| Notice Filed with SOS |
10/30/2021 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2021-00710.doc |
| Statutory Authority |
26-1-107, C.R.S.; 19-3-216, C.R.S. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Child Welfare is updating Volume 7 to include rules to add a definition for “medium” as it relates to the severity of an allegation of abuse and/or neglect. The term “medium” is used in the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System and County Notification letters as a severity level for abuse and neglect and “medium” IS NOT currently defined in Volume 7. This discrepancy creates a notice issue and could lead to administrative law judges overturning findings if it is determined that the alleged perpetrator did not receive proper notice of the finding made against them.
NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is anticipated that this meeting will take place entirely online. Please check here for any updates on location/connection: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/sbhs |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Child Welfare is updating
Volume 7 to include rules to add a definition for “medium” as it relates to the
severity of an allegation of abuse and/or neglect. The term “medium” is used in the
Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System and County Notification letters
as a severity level for abuse and neglect and “medium” IS NOT currently defined in
Volume 7. This discrepancy creates a notice issue and could lead to administrative
law judges overturning findings if it is determined that the alleged perpetrator did
not receive proper notice of the finding made against them. NOTE: Due to the
ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is anticipated that this meeting will take place
entirely online. Please check here for any updates on location/connection:
https://cdhs.colorado.gov/sbhs |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2021-00710.doc
|
| Regulatory analysis |
RegulatoryAnalysisAttachment2021-00710.doc
|
| Comments |
CDHS holds two public hearings, an initial and final, for each proposed rule packet. The initial hearing allows the public an opportunity to submit written data, views, or arguments and to testify for or against the proposed rules. The Board does not vote on the proposed rule at the initial hearing, but asks CDHS to consider all public comment and discussion and, if needed, submit revisions to the proposed rule. The final hearing, usually the month following the initial hearing, allows the same opportunity for public comment, after which the Board votes on
final adoption of the proposed rule. NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is anticipated that this meeting will take place entirely online. Please check here for any updates on location/connection: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/sbhs |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
|
| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
|
| Hearing Date |
12/03/2021 |
| Hearing Time |
09:00 AM |
| Hearing Location |
Location Pending State's response to COVID-19. Anticipated to be held entirely online. |
| Contact Name |
James Connell |
| Contact Title |
Intake and Assessment Administrator |
| Contact Telephone |
303.866.3661 |
| Contact email |
james.connell@state.co.us |