COMMENT DUE DATE:
February 14, 2019
DATE:
January 15, 2019
Shirley Russell, Child Welfare Services 405-521-2881
Dena Thayer, Programs Administrator 405-521-4326
Nancy Kelly, Policy Specialist 405-522-6703
RE:
APA WF 19-75
The proposed policy is Permanent . This proposal is subject to Administrative Procedures Act
It is important that you provide your comments regarding the draft copy of policy by the comment due date.Comments are directed to STO.LegalServices.Policy@okdhs.org.The proposed policy is permanent.
A public hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 26, 2019, at DHS, Sequoyah Memorial Office Building, 2400 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105, Room C-48.Anyone who wants to speak must sign in at the door by 10:05 a.m.
SUBJECT:CHAPTER 75. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Subchapter 1. General Provisions of Child Welfare Services
Part 1. Scope and Applicability
340:75-1-16.1 [AMENDED]
Subchapter 3. Child Protective Services
Part 1. Purpose, Definitions, andChild Abuse and Neglect Hotline Protocol
340:75-3-140 [AMENDED]
Part 4. Specialized Investigative Protocols, Child Death or Near-Death Reporting Protocols
340:75-3-410 [AMENDED]
340:75-3-460 [AMENDED]
Part 5. Investigative Findings and Appeals
340:75-3-530 [AMENDED]
Subchapter 6. Permanency Planning
Part 5. Permanency Planning Services
340:75-6-31 through 340:75-6-31.1 [AMENDED]
Part 8. Child Welfare Specialist Role
340:75-6-50 [AMENDED]
Part 11. Permanency Planning and Placement Services
OAC 340:75-6-88 [REVOKED]
Subchapter 7. Foster Home Care
Part 2. Development of Resource Families
340:75-7-15 [AMENDED]
Part 4. Roles and Responsibilities
OAC 340:75-7-37 [AMENDED]
Part 8. Resource Home Continuous Quality Assessment
340:75-7-94 [AMENDED]
Subchapter 8. Therapeutic Foster Care and Developmental Disabilities Services
Part 1. Therapeutic Foster Care
340:75-8-6 [AMENDED]
340:75-8-12 [AMENDED]
Subchapter 11. Child Welfare Community-Based Residential Care
Part 17. Contracted Community-Based Residential Care Providers
340:75-11-240 [AMENDED]
Subchapter 12. OKDHS Operated Group Homes [REVOKED]
340:75-12-1 through 340:75-12-16 [REVOKED]
Subchapter 13. Other Child Welfare Services and Medical Services for Children in Out-of-Home Care
Part 7. Medical Services
OAC 340:75-13-61 [AMENDED]
Subchapter 14. Well-Being [NEW]
OAC 340:75-14-1 [NEW]
OAC 340:75-14-3 [NEW]
Subchapter 15. Adoptions
Part 10. Family Assessment and Preparation Process
OAC 340:75-15-84.1 [AMENDED]
OAC 340:75-15-89 [AMENDED]
(Reference WF 19-75)
SUMMARY:
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 1 amend the rules to include foster parent notification rights.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 3 amend child protective services rules to:(1) delete redundant language and a reference to an internal committee no longer in operation; and (2) revise policy to permit charging a fee for a child abuse and neglect information system (CANIS) search on prospective guardianships for children not in Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) custody, per Senate Bill (SB) 1135 (2018).
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 6 amend child permanency planning rules to:(1) clarify permanency plan preferences; (2) revise policy on family team meeting; (3) update education guidance following passage of the federal Every Students Succeeds Act, Section 6312 of Title 20 of the United States Code (20 U.S.C. § 6312); and (4) move the medical services for a child section to a subchapter created for children's well-being.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 7 amend foster care rules to: (1) reference medical services for a child by the new administrative code number; (2) make changes to resource provider annual reviews; and (3) update military service personnel background information search requirements.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 8 amend therapeutic foster care rules to reference medical services for a child by the new administrative code number.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 11 amend community-based residential care rules to reference medical services for a child by the new administrative code number.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 12 revoke the subchapter on Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS)-operated group homes that DHS no longer operates.
The proposed amendment to Chapter 75 Subchapter 13 amends the rule to reference medical services for a child by the new administrative code number.
The proposed creation of Chapter 75 Subchapter 14 establishes guidance on caring for the well-being of a child in DHS custody.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 15 amend adoption rules to update military service personnel background information search requirements and revise the frequency of updating resource family assessments.
PERMANENT APPROVAL:Permanent rulemaking is requested.
LEGAL AUTHORITY:Director of Human Services; Section 162 of Title 56 of the Oklahoma Statutes (56 O.S. § 162).
Chapter 75 Subchapter 1:10A O.S. §§ 1-4-807 and 1-9-119.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 3:10A O.S. §§ 1-1-105, 1-2-102, 1-2-109, 1-4-102, 1-4-203, 1-4-205, and 1-6-105; 21 O.S. § 748.2; 22 O.S. §§20 and 60.14; and 30 O.S. § 2-101.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 6:10A O.S. §§ 1-1-102, 1-4-704, 1-4-706, 1-4-707, 1-4-709, 1-4-809, 1-4-811, 1-6-101, 1-7-103, and 1-7-105; Oklahoma School Code Title 70 O.S.; Education of All Handicapped Children Act; 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400-1461; and 20 U.S.C. § 6312.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 7:10A O.S. §§ 1-7-111, 1-7-115, 1-9-106, 1-9-118, and 1-9-119; 21 O.S. § 692; 57 O.S. § 582; and 18 U.S. § 16.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 8:10A O.S. §§ 1-2-101, 1-3-102, 1-6-102, 1-7-105, and 1-9-119.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 11:10A O.S. §§ 1-2-101, 1-3-102, 1-6-107, and 1-7-105; and 70 O.S. § 1-113.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 12:10 O.S. §§ 7003-7.1, 7004-1.1A, and 7004-3.3.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 13:10A O.S. § 1-7-103.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 14:10A O.S. §§ 1-1-105, 1-3-102, 1-7-103, and 1-9-107.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 15:10 O.S. § 7505.5.3 and 7505-6.3; 10A O.S. § 1-7-111; and 57 O.S. § 582.
Rule Impact Statement
To:Programs administrator
Legal Services - Policy
From:Millie Carpenter,Interim Director
Child Welfare Services (CWS)
Date:December 14, 2018
Re:CHAPTER 75. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Subchapter 1. General Provisions of Child Welfare Services
Part 1. Scope and Applicability
340:75-1-16.1 [AMENDED]
Subchapter 3. Child Protective Services
Part 1. Purpose, Definitions, and Hotline
340:75-3-140 [AMENDED]
Part 4. Specialized Investigative Protocols, Child Death or Near-Death Reporting Protocols
340:75-3-410 [AMENDED]
340:75-3-460 [AMENDED]
Part 5. Investigative Findings and Appeals
340:75-3-530 [AMENDED]
Subchapter 6. Permanency Planning
Part 5. Permanency Planning Services
340:75-6-31 through 340:75-6-31.1 [AMENDED]
Part 8. Child Welfare Specialist Role
340:75-6-50 [AMENDED]
Part 11. Permanency Planning and Placement Services
OAC 340:75-6-88 [REVOKED]
Subchapter 7. Foster Home Care
Part 2. Development of Resource Families
340:75-7-15 [AMENDED]
Part 4. Roles and Responsibilities
OAC 340:75-7-37 [AMENDED]
Part 8. Resource Home Continuous Quality Assessment
340:75-7-94 [AMENDED]
Subchapter 8. Therapeutic Foster Care and Developmental Disabilities Services
Part 1. Therapeutic Foster Care
340:75-8-6 [AMENDED]
340:75-8-12 [AMENDED]
Subchapter 11. Child Welfare Community-Based Residential Care
Part 17. Contracted Community-Based Residential Care Providers
340:75-11-240 [AMENDED]
Subchapter 12. OKDHS Operated Group Homes [REVOKED]
340:75-12-1 through 340:75-12-16 [REVOKED]
Subchapter 13. Other Child Welfare Services and Medical Services for Children in Out-of-Home Care
Part 7. Medical Services
OAC 340:75-13-61 [AMENDED]
Subchapter 14. Well-Being [NEW]
OAC 340:75-14-1 [NEW]
OAC 340:75-14-3 [NEW]
Subchapter 15. Adoptions
Part 10. Family Assessment and Preparation Process
OAC 340:75-15-84.1 [AMENDED]
OAC 340:75-15-89 [AMENDED]
(Reference WF 19-75)
Contact:Shirley Russell, Policy Programs Administrator, 405-521-2881
A.Brief description of the purpose of the proposed rule:
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 1 amend the rules to include foster parent notification rights.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 3 amend child protective services rules to:(1) delete redundant language and a reference to an internal committee no longer in operation; and (2) revise policy to permit charging a fee for a child abuse and neglect information system (CANIS) search on prospective guardianships for children not in Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) custody, per Senate Bill (SB) 1135 (2018).
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 6 amend child permanency planning rules to:(1) clarify permanency plan preferences; (2) revise policy on family team meeting; (3) update education guidance following passage of the federal Every Students Succeeds Act, Section 6312 of Title 20 of the United States Code (20 U.S.C. § 6312); and (4) move the medical services for a child section to a subchapter created for children's well-being.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 7 amend foster care rules to: (1) reference medical services for a child by the new administrative code number; (2) make changes to resource provider annual reviews; and (3) update military service personnel background information search requirements.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 8 amend therapeutic foster care rules to reference medical servicesfor a child by the new administrative code number.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 11 amend community-based residential care rules to reference medical services for a child by the new administrative code number.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 12 revoke the subchapter on Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS)-operated group homes that DHS no longer operates.
The proposed amendment to Chapter 75 Subchapter 13 amends the rule to reference medical services for a child by the new administrative code number.
The proposed creation of Chapter 75 Subchapter 14 establishes guidance on caring for the well-being of a child in DHS custody.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 15 amend adoption rules to update military service personnel background information search requirements and revise the frequency of updating resource family assessments.
Strategic Plan Impact.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 1 achieve DHS goals by simplifying the rule's structure, which benefits placement providers, parents, children, and staff.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 3 achieve DHS goals by clarifying guidance on investigating child abuse and neglect with specialized protocols to benefit children, parents, and staff.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 6 achieve DHS goals by providing clarity on permanency preferences, family meetings (previously family team meetings), and a child's access to education for parents, placement providers, and staff working toward reunification, permanency, and improving child safety.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 7 achieve DHS goals by ensuring consistency when referencing medical services and assessing background information for military service personnel to benefit children, placement providers, and staff.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 8 achieve DHS goals by ensuring consistency when referencing medical services to benefit children, TFC providers, and staff.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 11 achieve DHS goals by ensuring consistency when referencing medical services to benefit children, placement providers, and staff
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 12 achieve DHS goals by simplifying rule structure by revoking rules for an obsolete program.
The proposed amendment to Chapter 75 Subchapter 13 achieves DHS goals by ensuring consistency when referencing medical services to benefit children, parents, placement providers, and staff.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 14 achieve DHS goals by creating a subchapter and rules on well-being to benefit children, parents, placement providers, and staff.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 75 Subchapter 15 achieve DHS goals by ensuring consistency when assessing background information for military service personnel to benefit children, placement providers, and staff.
Substantive changes.
Subchapter 1. General Provisions of Child Welfare Services
Part 1. Scope and Applicability
Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340:75-1-16.1 is amended to include foster parent right for court hearing notifications.
Subchapter 3. Child Protective Services
Part 1. Purpose, Definitions, and Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline Protocol
OAC 340:75-3-140 is amended to allow DHS to charge a search fee not to exceed $35.00 of CANIS records for an individual pursuing guardianship of a child not in DHS custody and other adult household members.
Part 4. Specialized Investigative Protocols, Child Death or Near-Death Reporting Protocols
OAC 340:75-3-410 is amended to correct a reference to trial-adoptive home investigation.
OAC 340:75-3-460 is amended to remove a reference to the obsolete Critical Incidents Review Committee.
Part 5. Investigative Findings and Appeals
OAC 340:75-3-530 is amended to clarify responsibility for notifying district attorney when an investigative finding is reversed upon appeal.
Subchapter 6. Permanency Planning Services
Part 5. Permanency Planning Services
OAC 340:75-6-31 is amended to clarify permanency considerations when establishing or changing a child's case plan goal.
OAC 340:75-6-31.1 is amended to change family team meeting to family meeting.
Part 8. Child Welfare Specialist Role
OAC 340:75-6-50 is amended to address new federal education requirements for foster children.
Part 11. Permanency Planning and Placement Services
OAC 340:75-6-88 is revoked to move the language to OAC 340:75-14-3 because provision of medical services is an integral part of supporting a child's well-being.
Subchapter 7. Foster Home Care
Part 2. Development of Resource Families
OAC 340:75-7-15 is amended to update the background information search process for military service personnel applying to be resource providers.
Part 4. Roles and Responsibilities
OAC 340:75-7-37 is amended to reference OAC 340:75-14-3 because the section replaces OAC 340: 75-6-88 on medical services for children in DHS custody.
Part 8. Resource Home Continuous Quality Assessment
OAC 340:75-7-94 is amended to reflect needed changes to the resource provider annual reviews and reassessments.
Subchapter 8. Therapeutic Foster Care and Developmental Disabilities Services
Part 1. Therapeutic Foster Care
OAC 340:75-8-6 and OAC 340:75-8-12 are amended to referenceOAC 340:75-14-3 because the section replaces OAC 340: 75-6-88 on medical services for children in DHS custody.
Subchapter 11. Child Welfare Community-Based Residential Care
Part 17. Contracted Community-Based Residential Care Providers
OAC 340:75-11-240 is amended to reference OAC 340:75-14-3 because the section replaces OAC 340: 75-6-88 on medical services for children in DHS custody.
Subchapter 12. OKDHS Operated Group Homes
OAC 340:75-12-1 through OAC 340:75-12-16 are revoked because the program is obsolete.
Subchapter 13. Other Child Welfare Services and Medical Services for Children in Out-of-Home Care
Part 7. Medical Services
OAC 340:75-13-61 is amended to reference OAC 340:75-14-3 because the section replaces OAC 340: 75-6-88 on medical services for children in DHS custody.
Subchapter 14. Well-Being
OAC 340:75-14-1 is created to address provisions for well-being of children who are in DHS custody.
OAC 340:75-14-3 is created to address medical services provisions for children who are in DHS custody.
Subchapter 15. Adoptions
Part 10. Family Assessment and Preparation Process
OAC 340:75-15-84.1 is amended to update child welfare history searches and assessing military service personnel background information.
OAC 340:75-15-89 is amended to update the resource family assessment continual evaluation requirement.
Reasons.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 1:The proposed amendments simplify the rule's structure to make it easier for staff to find guidance on sending notifications to foster parents.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 3:The proposed amendments clarify existing rules on investigations with specialized protocols and the critical incident committee.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 6:The proposed amendments provide clear and concise rules for CWS staff working to improve permanency outcomes for children in DHS custody and update policy.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 7:The proposed amendments update rules on military service personnel background information search and reflect rule reference change.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 8:The proposed amendments update rules to reflect rule reference changes.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 11:The proposed amendment updates the rule to reflect a rule reference change.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 12:The proposed amendments eliminate an obsolete program.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 13:The proposed amendment updates the rule to reflect a rule reference change.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 14:The proposed amendments address the creation of a subchapter to guide staff when providing for a child's well-being.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 15:The proposed amendments update rules to reflect changes to simplify processing for adoptive resource applicants and annual assessments.
Repercussions.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 1:The proposed amendment simplifies the rule structure making it easier for staff to search and find guidance improving outcomes for children and families.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 3:The proposed amendments clarify existing rules on investigations with specialized protocols and the critical incident committee improving outcomes for children and families.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 6:The proposed amendments are designed to create updates in policy application improving permanency outcomes for children in DHS custody.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 7:The proposed amendments provide uniformity in policy application improving outcomes for children in DHS custody.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 8:The proposed amendments provide uniformity in policy application improving outcomes for children in DHS custody.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 11:The proposed amendments are designed to create uniformity in policy application improving outcomes for children in DHS custody.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 12:The proposed amendments provide uniformity in policy application by removing unused rules reducing search time by staff.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 13:The proposed amendment provides uniformity in policy application improving outcomes for children in DHS custody.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 14:The proposed amendments provide guidance on the practice and caring for a child's well-being under a standalone subchapter.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 15:The proposed amendments provide uniformity in policy application improving outcomes for children in DHS custody.
Legal authority.Director of Human Services; Section 162 of Title 56 of the Oklahoma Statutes (56 O.S. § 162).
Chapter 75 Subchapter 1:10A O.S. §§ 1-4-807 and 1-9-119.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 3:10A O.S. §§ 1-1-105, 1-2-102, 1-2-109, 1-4-102, 1-4-203, 1-4-205, and 1-6-105; 21 O.S. § 748.2; 22 O.S. §§20 and 60.14; and 30 O.S. § 2-101.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 6:10A O.S. §§ 1-1-102, 1-4-704, 1-4-706, 1-4-707, 1-4-709, 1-4-809, 1-4-811, 1-6-101, 1-7-103, and 1-7-105; Oklahoma School Code Title 70 O.S.; Education of All Handicapped Children Act; 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400-1461; and 20 U.S.C. § 6312.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 7:10A O.S. §§ 1-7-111, 1-7-115, 1-9-106, 1-9-118, and 1-9-119; 21 O.S. § 692; 57 O.S. § 582; and 18 U.S. § 16.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 8:10A O.S. §§ 1-2-101, 1-3-102, 1-6-102, 1-7-105, and 1-9-119.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 11:10A O.S. §§ 1-2-101, 1-3-102, 1-6-107, and 1-7-105; and 70 O.S. § 1-113.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 12:10 O.S. §§ 7003-7.1, 7004-1.1A, and 7004-3.3.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 13:10A O.S. § 1-7-103.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 14:10A O.S. §§ 1-1-105, 1-3-102, 1-7-103, and 1-9-107.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 15:10 O.S. § 7505.5.3 and 7505-6.3; 10A O.S. § 1-7-111; and 57 O.S. § 582.
Permanent rulemaking approval is requested.
B.A description of the classes of persons who most likely will be affected by the proposed rule, including classes that will bear the costs of the proposed rule, and any information on cost impacts received by the Agency from any private or public entities:
Chapter 75 Subchapter 1:The classes of persons most likely to be affected by the proposed amendments are CWS staff, children, and families.The affected classes bear no costs associated with the implementation of the rules.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 3:The classes of persons most likely to be affected by the proposed amendments are CWS staff, children, and families.The affected classes bear no costs associated with the implementation of the rules.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 6:The classes of persons most likely to be affected by the proposed amendments are CWS staff, foster parents, parents, group homes, and children involved in permanency cases.The affected classes bear no costs associated with the implementation of the rules.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 7:The classes of persons most likely to be affected by the proposed amendments are CWS staff and placement providers.The affected classes bear no costs associated with the implementation of the rules.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 8:The classes of persons most likely to be affected by the proposed amendments are CWS staff and TFC providers.The affected classes bear no costs associated with the implementation of the rules.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 11:The classes of persons most likely to be affected by the proposed amendments are placement providers and CWS staff.The affected classes bear no costs associated with implementation of the rule.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 12:The classes of persons most likely to be affected by the proposed amendments are placement providers and CWS staff.The affected classes bear no costs associated with implementation of the rule.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 13:The classes of persons most likely to be affected by the proposed amendments are children, parents, placement providers, and CWS staff.The affected classes bear no costs associated with implementation of the rule.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 14:The classes of persons most likely to be affected by the proposed amendments are CWS staff and children in DHS custody.The affected classes bear no costs associated with the implementation of the rules.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 15:The classes of persons most likely to be affected by the proposed amendments are CWS staff and adoptive homes.The affected classes bear no costs associated with the implementation of the rules.
C.A description of the classes of persons who will benefit from the proposed rule:
Chapter 75 Subchapter 1:The classes of persons who will benefit are CWS staff, children, and families.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 3:The classes of persons who will benefit are CWS staff, children, and families.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 6:The classes of persons who will benefit are CWS staff, foster parents, parents, group homes, and children involved in permanency cases.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 7:The classes of persons who will benefit are CWS staff, placement providers, and children in DHS custody.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 8:The classes of persons who will benefit are CWS staff, TFC providers, and children in DHS custody.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 11:The classes of persons who will benefit are CWS staff, placement providers, group homes, and children in DHS custody.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 12:The classes of persons who will benefit are CWS staff and children in DHS custody.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 13:The classes of persons who will benefit are CWS staff, foster parents, parents, and children in DHS custody.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 14:The classes of persons who will benefit are CWS staff and children in DHS custody.
Chapter 75 Subchapter 15:The classes of persons who will benefit are CWS staff, placement providers, and children in DHS custody.
D.A description of the probable economic impact of the proposed rule upon the affected classes of persons or political subdivisions, including a listing of all fee changes and, whenever possible, a separate justification for each fee change:The proposed amendments do not have an economic impact on the affected entities.Section 2-101 of Title 30 of the Oklahoma Statutes was amended during the 2018 Legislative session to require DHS provide to the court before appointment of a guardian, a child abuse and neglect information system (CANIS) background search of a prospective guardian and all other household members 18 years of age and older.The Statute allows DHS to charge a fee not to exceed $35.00 for the search. There is a fee change associated with the revised rules in OAC 340:75-3-140 related to this Statute change; however, DHS does not plan to implement the fee unless providing CANIS background searches without charge becomes cost prohibitive.
E.The probable costs and benefits to the Agency and to any other agency of the implementation and enforcement of the proposed rule, the source of revenue to be used for implementation and enforcement of the proposed rule and any anticipated effect on state revenues, including a projected net loss or gain in such revenues if it can be projected by the Agency: DHS includes the cost of printing and distributing the rules, which is estimated to be less than $20. The proposed amendments will result in enhanced delivery of services to positively impact placement providers, families, and DHS staff.
F.A determination whether implementation of the proposed rule will have an impact on any political subdivisions or require their cooperation in implementing or enforcing the rule:The proposed amendments do not have an economic impact on any political subdivision, nor will the cooperation of any political subdivisions be required in implementation or enforcement of the rules.
G.A determination whether implementation of the proposed rule will have an adverse economic effect on small business as provided by the Oklahoma Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act: There are no anticipated adverse effects on small business as provided by the Oklahoma Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act.
H.An explanation of the measures the Agency has taken to minimize compliance costs and a determination whether there are less costly or nonregulatory methods or less intrusive methods for achieving the purpose of the proposed rule:Less costly, non-regulatory, or less intrusive methods are not available for achieving the purpose of the proposed amendments.
I.A determination of the effect of the proposed rule on the public health, safety, and environment and, if the proposed rule is designed to reduce significant risks to the public health, safety, and environment, an explanation of the nature of the risk and to what extent the proposed rule will reduce the risk:Implementation of the proposed amendments clarifies and updates rules that facilitate quicker, more efficient service delivery to children and families and may reduce risks to children's health, safety, and environment.
J.A determination of any detrimental effect on the public health, safety, and environment if the proposed rule is not implemented:If the proposed amendments are not implemented, processes may not be followed as intended, delaying services to persons in need and placing children at risk.
K.The date the rule impact statement was prepared and, if modified, the date modified:Prepared May 31, 2018; modified July 16, 2018; modified December 14, 2018.
