that on September 30, 2014, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities has issued an order granting a petition for emergency variance. Petitioner’s Name: Peter Digre, Deputy Secretary, Department of Children and Families, Date Petition Filed: ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65G-1.047Crisis Status Criteria

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities hereby gives notice that on September 30, 2014, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities has issued an order granting a petition for emergency variance.

Petitioner’s Name: Peter Digre, Deputy Secretary, Department of Children and Families

Date Petition Filed: September 29, 2014

Rule No.: 65G-1.047

Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Crisis status criteria establishing priority for enrollment into the Home and Community-Based waiver.

Date Petition Published in the Florida Administrative Register: October 1, 2014.

General Basis for Agency Decision: Petitioner demonstrated that due to T.H.’s unique circumstances, strict application of the rule would create a substantial hardship and a result contrary to the intent of the statute.

A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting: Brian McGrail, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 380, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950, [e-mail].