16294465, 65C-43.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 16294465

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

PLACEMENT AND SERVICES FOR COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN

Overview

RULE:

65C-43.001	Initial Screening Instrument
65C-43.002	Reporting
65C-43.003	Criteria for Certification of Safe Houses (Transferred)
65C-43.004	Training for Foster Parents of Safe Foster Homes and Staff of Safe Houses
65C-43.005	Specialized Training in Serving Human Trafficking Victims
65C-43.006	Administrative Actions

PURPOSE:

The purpose of these proposed rules is to comply with sections 409.1754 and 409.1678, F.S., which were created during the 2014 legislative session.   The Department intends to create chapter 65C-43, Human Trafficking.  The rules will accomplish the following tasks: (1) adopt standardized screening and assessment instruments to identify, determine the needs of, plan services for, and determine the appropriate placement for sexually exploited children; (2) set forth the requirements for the use of the instruments and the reporting of data collected through their use; (3) adopt criteria for certification of safe foster homes and safe houses; and (4) specify the content of specialized training for foster parents of safe foster homes and staff of safe houses.

SUMMARY:

The rules establish a screening and assessment instrument to aid in the placement and care of sexually exploited children.  In addition, the rules establish certification criteria for safe foster homes and safe houses and the content of specialized training for foster parents of safe foster homes and staff of safe houses.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

409.1678(2)(c)(7), (e), 409.1754(1)(c), F.S.

LAW:

409.1678, 409.1754, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/3/2015 Vol. 41/149

COMMENTS:

From 8/3/2015 To 8/24/2015 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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