29888045, 63E-7.100 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 29888045

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

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.

SUBJECT:

The amendments update provisions to align 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 various 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:

8/25/2025 Vol. 51/165

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

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

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=63E-7.100&PDate=8/25/2025&Section=1

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