No. 34064 (5-year Review): Rule R986-500. Adoption Assistance

DAR File No.: 34064
Filed: 09/08/2010 04:59:31 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 35A-3-308 authorizes the Department to offer adoption services and mandates certain services. Section 35A-1-104 authorizes the Department of Workforce Services to adopt rules. Subsection 35A-1-104(4) authorizes the Department to establish eligibility standards for its programs. The rule is necessary to establish eligibility criteria for the program.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The Department has not received any written comments during the last five years.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The rule is necessary to establish eligibility criteria for clients who may want to participate in adoption assistance. Some elements of the program are are permissive and some are mandatory under Section 35A-3-308. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Workforce Services
Employment Development
140 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2333

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Suzan Pixton at the above address, by phone at 801-526-9645, by FAX at 801-526-9211, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Kristen Cox, Executive Director

Effective:

09/08/2010

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