Purpose


The purpose of this rule development is to comply with sections 409.1754 and 409.1678, F.S., which were created during the 2014 legislative session. The Department intends to create chapter 65C-43, Human Trafficking. The rules will accomplish the following tasks: (1) adopt standardized screening and assessment instruments to identify, determine the needs of, plan services for, and determine the appropriate placement for sexually exploited children; (2) set forth the requirements for the use of the instruments and the reporting of data collected through their use; (3) adopt criteria for certification of safe foster homes and safe houses; and (4) specify the content of specialized training for foster parents of safe foster homes and staff of safe houses.