Notice of Development of Rulemaking

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Children’s Medical Services
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64C-9.001: Definitions Used in the Sexual Abuse Treatment Rule
64C-9.002: Sexual Abuse Treatment Program Organization, Roles and Responsibilities
64C-9.003: Eligibility Criteria
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed amendments to Children’s Medical Services Rules 64C-8.001-.004, F.A.C., update and reflect the standards for Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Amendments provide new and updated definitions; revised criteria for a Program Coordinator and counseling staff; updates eligibility criteria and services; and clarifies waiver procedures.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 39.3031 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 39.305 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Janet Evans, janet_evans@doh.state.fl.us

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.