The Department intends to repeal Rule Chapter 65C-13, Foster Care Licensing. The content of the rules will be transferred to a new Rule Chapter 65C-45, Levels of Licensure.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

65C-13.022Definitions

65C-13.023Background Screening Requirements

65C-13.024Parent Preparation Pre-service Training

65C-13.025Initial Licensing and Unified Home Study

65C-13.026Continuing Education

65C-13.027Changes During the Licensed Year

65C-13.028Re-Licensing

65C-13.030Standards for Licensed Out-of-Home Caregivers

65C-13.031Terms of a License

65C-13.032Over-Capacity Assessments and Exceptions

65C-13.033Babysitting, Overnight Care, Extended Overnight Care, and Other Supervision Arrangements

65C-13.034Foster Care Referrals and Investigations

65C-13.035Administrative Actions, Appeals and Closures

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to repeal Rule Chapter 65C-13, Foster Care Licensing. The content of the rules will be transferred to a new Rule Chapter 65C-45, Levels of Licensure.

SUMMARY: Rules 65C-13.022-.028, and .030-.035, F.A.C., will be repealed.

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, 39.4091(4), 409.145(5), 409.175(5)(a), 435.01(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 39.0121, 39.0138, 39.4091(2), 409.145(2), 409.175(3)(b), (c), (5)(a), (f), (6)(a), (b), 435.05 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 [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

65C-13.022 Definitions.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5)(a) FS Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 3-6-18,_Repealed.

 

65C-13.023 Background Screening Requirements.

Rulemaking Authority 39.012, 39.0121, 409.175(5)(a), 435.01(2) FS. Law Implemented 39.0121, 39.0138, 409.175(5)(f), 435.04, 435.05 FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 3-6-14, 3-6-18,_Repealed.

 

 

65C-13.024 Parent Preparation Pre-service Training.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5)(a) FS. Law Implemented 409.175(5)(a) FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 3-6-14, 3-6-18,_Repealed.

 

65C-13.025 Initial Licensing and Unified Home Study.

Rulemaking Authority 409.145(5), 409.175(5)(a), 435.01(2) FS. Law Implemented 409.145(2), 409.175(5)(a), (f), (6)(a), (b), 435.04 FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 3-6-14, 3-6-18, 1-7-19,_Repealed.

 

65C-13.026 Continuing Education.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5)(a) FS. Law Implemented 409.175(5)(a) FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 3-6-14, 3-6-18,_Repealed.

 

65C-13.027 Changes During the Licensed Year.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5)(a) FS. Law Implemented 409.175(5)(a) FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 3-6-14, 3-6-18,_Repealed.

 

65C-13.028 Re-Licensing.

Rulemaking Authority 409.145(5), 409.175(5)(a) FS. Law Implemented 409.145(2), 409.175(5)(a), (6)(b) FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 3-6-14, 3-6-18,_Repealed.

 

65C-13.030 Standards for Licensed Out-of-Home Caregivers.

Rulemaking Authority 409.145(5), 409.175(5)(a) FS. Law Implemented 409.145(2), 409.175(5)(a) FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 7-21-10, 3-6-14, 3-6-18,_Repealed.

 

65C-13.031 Terms of a License.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5)(a) FS. Law Implemented 409.175(5)(a) FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 3-6-14, 3-6-18,_Repealed.

 

65C-13.032 Over-Capacity Assessments and Exceptions.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175(3)(a), 409.175(3)(b), (c), 409.175(5)(a)4. FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 3-6-14, 3-6-18,_Repealed.

 

65C-13.033 Babysitting, Overnight Care, Extended Overnight Care and Other Supervision Arrangements.

Rulemaking Authority 39.4091(4), 409.175(5)(a) FS. Law Implemented 39.4091(2), 409.175(5)(a) FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 3-6-14, 3-6-18,_Repealed.

 

65C-13.034 Foster Care Referrals and Investigations.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5)(a) FS. Law Implemented 409.175(5)(a) FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 3-6-14, 3-6-18,_Repealed.

 

65C-13.035 Administrative Actions, Appeals and Closures.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5)(a) FS. Law Implemented 409.175(5)(a), (6) FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 3-6-14, 3-6-18,_Repealed.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Courtney Smith

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: January 9, 2020