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:

33-210.201 ADA 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.

SUMMARY: To change the term mental retardation to intellectual disability.

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: upon review of the proposed changes to these rules, the department has determined that the amendments will not exceed any one of the economic analysis criteria in a SERC as set forth in Section 120.541(2)(a), F.S.

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: 944.09 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 944.09 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: LaDawna Fleckenstein, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE 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,________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Tom Reimers, Director of Health Services Administration and Operations

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Michael D. Crews, Secretary

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 8, 2013

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 22, 2013