29980001, 63E-7.100 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 29980001

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE

Division:

Residential Services

Chapter:

OPERATION OF RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS

Overview

RULE:

63E-7.100	Definitions
63E-7.101	Youth Admission, Intake and Orientation
63E-7.102	Basic Youth Rights
63E-7.103	Program Environment
63E-7.104	Residential Case Management Services
63E-7.105	Residential Programming
63E-7.106	Transfer, Release and Discharge
63E-7.107	Safety and Security
63E-7.108	Program Administration
63E-7.109	Facility and Food Services

PURPOSE:

The amendments update rule provisions governing the operation of residential programs for delinquent youth.

SUMMARY:

The amendments update definitions and align provisions with recent legislative changes.  These include the renaming of non-secure commitment as "moderate risk."  The amendments also introduce the Florida Scholars Academy as the provider of educational services in residential facilities.  Finally, there are various enhancements to safety and security processes as well as updating parts of the rule chapter.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

985.64, 985.601, F.S.

LAW:

985.64, 985.601, 985.03, 985.441, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/19/2025 Vol. 51/183

COMMENTS:

From 9/19/2025 To 10/10/2025 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-10389 Stakeholder and Media Confidentiality Agreement
Ref-10390 Youth Needs Assessment Summary
Ref-10391 Performance Summary
Ref-10392 Home Visit Plan / Notification Form
Ref-10393 Home Visit Plan Approval Form
Ref-10394 Request for Transfer
Ref-10395 Transfer Staffing Notification Form
Ref-10396 Commitment / Transfer Packet Checklist
Ref-10397 Pre-Release Notification and Acknowledgement
Ref-10398 Victim Notification of Release
Ref-10399 Jimmy Ryce Act For Violent Sexual Offenders / Residential Program Notification Checklist
Ref-10400 Request for Notification When Youth is Ready for Release
Ref-10401 Controlled Observation Safety Checks Form
Ref-10402 Controlled Observation Report
Ref-10403 Escape Notification
Ref-10404 Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Ref-18488 Request for Transfer, RS 010

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