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Notice: 13476033

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

SERVICES TO YOUNG ADULTS FORMERLY IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT

Overview

RULE:

65C-31.001	Definitions (Repealed)
65C-31.002	Case Management for Young Adults Formerly in Foster Care (Repealed)
65C-31.003	Aftercare Support Services for Young Adults Formerly in Foster Care (Repealed)
65C-31.004	Road to Independence Scholarship (Repealed)
65C-31.005	Transitional Support Services for Young Adults Formerly in Foster Care (Repealed)
65C-31.006	Young Adult Services Documentation Requirements (Repealed)
65C-31.007	High School Needs Assessment (Repealed)
65C-31.008	Post Secondary Needs Assessment (Repealed)
65C-31.009	Independent Living Benefits Due Process Notification (Repealed)
65C-31.010	Jurisdictional and Service Requirements for Young Adults Formerly in the Custody of the Department (Repealed)
65C-31.011	Independent Living Program Budget Management (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule development is to conform to new provisions of Section 409.1451, Florida Statutes, which was amended during the 2013 Legislative Session. The effect will be to rename this chapter; a significant modification to the existing Road to Independence Program, to be called “Post-Secondary Education Services and Support for Young Adults Formerly in Licensed Foster Care”; modification to Aftercare Services; and the repeal of the Transitional Support Services Program.  All existing language in this rule will be repealed. The Department intends to rename the chapter to "Road-to-Independence Program."

SUBJECT:

Amendments to this chapter specifically address the new provisions for entry into the Road to Independence Program, the benefits to be provided to recipients, the amount and method of payment of financial assistance, discharge from the program and an appeal procedure for program applicants and recipients.  Amendments will also specifically address the provisions for application for, and receipt of, Aftercare Services, including an appeal procedure for program applicants and recipients.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

409.1451(10) FS

LAW:

409.1451, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/6/2013 Vol. 39/174

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

409.1451(10) FS, 409.1451, 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://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=65C-31.001&PDate=9/6/2013&Section=1

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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