25472702, 65C-28.022 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 25472702

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

Out-of-Home Care

Overview

RULE:

65C-28.022

State Institutional Claims for Damages Caused by Children in Out-of-Home Care

PURPOSE:

The Department intends to create new rule 65C-28.022, F.A.C., to set forth the process in which claimants may request and receive restitution for medical injury and/or property damage caused by a resident of a licensed child-caring agency, pursuant to section 402.181, F.S.

SUMMARY:

The new rule provides that individuals providing care and supervision for children in licensed out-of-home care may seek restitution for direct medical expenses and/or property damage caused by a child. The new rule sets forth the amounts of restitution based on the legal status of the child. The new rule sets forth the responsibilities of the claimant and the responsibilities of the child welfare professional.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

402.181(3), F.S.

LAW:

402.181, F.S

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/19/2022 Vol. 48/12

COMMENTS:

From 1/19/2022 To 2/9/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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