25880878, 65C-28.018 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 25880878

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

Out-of-Home Care

Overview

RULE:

65C-28.018

Meeting the Child's Educational Needs

PURPOSE:

The Department intends to amend rule 65C-28.018, F.A.C., to comply with new statutory requirements in sections 39.4022 and 39.4023, F.S., regarding educational transitions and transition plans for children in out-of-home care.

SUMMARY:

The amendments accomplish the following: 1) Requires a multidisciplinary team staffing when a child’s educational setting, child care or early educational setting changes; 2) Establishes the purpose of the staffing and requires a written report; 3) Incorporates the School Stability Checklist for Children in Out-of-Home Care form; and 4) Requires a transition plan each time a child makes a school, child care, or early educational change, and details what must be included in the plan.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

39.012, 39.0121(13), 39.4022(11), 39.4023 FS.

LAW:

39.0016, 39.6012(2)(b)4., 39.604, 39.4022, 39.4023 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/20/2022 Vol. 48/99

COMMENTS:

From 5/20/2022 To 6/10/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-10241 CF-FSP 5417 School Stability Checklist

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