DCF 13.13 (4) (intro.) Rehabilitation review panel. After reviewing the information obtained, a review panel appointed under sub. (2) shall decide whether the person who is the subject of the rehabilitation review has demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that he or she is rehabilitated for purposes of receiving regulatory approval, employment as a caregiver or noncaregiver employee, contracting with a child care program to be a caregiver or noncaregiver employee, or residing at a child care program. The panel shall consider at least the following factors, as applicable:
(5) (c) 1. b. The types of approval that were requested and are approved in the decision, such as regulatory approval, employment as a caregiver or noncaregiver employee, contract to be a caregiver or noncaregiver employee, or nonclient residency status as a household member at a child care program.
3. b. The types of approval that were requested and are denied in the decision, such as regulatory approval, employment as a caregiver or noncaregiver employee, contract to be a caregiver or noncaregiver employee, or nonclient residency status as a household member at a child care program.
SECTION 19. DCF 13.15 (2) (c), as created by CR 19-089, is amended to read: DCF 13.15 (2) (c) If an agency withdraws rehabilitation approval and the withdrawal results in a bar to regulatory approval, employment as a caregiver or noncaregiver employee, contracting with a child care program to be a caregiver or noncaregiver employee, or residing status as a household member at a child care program, the agency that withdraws the rehabilitation approval shall immediately report the withdrawal to the department.
SECTION 20. DCF 13.16 (1) (a) 1. a. (Note), as created by CR 19-089, is amended to read: DCF 13.16 (1) (a) 1. a. Note: For example, a certification agency in County B may accept a rehabilitation approval to be a nonclient resident household member in a certified child care home if a certification agency in County A granted the same type of approval.
SECTION 21. Chapter DCF 35 is repealed.
SECTION 22. DCF 52.59 (5) (a) is amended to read:
DCF 52.59 (5) (a) A policy regarding the type of respite care children who can be served, such as those who are emotionally disturbed, physically handicapped disabled, medically needy, or developmentally disabled, including the specific types of developmental disabilities served.
SECTION 23. DCF 52.65 (1) is amended to read:
SECTION 24. DCF 52.65 (1) (Note) is repealed.
SECTION 25. DCF 52.65 (2) (a) is amended to read:
DCF 52.65 (2) (a) For nonprofit corporations, reserves allowed under s. 49.34 (5m) (b) 2. 1., Stats. SECTION 26. DCF 52.65 (2) (a) (Note) is repealed.
SECTION 27. DCF 54.08 (1) is amended to read:
SECTION 28. DCF 54.08 (1) (Note) is repealed.
SECTION 29. DCF 54.08 (2) (a) is amended to read:
DCF 54.08 (2) (a) For nonprofit corporations, reserves allowed under s. 49.34 (5m) (b) 2. 1., Stats. SECTION 30. DCF 54.08 (2) (a) (Note) is repealed.
SECTION 31. DCF 56.15 (1) (a) 4. (intro.) is repealed and recreated to read:
DCF 56.15 (1) (a) 4. (intro.) When a school-age child is placed in a foster home, notify the school district in which the foster home is located and the school in which the child will enroll, unless the child will remain enrolled in his or her school district and school of origin. If the child will remain enrolled in his or her school and school district of origin, the supervising agency shall give notification of the placement to the child’s school district and school of origin., as required under s. 48.64 (1r), Stats. The notification shall include all of the following: SECTION 32. DCF 56.15 (1) (a) 4. d. is created to read:
DCF 56.15 (1) (a) 4. d. The name and contact information for the caseworker or social worker assigned to the child’s case.
SECTION 33. DCF 56.16 (1) (L) (intro.) is amended to read:
DCF 56.16 (1) (L) (intro.) Notify the clerk of the school district in which a foster home is located when a license to operate a foster home is issued in that school district, pursuant to s. 48.62 (3), Stats. The notification shall include all of the following: SECTION 34. DCF 57.61 (1) is amended to read:
SECTION 35. DCF 57.61 (1) (Note) is repealed.
SECTION 36. DCF 57.61 (2) (a) is amended to read:
DCF 57.61 (2) (a) For nonprofit corporations, reserves allowed under s. 49.34 (5m) (b) 2. 1., Stats. SECTION 37. DCF 57.61 (2) (a) (Note) is repealed.
SECTION 38. DCF 202.08 (9) (nm) is created to read:
DCF 202.08 (9) (nm) Children under 13 years of age may not ride in the front seat of a vehicle.
SECTION 39. DCF 250.03 (14) is renumbered DCF 250.03 (8m) and amended to read:
DCF 250.03 (8m) “HealthCheck EPSDT provider” means a provider of health assessment and evaluation services that is eligible to be certified under s. DHS 105.37 (1) (a). SECTION 39m. DCF 250.04 (1) (bm) is repealed.
SECTION 40. DCF 250.04 (2) (g) is amended to read:
DCF 250.04 (2) (g) Provide written information to parents on whether a licensee has insurance coverage on the premises and on the child care business. Liability insurance on the child care business is required if cats or dogs are allowed in areas accessible to children during the hours of operation as specified in s. DCF 250.07 (7) (h). SECTION 41. DCF 250.04 (6) (a) 4. d., as affected by CR 19-089, is amended to read: DCF 250.04 (6) (a) 4. d. A health examination report shall be made on an electronic printout from a licensed physician, physician assistant, or other HealthCheck EPSDT provider or a form provided by the department that is signed and dated by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or other HealthCheck EPSDT provider.
SECTION 42. DCF 250.05 (2) (d) 1., as affected by CR 19-089, is amended to read: DCF 250.05 (2) (d) 1. Except as provided under subd. 2., a physical examination report completed within 12 months before or 30 days after the person became licensed or began working with children in care. The physical examination report may be a printout of an electronic record from a medical professional or on a form provided by the department. The report shall be dated and signed by a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or other HealthCheck EPSDT provider and shall indicate all of the following:
SECTION 43. DCF 250.06 (11) (b) 2. is amended to read:
DCF 250.06 (11) (b) 2. There shall be at least 75 square feet of outdoor place play space for each child using the space at a given time. A center with a licensed capacity of 8 children is required to have a minimum of 600 square feet.
SECTION 44. DCF 251.03 (14) is renumbered DCF 251.03 (10s) and amended to read:
DCF 251.03 (10s) “HealthCheck EPSDT provider” means a provider of health assessment and evaluation services that is eligible to be certified under s. DHS 105.37 (1) (a). SECTION 45. DCF 251.04 (6) (a) 8. d., as affected by CR 19-089, is amended to read: DCF 251.04 (6) (a) 8. d. A health examination report shall be made on an electronic printout from a licensed physician, physician assistant, or other HealthCheck EPSDT provider or on a form provided by the department that is signed and dated by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or other HealthCheck EPSDT provider.
SECTION 46. DCF 251.05 (2) (a) 3. a., as affected by CR 19-089, is amended to read: DCF 251.05 (2) (a) 3. a. A physical examination report on a form provided by the department that was completed not more than 12 months prior to nor more than 30 days after the person was hired. The report shall be signed and dated by a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or other HealthCheck EPSDT provider. The report shall indicate that the person is free from illnesses detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and that the person is physically able to work with young children.
SECTION 47. DCF 251.095 (2) (d) and (e) and (3) (a) are amended to read:
DCF 251.095 (2) (d) Section DCF 251.05 (1) (3) (g) 2., relating to training for assistant child care teachers. (e) Section DCF 251.05 (3) (b) 251.055 (1) (c), relating to supervision of children, does not apply to children 8 years of age and older in the child care center. SECTION 48. DCF 251.12 (3) is amended to read:
