27817095, 65C-28.021 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 27817095

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

OUT-OF-HOME CARE

Overview

RULE:

65C-28.021

Qualified Residential Treatment Programs

PURPOSE:

Amendments align with new statutory provisions regarding qualified evaluators pursuant to chapter law 2022-55 and with program requirements with the newly created Rule 65C-46.0211 to establish the licensing of qualified residential treatment programs that will be licensed solely by the Department.

SUMMARY:

Amendments include: (1) removing duplicative language, (2) adds language to outline the two different paths to completing an assessment when a child is in need of placement in a QRTP licensed by DCF or a residential treatment center licensed by AHCA and credentialed by DCF, (3) updates aftercare requirements, (4) adds language regarding requesting reconsideration, and (5) cleans up the language.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

39.0121, 409.175(5) F.S.

LAW:

39.407, 409.175 F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/29/2023 Vol. 49/230

COMMENTS:

From 11/29/2023 To 12/20/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-13075 Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) Extended Placement Request Form
Ref-13092 CANS-Trauma-Comprehensive-Manual-3-22-13

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