9337043, 65C-22.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 9337043

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

CHILD CARE STANDARDS

Overview

RULE:

65C-22.001	General Requirements
65C-22.005	Food and Nutrition (Repealed)
65C-22.008	School Age Child Care
65C-22.010	Enforcement

PURPOSE:

The rule modifications were implemented based on the passage of House Bill 5311. This bill eliminated the Department of Health’s ability to conduct food service inspections in child care settings. In an effort to protect the health and safety of children in child care, the sections of the administrative code have been revised to incorporate standards for the continued regulation of food safety in licensed child care facilities. Additional modifications were implemented in the School Age section regarding Background Screening and Fire Safety.

SUMMARY:

he rule modifications expand the Department’s regulation of food safety standards. Modifications to background screening standards were made in this section in accordance with the new law implemented by Senate Bill 7069. Additional modifications were made based on request for clarification to the current fire safety language.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

402.305 FS.

LAW:

402.305 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/5/2010 Vol. 36/44

COMMENTS:

From 11/5/2010 To 11/26/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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