23281375, 65C-29.003 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 23281375

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

Protective Investigations

Overview

RULE:

65C-29.003

Child Protective Investigations

PURPOSE:

The Department intends to add a responsibility to child protective investigators when an allegation of abuse, neglect, or abandonment of a child is received by the Florida Abuse Hotline.

SUMMARY:

The amendment adds a responsibility to child protective investigators (CPIs).  CPIs must determine whether a person alleged to have maltreated a child works in an institutional setting or holds a professional license.  In cases where the caregiver is found responsible for abuse, neglect, or abandonment, the CPI must contact the Florida Abuse Hotline if he/she determines that there is credible evidence that children or vulnerable adults within the caregiver’s employment may be at risk of maltreatment.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

39.012, 39.0121, 39.301(14)(c), F.S.

LAW:

39.301, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/28/2020 Vol. 46/104

COMMENTS:

From 5/28/2020 To 6/18/2020 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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