22619253, 65C-28.013 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 22619253

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

Out-of-Home Care

Overview

RULE:

65C-28.013

Indian Child Welfare Act

PURPOSE:

The Department intends to amend 65C-28.013, F.A.C, Indian Child Welfare Act, to incorporate a form and clarify required communication between the Department and the Indian Tribe.

SUMMARY:

The amendments accomplish the following: (1) Incorporates the Verification of Indian Child Welfare Act Eligibility form; and (2) Requires immediate notification of the Indian Custodian and Tribe in cases involving an American Indian child when either an out-of-home plan is initiated or when the potential outcome is a dependency action.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

39.012, 39.0121(12), (13), F.S.

LAW:

39.0137, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/18/2019 Vol. 45/224

COMMENTS:

From 11/18/2019 To 12/9/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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