5. How do Rules and Regulations Fit Together

Question 1

Why do we have rules and regulations?

Answer 1

It exists to protect the health and safety of children in out-of-home care.

Question 2

Regulation

Answer 2

is a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct

Question 3

Florida Law

Answer 3

a bill passed by the Florida Legislature, which includes the House and Senate, and signed by the governor of Florida

Question 4

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Answer 4

Florida Statutes - collection of state laws
Florida Administrative Code - collection of rules

Question 5

Who writes these rules?

Answer 5

Department of Children and Families’ Office of Child Care Regulation

adopted a handbook as part of the Florida Administrative Code to provide guidance and clarification in order for providers to implement the rules and regulations

Question 6

Ordinance

Answer 6

a local law enacted by a county or municipality and only applies within the jurisdiction of the particular county or city

Question 7

Department of Children and Families’ Office of Child Care Regulation

Answer 7

~ licensing authority and currently regulates licensed child care facilities, licensed family day care homes, licensed large family child care homes, and licensed mildly ill facilities in most counties in Florida
~ administer the registration of family day care homes not required to be licensed
~ provide consultation services, technical assistance, and training for child care programs and personnel