21714728, 65C-28.009 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 21714728

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

Out-of-Home Care

Overview

RULE:

65C-28.009

Transition to Adulthood

PURPOSE:

The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-28.009, F.A.C., to better outline the required oversight activities and administration of services for children in out-of-home care ages 13 and up, as those services directly impact their transition to adulthood.

SUMMARY:

The amendments require (1) beginning at age 13, assessments of the child’s life skill competency; (2) beginning at age 14, an annual evaluation of the child’s consumer credit history and case plan development in consultation with the child; (3) beginning at age 15, the opportunity for the child to obtain a driver’s license or learner’s permit; (4) beginning at age 16, assistance to the child in developing a transition plan; and (5) beginning at age 17, specified documentation must be provided to the child.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

39.012, 39.0121(13), 39.4091(4), 409.145(5), F.S.

LAW:

39.4091, 39.6012(3)(c), 39.6035, 39.6251, 39.701, 409.145, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/10/2019 Vol. 45/70

COMMENTS:

From 4/10/2019 To 5/1/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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