An order was issued disposing of the petition for waiver of Rule 65C-15.016(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, from Amy Van Riper. Rule 65C-15.016(2)(a) requires a director to have a degree in social work or in a related ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65C-15.016Staff Functions and Qualifications

The Department of Children and Families hereby gives notice:

An order was issued disposing of the petition for waiver of paragraph 65C-15.016(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, from Amy Van Riper. Paragraph 65C-15.016(2)(a) requires a director to have a degree in social work or in a related area of study specified in Section 402.402(1)(b), F.S. and four (4) years’ of experience in human services or child welfare programs. Additional related areas of study include human services, criminology, criminal justice, juvenile justice, behavioral science, child protection, education, law and protection, mental health, public administration, and public health. The notice of variances and waivers was published in volume 49, number 125 of the Florida Administrative Register on June 28, 2023.

The petition for waiver was granted because Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship and that the underlying purpose of the statute will be achieved.

A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting:

Agency Clerk, Department of Children and Families, 2415 North Monroe Street, Suite 400, Tallahassee, FL 32303 or [e-mail].