15783760, 65C-41.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15783760

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

EXTENDED FOSTER CARE

Overview

RULE:

65C-41.004	Case Planning and Management Reviews
65C-41.005	Termination from Program
65C-41.006	Conflict Resolution and Appeals

PURPOSE:

In 2013, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 1036 authorizing young adults in foster care, who have not reached permanency before 18 years of age, to remain in care until 21 years of age, or age 22 years of age in the case of a young adult with a disability.  This legislation substantially amended the following sections of the Florida Statutes: 39.013, 39.6013, 39.701, 409.145, 409.1451, 409.175, and 409.903 and created sections 39.6035 and 39.6251, Florida Statutes.  These changes necessitate new rule development.  The new rule titles will be as follows: 65C-41.004, Transition and Case Plans; 65C-41.005, Discharge from Program; 65C-41.006, Appeals.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Children and Families intends to implement Senate Bill 1036 in 65C-41, F.A.C., Extension of Foster Care.  The new rules will require transition and cases plans; set forth the conditions for discharge from extended foster care; and provide an appeal procedure for young adults determined to no longer be eligible for, or denied readmission into, extended foster care.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

39.0121, 409.1451, F.S.

LAW:

39.6012, 39.6035, 39.6251, 39.701, 409.1451, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/16/2015 Vol. 41/51

COMMENTS:

From 3/16/2015 To 4/6/2015 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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