The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to change the term mental retardation to intellectual disability to comply with Chapter 2013-162.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

33-210.201ADA Provisions for Inmates

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to change the term mental retardation to intellectual disability to comply with Chapter 2013-162.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: ADA Provisions for Inmates.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 944.09 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 944.09 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 IS: LaDawna Fleckenstein, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

33-210.201 ADA Provisions for Inmates.

(1) No change.

(2) Definitions.

(a) through (h) No change.

(i) Mental impairment – any mental or psychological disorder such as intellectual disability mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness and specific learning disabilities.

(j) through (m) No change.

(3) through (9) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 944.09 FS. History–New 8-19-01, Amended 2-8-06, 11-22-06, 1-23-13,_________.