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FL Stat § 402.403 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.403 - Child Protection and Child Welfare Personnel Tuition Exemption Program.

402.403 Child Protection and Child Welfare Personnel Tuition Exemption Program.—(1) There is established within the department the Child Protection and Child Welfare Personnel Tuition Exemption Program for the purpose of recruiting and retaining high-performing individuals who are employed as child protection and child welfare personnel. For purposes of this section, “child protection and child welfare personnel” includes child protective investigators and child protective investigation supervisors employed by the department and case managers and case manager supervisors employed by a community-based care lead agency or a subcontractor of a community-based care lead agency who do not possess a master’s degree in social work.(2) Child protection and child welfare personnel who meet the requirements specified in subsection (3) are exempt from the payment of tuition and fees at a state university.(3) The department may approve child protection and child welfare personnel for the tuition and fee exemption if such personnel:(a) Are employed as child protection and child welfare personnel and are determined by their employers to perform at a high level as established by their personnel evaluations; and(b) Are accepted in a graduate-level social work program or a certificate program related to child welfare which is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.(4) Child protection and child welfare personnel who meet the requirements specified in subsection (3) may enroll for up to 6 credit hours of courses per term.(5) Child protection and child welfare personnel who are accepted into a graduate-level social work program or a certificate program related to child welfare which is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education shall take courses associated with the degree or certificate program online if such courses are offered online.(6) All child protection and child welfare personnel who participate in the tuition exemption program established under this section must remain employed by the department, a state agency, or a contracted provider for 5 years after completion of a graduate level social work program. If employment ends before the 5-year period, the benefit shall be repaid according to a pro rata calculation based on the number of years of service.History.—s. 24, ch. 2014-224.
FL Stat § 402.404 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.404 - Child Protection and Child Welfare Personnel Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

402.404 Child Protection and Child Welfare Personnel Student Loan Forgiveness Program.—(1) There is established within the department the Child Protection and Child Welfare Personnel Student Loan Forgiveness Program. The purpose of the program is to increase employment and retention of high-performing individuals who have either a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in social work and work in child protection or child welfare for the department, a community-based care lead agency, or a community-based care subcontractor by making payments toward loans received by students from federal or state programs or commercial lending institutions for the support of prior postsecondary study in accredited social work programs.(2) To be eligible for the program, a candidate must:(a) Be employed by the department as a child protective investigator or a child protective investigation supervisor or be employed by a community-based care lead agency or subcontractor as a case manager or case manager supervisor;(b) Be determined by the department or his or her employer to have a high level of performance based on his or her personal evaluation; and(c) Have graduated from an accredited social work program with either a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in social work.(3) Only loans to pay the costs of tuition, books, fees, and living expenses shall be covered.(4) The department or lead agency may make loan payments of up to $3,000 each year for up to 4 years on behalf of selected graduates of an accredited social work program from the funds appropriated for this purpose. All payments are contingent upon continued proof of employment and shall be made directly to the holder of the loan.(5) A student who receives a tuition exemption pursuant to s. 402.403 is not eligible to participate in the Child Protection and Child Welfare Personnel Student Loan Forgiveness Program.(6) All child protection and child welfare personnel who participate in the student loan forgiveness program established under this section must remain employed by the department, a state agency, or a contracted provider for 5 years after completion of a graduate level social work program. If employment ends before the 5-year period, the benefit shall be repaid according to a pro rata calculation based on the number of years of service.(7) The department shall prioritize funds appropriated for this purpose to regions with high-average caseloads and low workforce-retention rates.History.—s. 25, ch. 2014-224.
FL Stat § 402.41 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.41 - Educational Materials and Training Concerning HIV Infections and Aids.

402.41 Educational materials and training concerning HIV infections and AIDS.—The Department of Health shall develop educational materials and training about the transmission, control, and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus infections and acquired immune deficiency syndrome and other communicable diseases relevant for use in those facilities licensed under the provisions of this chapter.History.—s. 9, ch. 88-380; s. 50, ch. 97-237.
FL Stat § 402.47 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.47 - Foster Grandparent and Retired Senior Volunteer Services to High-Risk and Handicapped Children.

402.47 Foster grandparent and retired senior volunteer services to high-risk and handicapped children.—(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Foster grandparent” means an individual who volunteers to provide support services to high-risk and handicapped children.(b) “Foster grandparent program” means a program established under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, Pub. L. No. 93-113, to provide opportunities for low-income persons 60 years of age and older to give support services to high-risk and handicapped children.(c) “Retired senior volunteer” means an individual who volunteers to provide services under the retired senior volunteer program.(d) “Retired senior volunteer program” means a program established under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, Pub. L. No. 93-113, for the purpose of providing volunteer opportunities for any person 60 years of age or older who wants to use his or her experience and talents in useful service to others in the community.(2) The Department of Children and Families shall:(a) Establish a program to provide foster grandparent and retired senior volunteer services to high-risk and handicapped children. Foster grandparent services and retired senior volunteer services to high-risk and handicapped children shall be under the supervision of the department, in coordination with intraagency and interagency programs and agreements as provided for in s. 411.203.(b) In authorized districts, contract with foster grandparent programs and retired senior volunteer programs for services to high-risk and handicapped children, utilizing funds appropriated for handicap prevention.(c) Develop guidelines for the provision of foster grandparent services and retired senior volunteer services to high-risk and handicapped children, and monitor and evaluate the implementation of the program.(d) Coordinate with the Federal Action State Office regarding the development of criteria for program elements and funding.History.—s. 10, ch. 89-379; s. 9, ch. 91-158; s. 61, ch. 2000-139; s. 21, ch. 2000-337; s. 150, ch. 2014-19; s. 19, ch. 2015-4.
FL Stat § 402.49 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.49 - Mediation Process Established.

402.49 Mediation process established.—(1) The Department of Children and Families shall establish a mediation process for the purpose of resolving disputes that arise between the department and agencies that are operating under contracts with the department.(2)(a) The department shall appoint at least one mediation panel in each of the department’s service districts. Each panel shall have at least three and not more than five members and shall include a representative from the department, a representative of an agency that provides similar services to those provided by the agency that is a party to the dispute, and additional members who are mutually acceptable to the department and the agency that is a party to the dispute. Such additional members may include laypersons who are involved in advocacy organizations, members of boards of directors of agencies similar to the agency that is a party to the dispute, members of families of department clients, members of department planning councils in the area of services that are the subject of the dispute, and interested and informed members of the local community.(b) If the parties to the conflict agree, a mediation panel may hear a complaint that is filed outside of the panel’s service district.(3) Prior to bringing a complaint before a mediation panel, each party must agree to abide by the decision of the panel. A final decision of the panel may not be appealed under chapter 120. However, this section does not limit the right of the department or any agency under contract with the department to file a proceeding under chapter 120 if either party fails to request mediation or refuses to participate in mediation as provided in this section.History.—s. 16, ch. 91-158; s. 152, ch. 99-8; s. 151, ch. 2014-19.
FL Stat § 402.57 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.57 - Direct-Support Organization.

402.57 Direct-support organization.—(1) The Department of Children and Families shall establish a direct-support organization to assist the Children and Youth Cabinet established in s. 402.56 in carrying out its purposes and responsibilities, primarily regarding fostering public awareness of children and youth issues and developing new partners in the effort to serve children and youth by raising money; submitting requests for and receiving grants from the Federal Government, the state or its political subdivisions, private foundations, and individuals; and making expenditures to or for the benefit of the cabinet. The sole purpose for the direct-support organization is to support the cabinet. The direct-support organization must be:(a) Incorporated under chapter 617 and approved by the Department of State as a Florida corporation not for profit.(b) Organized and operated to make expenditures to or for the benefit of the cabinet.(c) Approved by the department to be operating for the benefit of and in a manner consistent with the goals of the cabinet and in the best interest of the state.(2) The board of directors of the direct-support organization shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor. Each member of the board of directors shall be appointed to a 4-year term. However, for the purpose of providing staggered terms, the initial appointments shall be for either 2 years or 4 years, as determined by the Governor.(3) The direct-support organization shall operate under a written contract with the department.(4) All moneys received by the direct-support organization must be deposited into an account of the direct-support organization and shall be used in a manner consistent with the goals of the cabinet.(5) This section is repealed October 1, 2024, unless reviewed and saved from repeal by the Legislature.History.—s. 12, ch. 2019-142.
FL Stat § 402.70 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.70 - Interagency Agreement Between Department of Health and Department of Children and Families.

402.70 Interagency agreement between Department of Health and Department of Children and Families.—The Department of Health and the Department of Children and Families shall enter into an interagency agreement to ensure coordination and cooperation in identifying client populations, developing service delivery systems, and meeting the needs of the state’s residents. The interagency agreement must address cooperative programmatic issues, rules-development issues, and any other issues that must be resolved to ensure the continued working relationship among the health and family services programs of the two departments.History.—s. 20, ch. 96-403; s. 153, ch. 2014-19.
FL Stat § 402.71 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.71 - Transfer of Funds, Positions, and Budget Authority Within Department.

402.71 Transfer of funds, positions, and budget authority within department.—(1) The secretary may transfer funds, positions, and budget authority within the department, pursuant to chapter 216, provided the department comports generally with legislative intent.(2) The secretary may transfer salary rate within the department with the prior approval of the Executive Office of the Governor and in accordance with chapter 216.(3) The secretary may establish, abolish, or consolidate district programs and other offices and may reallocate duties and functions within the department without regard to established service areas. Administrative services may be delivered at the institutional level or higher, as determined by the secretary to be in the best interests of efficient delivery of support services.History.—s. 22, ch. 96-403.
FL Stat § 402.715 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.715 - Office of Quality.

402.715 Office of Quality.—Subject to an appropriation, the department shall establish a department-wide Office of Quality to ensure that the department and its contracted service providers achieve high levels of performance. Duties of the office include, but are not limited to:(1) Identifying performance standards and metrics for the department and all contracted service providers, including, but not limited to, law enforcement agencies, managing entities, community-based care lead agencies, and attorney services. Such performance standards and metrics shall be reflected in the strategic plan required under s. 20.19(1). Performance standards and metrics for the child welfare system shall, at a minimum, incorporate measures used in the results-oriented accountability system under s. 409.997.(2) Strengthening the department’s data and analytic capabilities to identify systemic strengths and deficiencies.(3) Recommending, in consultation with the relevant program office, initiatives to correct programmatic and systemic deficiencies.(4) Engaging and collaborating with contractors, stakeholders, and other relevant entities to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of department programs and services.(5) Reporting systemic or persistent failures to meet performance standards and recommending corrective action to the secretary.History.—s. 4, ch. 2020-152.
FL Stat § 402.731 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.731 - Department of Children and Families Certification Programs for Employees and Service Providers; Employment Provisions for Transition to Community-Based Care.

402.731 Department of Children and Families certification programs for employees and service providers; employment provisions for transition to community-based care.—(1) The Department of Children and Families is authorized to approve third-party credentialing entities, as defined in s. 402.40, for its employees and service providers to ensure that only qualified employees and service providers provide client services.(2) The department shall develop and implement employment programs to attract and retain competent staff to support and facilitate the transition to privatized community-based care. Such employment programs shall include lump-sum bonuses, salary incentives, relocation allowances, or severance pay. The department shall also contract for the delivery or administration of outplacement services. The department shall establish time-limited exempt positions as provided in s. 110.205(2)(i), in accordance with the authority provided in s. 216.262(1)(c)1. Employees appointed to fill such exempt positions shall have the same salaries and benefits as career service employees.History.—s. 8, ch. 2000-139; s. 65, ch. 2002-1; s. 2, ch. 2011-163; s. 157, ch. 2014-19.
FL Stat § 402.80 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.80 - Office of Community Partners.

402.80 Office of Community Partners.—There is established the Office of Community Partners within the Department of Health for the purpose of receiving, coordinating, and dispensing federal funds set aside to expand the delivery of social services through eligible private community organizations and programs. The office shall provide policy direction and promote civic initiatives which seek to preserve and strengthen families and communities. The Department of Health, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Department of Corrections may request transfer of general revenue funds between agencies, as approved by the Legislative Budget Commission, as necessary to match federal funds received by the Office of Community Partners for these initiatives.History.—s. 145, ch. 2001-277; s. 158, ch. 2014-19.
FL Stat § 402.81 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.81 - Pharmaceutical Expense Assistance.

402.81 Pharmaceutical expense assistance.—(1) PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.—A program is established in the Agency for Health Care Administration to provide pharmaceutical expense assistance to individuals diagnosed with cancer or individuals who have received organ transplants who were medically needy recipients prior to January 1, 2006.(2) ELIGIBILITY.—Eligibility for the program is limited to an individual who:(a) Is a resident of this state;(b) Was a Medicaid recipient under the Florida Medicaid medically needy program prior to January 1, 2006;(c) Is eligible for Medicare;(d) Is a cancer patient or an organ transplant recipient; and(e) Requests to be enrolled in the program.(3) BENEFITS.—Subject to an appropriation in the General Appropriations Act and the availability of funds, the Agency for Health Care Administration shall pay, using Medicaid payment policies, the Medicare Part B prescription drug coinsurance and deductibles for Medicare Part B medications that treat eligible cancer and organ transplant patients.(4) ADMINISTRATION.—The agency shall administer the pharmaceutical expense assistance program in collaboration with the Department of Elderly Affairs and the Department of Children and Families.(5) NONENTITLEMENT.—The pharmaceutical expense assistance program established by this section is not an entitlement. The agency may develop a waiting list based on application dates to use in enrolling individuals when funds become available for unfilled enrollment slots.History.—s. 20, ch. 2006-28; s. 25, ch. 2011-135; s. 51, ch. 2013-18; s. 159, ch. 2014-19; s. 1, ch. 2021-151.Note.—Former s. 409.9301.
FL Stat § 402.82 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.82 - Electronic Benefits Transfer Program.

402.82 Electronic benefits transfer program.—(1) The Department of Children and Families shall establish an electronic benefits transfer program for the dissemination of food assistance benefits and temporary cash assistance payments, including refugee cash assistance payments, asylum applicant payments, and child support disregard payments. If the Federal Government does not enact legislation or regulations providing for dissemination of supplemental security income by electronic benefits transfer, the state may include supplemental security income in the electronic benefits transfer program.(2) The department shall, in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations, develop minimum program requirements and other policy initiatives, including enforcement procedures, for the electronic benefits transfer program.(3) The department shall enter into public-private contracts for all provisions of electronic transfer of public assistance benefits.(4) Use or acceptance of an electronic benefits transfer card is prohibited at the following locations or for the following activities:(a) The purchase of an alcoholic beverage as defined in s. 561.01 and sold pursuant to the Beverage Law.(b) An adult entertainment establishment as defined in s. 847.001.(c) A pari-mutuel facility as defined in s. 550.002.(d) A slot machine facility as defined in s. 551.102.(e) A commercial bingo facility that operates outside the provisions of s. 849.0931.(f) A casino, gaming facility, or gambling facility, or any gaming activities authorized under part II of chapter 285.History.—s. 9, ch. 95-431; s. 99, ch. 96-175; s. 193, ch. 99-8; s. 96, ch. 2000-165; s. 9, ch. 2000-337; s. 12, ch. 2010-209; s. 25, ch. 2011-135; s. 33, ch. 2011-142; s. 1, ch. 2013-88; s. 1, ch. 2015-12; s. 39, ch. 2021-271.Note.—Former s. 409.942.
FL Stat § 402.86 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions|402.86 - Rulemaking Authority for Refugee Assistance Program.

402.86 Rulemaking authority for refugee assistance program.—(1) The Department of Children and Families has the authority to administer the refugee assistance program in accordance with 45 C.F.R. parts 400 and 401. The Department of Children and Families or a child-placing or child-caring agency designated by the department may petition in circuit court to establish custody. Upon making a finding that a child is an Unaccompanied Refugee Minor as defined in 45 C.F.R. s. 400.111, the court may establish custody and placement of the child in the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program.(2) The Department of Children and Families shall adopt any rules necessary for the implementation and administration of this section.History.—s. 2, ch. 2000-300; s. 10, ch. 2003-146; s. 25, ch. 2011-135; s. 160, ch. 2014-19.Note.—Former s. 409.953.