21736650, 65C-30.015 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 21736650

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

General Child Welfare Provisions

Overview

RULE:

65C-30.015

New Reports Received, Removal, and Placement of Children

PURPOSE:

The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-30.015, New Reports Received, Removal and Placement of Children, to address the needs of minor parents in care.

SUMMARY:

The amendments accomplish the following: (1) Requires notification to Children’s Legal Services when new reports of abuse, neglect, or abandonment are received on active cases; (2) Changes terminology from “mother” to “parent”; and (3) Requires a staffing to re-assess child safety, permanency, or well-being needs prior to investigative closure.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

39.012, 39.0121(2), F.S.

LAW:

39.401, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/15/2019 Vol. 45/73

COMMENTS:

From 4/15/2019 To 5/6/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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