The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-41.003, F.A.C., to clarify documentation requirements when a young adult in extended foster care changes qualifying activities.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

    Family Safety and Preservation Program

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    65C-41.003Eligibility Requirements

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-41.003, F.A.C., to clarify documentation requirements when a young adult in extended foster care changes qualifying activities.

    SUMMARY: The amendment requires a change in qualifying activity to be documented in the transition plan.

    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.

    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, 39.6251(10), FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 39.6251, 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: Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at (850)717-4470 or Jodi.abramowitz@myflfamilies.com.

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    65C-41.003 Eligibility Requirements.

    (1) through (5) No change.

    (6) A young adult may change qualifying activities and remain in extended foster care. A change of qualifying activity shall not require a new application, although it shall require the young adult and designated staff to amend either the Extended Foster Care Agreement or Extended Foster Care Voluntary Placement Agreement and transition plan. A change in qualifying activity shall be documented by the young adult and designated staff in the transition plan. This change may also require the designated staff to amend the case plan.

    (7) through (8) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 39.012, 39.0121, 39.6251(10) FS. Law Implemented 39.6251 FS. History–New 11-2-15, Amended 2-7-19, 11-18-19,_ _____.

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Cal Walton

    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Chad Poppell

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 22, 2020

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 2, 2020

Document Information

Comments Open:
6/3/2020
Summary:
The amendment requires a change in qualifying activity to be documented in the transition plan.
Purpose:
The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-41.003, F.A.C., to clarify documentation requirements when a young adult in extended foster care changes qualifying activities.
Rulemaking Authority:
39.012, 39.0121, 39.6251(10), F.S.
Law:
39.6251, F.S.
Contact:
Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at 850-717-4470 or Jodi.abramowitz@myflfamilies.com.
Related Rules: (1)
65C-41.003. Eligibility Requirements