Health, Family Health and Preparedness, Child Care Licensing

Rule R430-6

Background Screening

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36623
Filed: 08/03/2012 02:23:04 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 26-39-104(1)(a) allows the Department of Health to "make and enforce rules to implement this chapter and, as necessary to protect children's common needs for a safe and healthy environment...."

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

There was one comment received during the public comment period for the rule changes that went into effect on 07/01/2012. The following comment was received: in Subsection R430-6-3(3), there was a recommendation to change the time period for submitting background screening documents from 5 to 10 days. The advisory committee recommended not changing the proposed rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The continuation of this rule is necessary in order for the Department of Health to continue to fulfill its statutory responsibility to regulate child care programs in order to protect the health and safety of the children in these programs.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Simon Bolivar at the above address, by phone at 801-584-8223, by FAX at 801-584-8467, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

Effective:

08/03/2012