analysis and determine if there is an adverse impact or regulatory costs associated with this rule that exceeds the criteria in section 120.541(2)(a), F.S. Based upon this analysis, the Department has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification.

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: 39.012, 39.0121, 39.407, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 39.407, FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Elizabeth Floyd. Elizabeth can be reached at [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

65C-29.008 Initial Health Care Assessment for Children Alleged to Be Abused, Neglected or Abandoned.

(1) Unless a child is exhibiting signs or symptoms of illness, an initial health care assessment by a licensed health care professional shall be completed for every child placed with a relative, non-relative, or in licensed care within five (5) working days of the removal. A child who appears to be sick or in physical discomfort shall be examined by a licensed health care professional immediately but not longer than within 24 hours.

(2) through (3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 39.012, 39.0121, 39.407 FS. Law Implemented 39.407 FS. History–New 5-4-06, Amended 12-31-14. Amended               .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Valerie Proctor

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Shevaun L. Harris

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 17, 2024

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: November 5, 2024