Notice of Intended Action

Family development and self-sufficiency (FaDSS) program, rescind ch 24

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HUMAN RIGHTS DEPARTMENT[421]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) program
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Department of Health and Human Services hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 24, “Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) Program,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 216A.107.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514, and 2024 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2385.

Purpose and Summary

This chapter defines and structures the FaDSS program administered by the Department. The purpose of the program is to fund, evaluate, and provide recommendations on programs that provide services to assist families at risk of instability or dependency on the Family Investment Program to move toward self-sufficiency.

These rules establish provisions for the grant proposal process and the awarding of grants, grant contract provisions, criteria and conditions for at-risk families, provisions for referral of families, grantee responsibilities, and the requirement for program evaluation.

Pursuant to 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514, this chapter is proposed to be rescinded and moved from the legacy Human Rights Department[421] to a new chapter within the Human Services Department[441].

Regulatory Analysis

A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on October 30, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

●November 19, 2024

Fiscal Impact

This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 441—Chapter 6.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on January 21, 2025. Comments should be directed to:

Victoria L. Daniels
Department of Health and Human Services
Lucas State Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Phone: 515.829.6021
Email: compliancerules@hhs.iowa.gov

Public Hearing

Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

January 16, 2025
10 to 11 a.m.

Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 297 224 919 887
Passcode: TpBUop

January 21, 2025
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 255 649 705 881
Passcode: BsEBSV

Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

The following rulemaking action is proposed:

ITEM 1.Rescind and reserve 421—Chapter 24.

Open For Comments

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