The proposed rule amendment revises, clarifies, and streamlines the provisions of rule chapter 65G-2, related to licensure of foster care facilities, group home facilities, residential habilitation centers, and comprehensive transitional education ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
    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-2.003Types of Licenses
    65G-2.0031Other Licenses
    65G-2.0032Agency Monitoring and Oversight
    65G-2.004License Violation
    65G-2.0041License Violations-Fines and Other Disciplinary Actions
    65G-2.005Denial or Revocation
    65G-2.006Licensed Capacity
    65G-2.007General Standards
    65G-2.008Staff Qualifications and Training 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
    65G-2.015Siting
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment revises, clarifies, and streamlines the provisions of rule Chapter 65G-2, F.A.C., related to licensure of foster care facilities, group home facilities, residential habilitation centers, and comprehensive transitional education programs for persons with developmental disabilities.
    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: This rule revision delineates the requirements for the licensure of foster care facilities, group home facilities, residential habilitation centers, and comprehensive transitional education programs.
    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 393.501(1) FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 393.0655, 393.067393.0673393.13 FS.
    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Miranda Johnson, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 335, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)414-9132, Miranda_Johnson@apd.state.fl.us
    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

Document Information

Subject:
This rule revision delineates the requirements for the licensure of foster care facilities, group home facilities, residential habilitation centers, and comprehensive transitional education programs.
Purpose:
The proposed rule amendment revises, clarifies, and streamlines the provisions of rule chapter 65G-2, related to licensure of foster care facilities, group home facilities, residential habilitation centers, and comprehensive transitional education programs for persons with developmental disabilities.
Rulemaking Authority:
393.501(1), F.S.
Law:
393.0655, F.S., 393.067, F.S., 393.0673, F.S., 393.13, F.S.
Contact:
Miranda Johnson, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 335, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850) 414-9132, Miranda.Johnson@apd.state.fl.us.
Related Rules: (15)
65G-2.001. Definitions
65G-2.002. License Application and Renewal Procedures
65G-2.0021. Additional Requirements for Licensees and Applicant
65G-2.003. Types of Licenses
65G-2.0031. Other Licenses
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