21178803, 65C-13.025 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 21178803

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

FOSTER CARE LICENSING

Overview

RULE:

65C-13.025

Initial Licensing and Unified Home Study (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-13.025, F.A.C., to align the information required in the initial licensing unified home study for prospective foster parents with the requirements for adoption applicants.

SUMMARY:

The changes will accomplish the following: (1) The “Authorization for Release of Health and Medical Information” form will be removed; and (2) Prospective foster parents will be required to provide health and mental health records only when a condition is disclosed that would jeopardize a child placed in the home.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

409.145(5), 409.175(5)(a), 435.01(2), F.S.

LAW:

409.145(2), 409.175(5)(a), (f), (6)(a), (b), 435.04, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/20/2018 Vol. 44/226

COMMENTS:

From 11/20/2018 To 12/11/2018 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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