24604649, 65C-28.011 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 24604649

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

OUT-OF-HOME CARE

Overview

RULE:

65C-28.011

Criminal, Delinquency and Abuse/Neglect History Checks for Release to a Parent, Placement with a Relative and Non-Relative and Approval of Informal Safety Management Providers

PURPOSE:

The Department intends to amend rule 65C-28.011, F.A.C., to align background screening requirements for parents, relatives, and nonrelatives with requirements for out-of-home caregivers.

SUMMARY:

The amendment provides the following: When the applicant or any other household member was named as caregiver responsible in a report verified for sexual abuse, this shall be an automatic disqualifier for placement.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

39.012, 39.0121(1), 39.0138(1) FS.

LAW:

39.0138, 39.401(3), 39.521(2)(o)2. FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/3/2021 Vol. 47/107

COMMENTS:

From 6/3/2021 To 6/24/2021 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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