ARC 9146C

HUMAN RIGHTS DEPARTMENT[421]

Adopted and Filed

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

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is adopted 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.

Public Comment and Changes to Rulemaking

Adoption of Rulemaking

This rulemaking was adopted by the Department on April 4, 2025.

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.

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).

Effective Date

This rulemaking will become effective on July 1, 2025.

The following rulemaking action is adopted: