16264589, 65C-41.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 16264589

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

EXTENDED FOSTER CARE

Overview

RULE:

65C-41.001	Definitions
65C-41.002	Application Procedures
65C-41.003	Eligibility Requirements
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.  New rule language is required to reflect the extensive changes in the law.

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 rule will provide definitions of relevant terms; establish an application process; and provide an appeal procedure for young adults determined to no longer be eligible for, or denied readmission into, extended foster care.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

39.012, 39.0121, 39.6251, 409.1451 F.S.

LAW:

39.6251, 39.701, 409.1451 F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/24/2015 Vol. 41/143

COMMENTS:

From 7/24/2015 To 8/14/2015 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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