406 1st Notice 2007 - Illinois



1) Heading of the Part: Licensing Enforcement

2) Code Citation: 89 III. Adm. Code 383

3) Section Numbers: Proposed Actions:

383.15 Amendment

383.25 Amendment

383.30 Amendment

383.35 Amendment

383.40 Amendment

383.45 Amendment

383.50 Amendment

383.55 Amendment

383.60 Amendment

383.65 Amendment

383.70 Amendment

383.75 Amendment

383.80 Amendment

383.85 Amendment

383.90 Amendment

383.100 Amendment

383.110 Amendment

383.120 Amendment

383.125 Amendment

383.130 Amendment

383.135 Amendment

383.140 Amendment

383.150 Amendment

383.Appendix A Amendment

4) Statutory Authority: Child Care Act of 1969 [225 ILCS 10] and the Children and Family Services Act [20 ILCS 505].

5) A Complete Description of the Subjects and Issues Involved: The Department is amending the title of the Part to - Licensing Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement to more clearly reflect the role of the Licensing Representative as someone who assists facilities in meeting the licensing standards, rather than strictly enforcing the rules in a punitive manner. These revisions clarify the role of the Licensing Representative,

Licensing Supervisor. The licensing enforcement process is more clearly delineated and consistency in terminology through the Rule had been updated.

Proposed amendments reflect a complete review of Rule in regard to current practice among all user groups including Department, POS Agencies, Licensing Administration and Administrative Hearings Unit.

6) Published studies and reports, and sources of underlying data used to compose this rulemaking: None

7) Will this proposed rulemaking replace an emergency rule currently in effect? No

8) Does this proposed rulemaking contain an automatic repeal date? No

9) Does this proposed rulemaking contain incorporations by reference? No

10) Are there any other amendments pending on this Part? NO

11) Statement of Statewide Policy Objectives: This rulemaking does not create or expand the state mandate as defined in Section 3(b) of the State Mandates Act [30 ILCS 805/3(b)].

12) Time, Place, and Manner in which interested persons may comment on this proposed rulemaking:

Comments on this proposed rulemaking may be submitted in writing for a period of 45 days following publication of this notice. Comments should be submitted to:

Jeff Osowski

Office of Child and Family Policy

Department of Children and Family Services

406 E. Monroe, Station #65

Springfield, Illinois 62701-1498

(217) 524-1983

(217) 524-3715 (TDD)

(217)557-0692 (FAX)

CFPolicy@idcfs.state.il.us

The Department will consider fully all written comments on this proposed rulemaking submitted during the 45-day comment period. Comments submitted by small businesses should be identified as such.

13) Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:

A) Types of small businesses affected: This rulemaking is utilized in compliance monitoring and enforcement by DCFS and POS Licensing Staff. This rulemaking affects all child care facilities licensed by the Department.

B) Reporting, bookkeeping or other procedures required for compliance: The ability to retain records of compliance or non-compliance. Department and POS Licensing Staff must adhere to all monitoring requirements, documentation and communication with Licensees and Licensing Administrative Staff.

C) Types of professional skills necessary for compliance: The ability to understand and comply with Licensing regulations, produce and manage documentation pertaining to the monitoring of licensed and permit child care facilities.

14) Regulatory Agenda on which this rulemaking was summarized: The rulemaking was not included on either of the 2 most recent regulatory agendas because the need for the rulemaking was not anticipated.

The full text of the Proposed Amendments begins on the next page.

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