in-20251001-IR-470250468INA: EMERGENCY OR TEMPORARY CLOSURE ORDER
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The Division of Family Resources (DFR) is soliciting public comment on rules to be temporarily added to the list of conditions that may subject a child care facility to an emergency or a temporary closure order. DFR seeks comment on the affected citations listed and any other provisions of 470 IAC 3 that may be affected by this rulemaking. DFR is amending rules to ensure the safety of children in the care of a child care provider. The proposed interim rule will address safety conditions for licensed child care centers and homes, and registered child care ministries. DFR has determined that the updated requirements are justified. DFR is soliciting public comment for this rule. Comments may be submitted in one of the following ways: All comments must be postmarked or time stamped not later than October 31, 2025. The rule, Regulatory Analysis, appendices referenced in the Regulatory Analysis and Statement Justifying Requirement or Cost, and materials incorporated by reference (if applicable) are on file at the Division of Family Resources, 402 West Washington Street, Room W451, Indianapolis, Indiana and are available for public inspection. Copies of the rule, Regulatory Analysis, and appendices referenced in the Regulatory Analysis and Statement Justifying Requirement or Cost are available at the Division of Family Resources office. (b) The following are the list of conditions that pose an immediate threat to the life or well-being of a child in the care of a child care...
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TITLE 470 DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES Notice of Public Comment Period for Interim Rule LSA Document #25-468 EMERGENCY OR TEMPORARY CLOSURE ORDER PURPOSE OF NOTICE The Division of Family Resources (DFR) is soliciting public comment on rules to be temporarily added to the list of conditions that may subject a child care facility to an emergency or a temporary closure order. DFR seeks comment on the affected citations listed and any other provisions of 470 IAC 3 that may be affected by this rulemaking. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS Governor's Approval: 20251001-IR-470250468GAA Regulatory Analysis: 20251001-IR-470250468RAA CITATIONS AFFECTED: 470 IAC 3-4.8-1 AUTHORITY: IC 12-13-5-3; IC 12-17.2-4-18.7; IC 12-17.2-5-18.7; IC 12-17.2-6-20 OVERVIEW Basic Purpose and Background DFR is amending rules to ensure the safety of children in the care of a child care provider. The proposed interim rule will address safety conditions for licensed child care centers and homes, and registered child care ministries. Statement Justifying Requirement or Cost DFR has determined that the updated requirements are justified. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT DFR is soliciting public comment for this rule. Comments may be submitted in one of the following ways: COMMENT PERIOD DEADLINE All comments must be postmarked or time stamped not later than October 31, 2025. The rule, Regulatory Analysis, appendices referenced in the Regulatory Analysis and Statement Justifying Requirement or Cost, and materials incorporated by reference (if applicable) are on file at the Division of Family Resources, 402 West Washington Street, Room W451, Indianapolis, Indiana and are available for public inspection. Copies of the rule, Regulatory Analysis, and appendices referenced in the Regulatory Analysis and Statement Justifying Requirement or Cost are available at the Division of Family Resources office. PROPOSED INTERIM RULE SECTION 1. (a) This SECTION supersedes 470 IAC 3-4.8-1. (b) The following are the list of conditions that pose an immediate threat to the life or well-being of a child in the care of a child care provider that may subject a child care center, child care home, or child care ministry to an emergency or a temporary closure order: (c) If an employee or agent of the division determines a violation in subsection (b) exists, the division shall: LSA Document #25-468 Approved by Governor: September 11, 2025 Documents Incorporated by Reference: None Received by Publisher
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