15298663, 65C-38.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15298663

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

STATE AUTOMATED CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM (SACWIS) CHECKS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN

Overview

RULE:

65C-38.001	Definitions
65C-38.002	Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check

PURPOSE:

Section 39.0138(1), F.S., requires the Department to establish by rule standards for evaluating any information contained in the automated system relating to a person who must be screened for purposes of making a placement decision.  The proposed rule establishes such standards and codifies federal requirements for out-of-state child welfare background checks to be conducted for purposes of making a placement decision.

SUMMARY:

The Department intends to create chapter 65C-38, F.A.C., State Automated Child Welfare System (SACWIS) Checks for the Placement of Children.  The proposed rules will establish standards for evaluating information contained in the automated system relating to persons who must be screened for the purpose of making placement decisions. Additionally, the proposed rules will codify the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 671(a)(20)(B)(i).

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

39.012, 39.0121, 39.0138, F.S.

LAW:

39.0138, 39.301, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/20/2014 Vol. 40/226

COMMENTS:

From 11/20/2014 To 12/11/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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