Regular rulemaking procedures would place the agency in violation of federal or state law.

Justification: The current rule will contradict statutory definition of foster care on 05/12/2015, if not updated. Because this rule change effects the placement of children and because there is a great need for increased placement options for children in foster care, it seems to be in the best interest of foster children and the community to proceed with this emergency rule change. No processes within Office of Licensing are affected. No complicated rulemaking that could delay implementation is needed. This rule change will simply align rule with statute and allow the legislative changes to go into effect immediately on 05/12/2015 with clarity.