The purpose and effect of the rule amendments is to clarify the application and renewal procedures for facilities licensed by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (“Agency”) under chapter 393, Florida Statutes; establish additional requirements ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

65G-2.001Definitions

65G-2.002License Application and Renewal Procedures

65G-2.0021Additional Requirements for Licensees and Applicant

65G-2.003Length of Licenses

65G-2.0031Other Licenses (Repealed)

65G-2.0032Agency Monitoring and Oversight

65G-2.004License Violations

65G-2.0041License Violations - Disciplinary Actions

65G-2.0042License Violations - Guidance for Disciplinary Actions

65G-2.005License Denial, Suspension or Revocation

65G-2.006Licensed Capacity

65G-2.007General Standards

65G-2.008Staffing Requirements

65G-2.009Resident Care and Supervision Standards

65G-2.010Fire and Emergency Procedures

65G-2.011Foster Care Facility Standards

65G-2.012Group Home Facility Standards

65G-2.013Residential Habilitation Center Standards

65G-2.014Comprehensive Transitional Education Program Standards

65G-2.015Siting

65G-2.016Residential Fee Collection

65G-2.017Health Safety Standards for Licensed Facilities

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the rule amendments is to clarify the application and renewal procedures for facilities licensed by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (“Agency”) under chapter 393, Florida Statutes; establish additional requirements for Agency-licensed facilities to ensure the health and safety of residents; clarify existing requirements for Agency-licensed facilities; delineate the range of disciplinary actions the Agency may take in response to violations of the Agency’s licensing rules and statutes; and delineate aggravating and mitigating factors that the Agency will consider when determining appropriate disciplinary action in response to violations of the Agency’s licensing rules and statutes.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject areas to be addressed are the requirements pertaining to Agency-licensed facilities and the disciplinary actions the Agency may take in response to violations of those and statutory requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 393.501(1), 393.067(1), 393.067(7), 393.067(8), 393.0673(7), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 393.067, 393.0673, FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: March 9, 2020, 10:30 a.m. EDT

PLACE: Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Danielle Thompson at [phone] or [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Danielle Thompson, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950, [phone], [e-mail].

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