13481077, 65C-39.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 13481077

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM STANDARDS

Overview

RULE:

65C-39.001

Summer Camp Background Screening Requirements

PURPOSE:

Chapter 2010-114, section 23, Laws of Florida, amended section 409.175(2)(k), Florida Statutes, to require summer camp employees to complete level 2 screening. Since enactment, there has been public concern with summer camp compliance with the law. The Department has the authority to write rule under s. 409.175, F. S. The development of this rule is intended to help ensure summer camp personnel complete required screening. The new rule will require summer camp operators to utilize a web portal the Department will provide at no charge. This will provide a data base system from which information is easily retrievable and trackable.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule establishes background screening requirements for individuals working in Summer Camp programs that corresponds with s. 409.175, F.S. The new rule provides guidance regarding how background screening records are processed and managed.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

409.175

LAW:

Chapter 2010-114 section 23, Laws of Florida

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/6/2013 Vol. 39/174

COMMENTS:

From 9/6/2013 To 9/27/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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