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G.S. 150B-21.3A Report for 10A NCAC 70I, MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL CHILD-CARE | Agency - NC Social Services Commission

Periodic Review of Rules

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the NC Social Services Commission has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 70I, 10A NCAC  of the North Carolina Administrative Code for public comment.

G.S. 150B-21.3A(a)(5) defines “public comment” as a written objection to all or part of a rule or the agency’s determination of the rule as necessary or unnecessary. If a public comment relates to a rule that the agency determined to be unnecessary, the Rules Review Commission shall determine whether it has merit and, if so, designate it as necessary. Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A(c)(2), in order for the Rules Review Commission to determine whether the public comment has merit, the public comment must address the specific substance of the rule and address any of the standards of Rules Review Commission review, as set forth in G.S. 150B-21.9(a). An unnecessary rule is defined as a rule that the agency determines to be obsolete, redundant, or otherwise not needed.  A necessary rule is defined as any rule other than an unnecessary rule.

Public Comment Period:  September 24 through November 24, 2025.

Direct Comments to the following:
SSC Rulemaking Coordinator
2401 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2401
E-Mail:  [email protected]

Rule Section Rule Citation Rule Name Date and Last Agency Action on the Rule Agency Determination
[150B-21.3A(c)(1)a]		 Implements or Conforms to Federal Regulation [150B-21.3A(d1)] Federal Citation Comment
SECTION .0400 - PERSONNEL 10A NCAC 70I .0401 PERSONNEL POLICIES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0100 - GENERAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS 10A NCAC 70I .0101 LICENSING ACTIONS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Readopted Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0601 PROGRAM POLICIES AND PRACTICES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Amended Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 - SERVICE PLANNING 10A NCAC 70I .0506 CLIENT RECORDS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Amended Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 - SERVICE PLANNING 10A NCAC 70I .0505 DISCHARGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 - SERVICE PLANNING 10A NCAC 70I .0504 ORIENTATION Link goes outside of NC DHHS Amended Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 - SERVICE PLANNING 10A NCAC 70I .0503 ADMISSION AGREEMENT Link goes outside of NC DHHS Amended Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 - SERVICE PLANNING 10A NCAC 70I .0502 ADMISSION PROCEDURES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0500 - SERVICE PLANNING 10A NCAC 70I .0501 ADMISSION POLICIES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0400 - PERSONNEL 10A NCAC 70I .0407 VOLUNTEERS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0400 - PERSONNEL 10A NCAC 70I .0406 AUXILIARY SERVICES PERSONNEL Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0400 - PERSONNEL 10A NCAC 70I .0405 PERSONNEL POSITIONS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Readopted Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0400 - PERSONNEL 10A NCAC 70I .0404 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0604 HEALTH SERVICES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Amended Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0400 - PERSONNEL 10A NCAC 70I .0402 PERSONNEL DEPLOYMENT Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0605 ROUTINE ASPECTS OF HEALTH, PERSONAL HYGIENE, AND SAFETY Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 10A NCAC 70I .0308 NORMALCY FOR FOSTER CHILDREN Link goes outside of NC DHHS Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 10A NCAC 70I .0307 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 10A NCAC 70I .0306 CLIENT RIGHTS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Amended Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 10A NCAC 70I .0305 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING Link goes outside of NC DHHS Amended Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 10A NCAC 70I .0303 FINANCES AND INSURANCE Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 10A NCAC 70I .0302 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GOVERNING BODY Link goes outside of NC DHHS Amended Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0300 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 10A NCAC 70I .0301 GOVERNANCE Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0200 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70I .0204 LICENSURE PROCEDURES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0200 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70I .0203 SUBSTANTIATIONS OF NEGLECT AGAINST THE FACILITY Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0200 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70I .0202 RESPONSIBILITY TO LICENSING AUTHORITY Link goes outside of NC DHHS Amended Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0200 - MINIMUM LICENSURE STANDARDS 10A NCAC 70I .0201 DEFINITIONS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Readopted Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0100 - GENERAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS 10A NCAC 70I .0102 LICENSING PROCESS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0400 - PERSONNEL 10A NCAC 70I .0403 PERSONNEL FILE Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0903 LOCATION Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0917 OUTSIDE PREMISES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0916 BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0915 FIRE SAFETY AND DISASTER PLAN Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0914 HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0913 FLOORS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0912 OUTSIDE ENTRANCES AND EXITS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0911 CORRIDORS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0910 BATHING AND TOILET AREAS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0909 SLEEPING AREAS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0908 LAUNDRY ROOM Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0907 KITCHEN Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0906 DINING AREAS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0602 FAMILY INVOLVEMENT Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0904 LIVING ARRANGEMENT Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0918 VEHICLES USED FOR TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0902 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0901 APPLICATION OF PHYSICAL PLANT REQUIREMENTS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0615 SEARCHES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0614 CRITICAL INCIDENTS AND CRITICAL INCIDENT REPORTS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Amended Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary Yes P.L. 113-183
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0613 DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT Link goes outside of NC DHHS Amended Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0612 WORK Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0611 PERSONAL POSSESSIONS AND MONEY Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0610 RELIGION AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0609 RECREATION AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Amended Eff. October 1, 2017 Necessary No
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0608 EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0607 HEALTH EDUCATION Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0600 - SERVICE DELIVERY 10A NCAC 70I .0606 NUTRITION Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
SECTION .0900 - PHYSICAL PLANT 10A NCAC 70I .0905 LIVING/ACTIVITY AREAS Link goes outside of NC DHHS Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016 Necessary No
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