CR 16-014 Hearing Information

All states currently have background check requirements. No meaningful comparison to rules in adjacent states is possible because the proposed rule focuses on procedural issues that are specific to s. 48.685, Stats.

Effect on Small Business

The proposed rule will affect small businesses covered by s. 48.685, Stats., but the effect will be minimal. The Department’s Small Business Regulatory Coordinator is Elaine Pridgen, [phone], [e-mail].

Analysis Used to Determine Effect on Small Business or in Preparation of Economic Impact Analysis

The proposed rule is similar to the existing rule on caregiver background checks in ch. DHS 12.

Agency Contact Person

• For licensed child care, Anne Carmody, [phone], [e-mail].

• For certified child care, Jolene Ibeling, [phone], [e-mail].

• For foster care, subsidized guardianship, adoption approval, and delegations of care and custody of children under s. 48.979, Stats., Jonelle Brom, [phone], [e-mail].

• For residential care centers, group homes, shelter facilities, and child-placing agencies, Mary • Morse, [phone], [e-mail].

• For rule procedure, Elaine Pridgen, [phone], [e-mail].

Place Where Comments are to be Submitted and Deadline for Submission

A copy of the emergency and proposed permanent rules is available at http://adminrules.wisconsin.gov. This site allows you to view documents associated with this rule’s promulgation, register to receive email notification whenever the Department posts new information about this rulemaking order, and submit comments and view comments by others during the public comment period. You may receive a paper copy of the rules or fiscal estimate by contacting:

Elaine Pridgen

Department of Children and Families

201 E. Washington Avenue

Madison, WI 53707

[phone]

[e-mail]

Written comments on the rules received at the above address, email, or through the http://adminrules.wisconsin.gov website no later than February 22, 2016, will be given the same consideration as testimony presented at the hearing.