DAR File No. 39647

Workforce Services, Employment Development

Rule R986-700

Child Care Assistance

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 39647
Filed: 09/03/2015 05:36:17 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:

Section 35A-1-303 gives the Department authority to adopt rules governing adjudicative procedures. Section 35A-1-104 authorizes the Department to adopt rules. Section 35A-3-103 directs the Department to administer public assistance programs assigned to the Department. Section 35A-3-310 direct the Department to administer the child care program. Section 35A-3-310.5 directs the Department to perform criminal background checks on providers.

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

No comments have been received in the last five years.

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

The rules is necessary to establish eligibility standards for both parents and providers. It is also necessary to explain the payment methods and the consequences for failure to follow program standards. The rule also explains how to obtain a criminal background check and which offenses will be disqualifying. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

Workforce Services
Employment Development
140 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2333

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Suzan Pixton at the above address, by phone at 801-526-9645, by FAX at 801-526-9211, or by Internet E-mail at spixton@utah.gov

Effective:

09/03/2015

Authorized by:

Jon Pierpont, Executive Director