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Notice: 15933722

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Mental Health Program

Chapter:

Licensure of Residential Treatment Centers

Overview

RULE:

65E-9.003

Licensure

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule is to add language incorporating the licensing fee, and include provisions increasing the length of time a license is active from one year to two years.  The effect will be the simplification of the regulatory process and a decrease in the administrative burden for entities licensed to operate a residential treatment center.

SUMMARY:

Section 394.875, F.S., directs the Department, in consultation with the agency, to adopt rules governing a residential treatment center for children and adolescents which specify licensure standards.  The anticipated revisions to the licensure rule will update the licensing fees to cover the agency’s costs associated with the licensing process, pursuant to s. 408.805, F.S.  To align with s. 408.808(1), F.S., anticipated revisions will increase the length of time a license is active from one to two years.  Lastly, removal of language duplicative of language found in statute simplifies the regulatory process.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

394.875(8), F.S.

LAW:

394.875, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/27/2015 Vol. 41/81

COMMENTS:

From 4/27/2015 To 5/18/2015 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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