DAR File No. 38095
This rule was published in the November 15, 2013, issue (Vol. 2013, No. 22) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Human Services, Services for People with Disabilities
Rule R539-11
Family Preservation Pilot Program
Notice of Proposed Rule
(Repeal)
DAR File No.: 38095
Filed: 11/01/2013 03:50:18 PM
RULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
This rule no longer has relevance, as the Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) is no longer running a "Family Preservation Pilot Program", but instead has been authorized by new legislation to provide "family skill building and preservation classes" on an ongoing basis, which will be governed by recently proposed new Rule R539-10. (DAR NOTE: The proposed new Rule R539-10 is under DAR No. 38094 in this issue, November 15, 2013, of the Bulletin.)
Summary of the rule or change:
This rule is repealed in its entirety because it is obsolete.
State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Subsection 62A-5-102(7)
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
There are no anticipated cost or savings to state budget because the program no longer exists.
local governments:
There are no anticipated cost or savings to local government because the program no longer exists.
small businesses:
There are no anticipated cost or savings to small businesses because the program no longer exists.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
There are no anticipated cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities because the program no longer exists.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
There is no compliance cost for persons affected by this rule repeal because the program no longer exists.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
There will be no fiscal impact associated with this rule.
Palmer DePaulis, Executive Director
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:
Human ServicesServices for People with Disabilities
195 N 1950 W 3RD FLR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Julene Jones at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4521, by FAX at 801-538-3942, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]
- Nathan Wolfley at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4154, by FAX at 801-538-4279, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]
Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:
12/16/2013
This rule may become effective on:
12/23/2013
Authorized by:
Paul Smith, Director
RULE TEXT
R539. Human Services, Services for People with Disabilities.
[R539-11. Family Preservation Pilot Program.
R539-11-1. Purpose and Authority.
(1) The purpose of this rule is to provide:
(a) procedures and standards for the determination of
eligibility for the Division's pilot program to provide
Family Preservation Services for Persons on the Division's
Waiting List as specified in R539-2-4.
(2) This rule is authorized by Section
62A-5-103.2
R539-11-2. Definitions.
Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 62A-5-101,
and
"Person": Individual who meets eligibility
requirements in Rule R539-1.
"Active Status": Has a current Needs Assessment
Score on Division wait list.
"Participate fully": Follow through with
assignments and accept guidance and clinical judgment regarding
treatment issues of Professional and clinical team. Also to
complete Self Inventory Assessments.
"Time-limited": Workshops run for six weeks.
Follow up services will not exceed six weeks following the end of
the workshops. Total time of participation for any one family is
three months.
R539-11-3. Person's Eligibility.
(1) A person who meets the eligibility requirements
listed in Section 62A-5-103.2 may participate in the Family
Preservation Pilot Program provided that:
the person agrees to enter services under the conditions
listed in Section 62A-5-103.2,
the person agrees to use an approved provider.
The person is currently in active status on the Division
wait list.
R539-11-4. Family's Eligibility.
(1) A family who has a person who meets the eligibility
requirements listed in Rule R539-1 living in their home, may
participate in the Family Preservation Pilot Program
provided:
The family agrees to have their wait list needs
assessment re-evaluated approximately six months after completing
participation in pilot program.
The family agrees to sign a participation agreement
agreeing to participate fully in pilot program.
The family agrees to time-limited services.
The family agrees to access services that can be
purchased from providers, through Division contracted
providers.
R539-11-5. Priority.
People will be served in the order in which they apply to
participate in the pilot program in the respective geographical
area in which they live and as space becomes available in
workshops.
R539-11-6. Service Brokering.
(1) Persons eligible for the Supported Employment Pilot
Program may also use Service Brokering services.
KEY: disabilities
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: November
14, 2007
Notice of Continuation: November 5, 2012
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law:
62A-5-103.2]
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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Julene Jones at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4521, by FAX at 801-538-3942, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]; Nathan Wolfley at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4154, by FAX at 801-538-4279, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected].