The purpose of the proposed rule is to create a formal certification process for community substance abuse prevention coalitions.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Substance Abuse Program

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65D-30.015Certification of Community Substance Abuse Prevention Coalitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule is to create a formal certification process for community substance abuse prevention coalitions.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed rule addresses community substance abuse prevention coalitions.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 397.321(5) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 397.321(17) 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: Denise Barber, SAMH Program Information Unit, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700, [phone]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

65D-30.015 Certification of Community Substance Abuse Prevention Coalitions.

(1) To obtain certification by the Department of an organization’s status as a Community Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, an applicant organization shall submit C&F-MH 1071, Date of most recent version, titled “Community Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition – Certification Application/Renewal”, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-xxxx, incorporated herein by reference, to the Department. Copies of C&F-MH 1071 may be obtained from the Department of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700 or found in DCF forms at http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/dcfforms/Search/DCFFormSearch.aspx. In addition to the completed C&F-MH 1071, the applicant organization must submit, at a minimum, the following:

(a) A copy of the applicant’s organizational chart;

(b) A copy of the applicant’s by-laws;

(c) At least five (5) letters of support from community stakeholders who hold leadership positions and are not on the Board of Directors.  This may include, but is not limited to, members of the county commission, local law enforcement, school board, city government, chamber of commerce and faith-based organizations;

(d) Financial statements of the organization; and

(e) A plan for a coordinated community response to reduce substance abuse.  The plan must include, at a minimum, the following elements:

1. A community-level needs assessment;

2. A description of the organization’s approach for the mobilization or enhancement of community capacity;

3. A description of the organization’s approach to the implementation of environmental prevention strategies, as defined in Rule 65E-14.021, F.A.C.; and

4. A description of the organization’s approach to monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of its activities.

(2) The Department may request additional information to clarify or complete an applicant organization’s submission packet before issuing a certificate.

(3) The Department shall issue a certification, a request for additional information, or a denial within ninety (90) days of receipt of the applicant organization’s submission packet.

(4) Certification shall be valid for three (3) years.

Rulemaking Authority 397.321(5) FS. Law Implemented 397.321(17) FS. History–New___________.