DELAWARE REGISTER OF REGULATIONS The Delaware Register of Regulations is an official State publication established by authority of 69 Del. Laws, c. 107 and is published on the first of each month throughout the year. The Delaware Register will publish any regulations that are proposed to be adopted, amended or repealed and any emergency regulations promulgated. The Register will also publish some or all of the following information: •Governor’s Executive Orders •Governor’s Appointments •Agency Hearing and Meeting Notices •Other documents considered to be in the public interest. CITATION TO THE DELAWARE REGISTER The Delaware Register of Regulations is cited by volume, issue, page number and date. An example would be: 11 DE Reg. 759-786 (12/01/07) Refers to Volume 11, pages 759-786 of the Delaware Register issued on December 1, 2007. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION The cost of a yearly subscription (12 issues) for the Delaware Register of Regulations is $135.00. Single copies are available at a cost of $12.00 per issue, including postage. For more information contact the Division of Research at 302-744-4114 or 1-800-282-8545 in Delaware. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE REGULATORY PROCESS Delaware citizens and other interested parties may participate in the process by which administrative regulations are adopted, amended or repealed, and may initiate the process by which the validity and applicability of regulations is determined. Under 29 Del.C. §10115 whenever an agency proposes to formulate, adopt, amend or repeal a regulation, it shall file notice and full text of such proposals, together with copies of the existing regulation being adopted, amended or repealed, with the Registrar for publication in the Register of Regulations pursuant to §1134 of this title. The notice shall describe the nature of the proceedings including a brief synopsis of the subject, substance, issues, possible terms of the agency action, a reference to the legal authority of the agency to act, and reference to any other regulations that may be impacted or affected by the proposal, and shall state the manner in which persons may present their views; if in writing, of the place to which and the final date by which such views may be submitted; or if at a public hearing, the date, time and place of the hearing. If a public hearing is to be held, such public hearing shall not be scheduled less than 20 days following publication of notice of the proposal in the Register of Regulations. If a public hearing will be held on the proposal, notice of the time, date, place and a summary of the nature of the proposal shall also be published in at least 2 Delaware newspapers of general circulation. The notice shall also be mailed to all persons who have made timely written requests of the agency for advance notice of its regulation-making proceedings. The opportunity for public comment shall be held open for a minimum of 30 days after the proposal is published in the Register of Regulations. At the conclusion of all hearings and after receipt, within the time allowed, of all written materials, upon all the testimonial and written evidence and information submitted, together with summaries of the evidence and information by subordinates, the agency shall determine whether a regulation should be adopted, amended or repealed and shall issue its conclusion in an order which shall include: (1) A brief summary of the evidence and information submitted; (2) A brief summary of its findings of fact with respect to the evidence and information, except where a rule of procedure is being adopted or amended; (3) A decision to adopt, amend or repeal a regulation or to take no action and the decision shall be supported by its findings on the evidence and information received; (4) The exact text and citation of such regulation adopted, amended or repealed; (5) The effective date of the order; (6) Any other findings or conclusions required by the law under which the agency has authority to act; and (7) The signature of at least a quorum of the agency members. The effective date of an order which adopts, amends or repeals a regulation shall be not less than 10 days from the date the order adopting, amending or repealing a regulation has been published in its final form in the Register of Regulations, unless such adoption, amendment or repeal qualifies as an emergency under §10119. Any person aggrieved by and claiming the unlawfulness of any regulation may bring an action in the Court for declaratory relief. No action of an agency with respect to the making or consideration of a proposed adoption, amendment or repeal of a regulation shall be subject to review until final agency action on the proposal has been taken. When any regulation is the subject of an enforcement action in the Court, the lawfulness of such regulation may be reviewed by the Court as a defense in the action. Except as provided in the preceding section, no judicial review of a regulation is available unless a complaint therefor is filed in the Court within 30 days of the day the agency order with respect to the regulation was published in the Register of Regulations. CLOSING DATES AND ISSUE DATES FOR THE DELAWARE REGISTER OF REGULATIONS ISSUE DATECLOSING DATECLOSING TIME June 1May 15 4:30 p.m. July 1June 16 4:30 p.m. August 1July 15 4:30 p.m. September 1August 15 4:30 p.m. October 1September 15 4:30 p.m. DIVISION OF RESEARCH STAFF Deborah A. Porter, Interim Supervisor; Judi Abbott, Administrative Specialist I; Steve Engebretsen, Assistant Registrar; Jeffrey W. Hague, Registrar of Regulations; Ruth Ann Melson, Legislative Librarian; Deborah J. Messina, Print Shop Supervisor; Kathleen Morris, Administrative Specialist I; Debbie Puzzo, Research Analyst; Don Sellers, Printer; Robert Lupo, Printer; Georgia Roman, Unit Operations Support Specialist; Victoria Schultes, Administrative Specialist II; Alice W. Stark, Senior Legislative Attorney; Rochelle Yerkes, Administrative Specialist II. DELAWARE COUNCIL ON POLICE TRAINING1901 Delaware Council on Police Training ..............................................................11 DE Reg. 6 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 180 (Final) DELAWARE MANUFACTURED HOME RELOCATION AUTHORITY201 Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund Regulations.................11 DE Reg. 548 (Prop.) DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSIONRevised Proposed Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Water Code Relating to a Flexible Flow Management Plan for Operation of the New York City Delaware Basin Reservoirs ...............................................................................................11 DE Reg. 8 (Prop.) Water Quality Regulations 11 DE Reg. 376 (Prop.) DELAWARE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION 2006 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations Part X, Ambulance Regulations11 DE Reg. 379 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1031 (Final) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Delaware Forest Service402 State Forest Regulations ...........................................................................11 DE Reg. 10 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 307 (Final) Division of Animal Health and Food Products Inspection301 Food Products Inspection ..........................................................................11 DE Reg. 1286 (Prop.) 304 Exotic Animal Regulations..........................................................................11 DE Reg. 1287 (Prop.) Harness Racing Commission501 Harness Racing Rules, Sections 1.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0........................11 DE Reg. 1050 (Final) Sections 1.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and 10.0............................................................11 DE Reg. 550 (Prop.) Sections 3.0, 4.0, and 6.0...........................................................................11 DE Reg. 308 (Final) Section 10.0, Due Process and Disciplinary Action....................................11 DE Reg. 1291 (Prop.) Thoroughbred Racing Commission1001 Thoroughbred Racing Regulations, Section 13.0, Claiming Races..........11 DE Reg. 396 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1373 (Final) Section 15.0, Medication;............................................................................11 DE Reg. 969 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1294 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1374 (Final) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of the Secretary104 Education Profiles for Schools, Districts, and the State..............................11 DE Reg. 1297 (Prop.) 106 Teacher Appraisal Process Delaware Performance Appraisal System (DPAS II)....................................................................................................11 DE Reg. 121 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 502 (Final) 107 Specialist Appraisal Process Delaware Performance Appraisal System (DPAS II)....................................................................................................11 DE Reg. 132 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 506 (Final) 108 Administrator Appraisal Process Delaware Performance Appraisal System (DPAS II)....................................................................................................11 DE Reg. 143 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 510 (Final) 282 Private Business and Trade Schools..........................................................11 DE Reg. 737 (Final) 385 Permits Substitute Teachers.......................................................................11 DE Reg. 248 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 664 (Final) 601 School Police Relations..............................................................................11 DE Reg. 399 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 741 (Final) 729 School Custodians.....................................................................................11 DE Reg. 980 (Prop.) 734 District School Board and Charter School Board Member Financial Responsibility Training ...............................................................................11 DE Reg. 402 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 744 (Final) 735 Standardized Financial Reporting...............................................................11 DE Reg. 602 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 918 (Final) 745 Criminal Background Check for Public School Related Employment.........11 DE Reg. 711 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 984 (Prop.) 804 Immunizations............................................................................................11 DE Reg. 250 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 666 (Final) 877 Tobacco Policy ..........................................................................................11 DE Reg. 1100 (Prop.) 923 Children with Disabilities, Subpart B, General Duties and Eligibility of Agencies.................................................................................................11 DE Reg. 181 (Final) 11 DE Reg. 1102 (Prop.) 925 Children with Disabilities, Subpart D, Evaluations, Eligibility Determination, Individualized Education Programs............................................................11 DE Reg. 184 (Final) 11 DE Reg. 1105 (Prop.) 1006 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA)..............................11 DE Reg. 1116 (Prop.) 1007 DIAA Sportsmanship................................................................................11 DE Reg. 1122 (Prop.) 1008 DIAA Junior High and Middle School Interscholastic Athletics.................11 DE Reg. 1128 (Prop.) 1009 DIAA Senior High School Interscholastic Athletics...................................11 DE Reg. 1149 (Prop.) 1101 Standards for School Bus Chassis and Bodies Placed in Production After March 1, 1998 ............................................................................................11 DE Reg. 853 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1229 (Final) 1102 Standards for School Bus Chassis and Bodies Placed in Production on or after March 1, 2002 and on or after March 1, 2003 with Specific Changes for Buses Placed in Production after January 1, 2004 ....................................11 DE Reg. 856 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1231 (Final) 1103 Standards for School Bus Chassis and Bodies for Buses placed in Production on or after January 1, 2007.......................................................11 DE Reg. 860 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1232 (Final) Professional Standards Board340 Certification Theater Teacher.....................................................................11 DE Reg. 253 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 716 (Prop.) 1505 Standard Certificate .................................................................................11 DE Reg. 865 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1375 (Final) 1520 Standard Certificate Early Childhood Teacher (Birth to Grade 2)11 DE Reg. 255 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 667 (Final) 1522 Elementary School Counselor..................................................................11 DE Reg. 404 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 745 (Final) 1530 Middle Level Teacher...............................................................................11 DE Reg. 261 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 407 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 748 (Final) 1531 Middle Level English Language Arts Teacher..........................................11 DE Reg. 409 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 750 (Final) 1532 Middle Level Mathematics Teacher..........................................................11 DE Reg. 411 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 752 (Final) 1533 Middle Level Science Teacher..................................................................11 DE Reg. 415 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 753 (Final) 1534 Middle Level Social Studies Teacher........................................................11 DE Reg. 262 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 419 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 756 (Final) 1539 Middle Level / Secondary Health Education Teacher...............................11 DE Reg. 668 (Final) 1540 Secondary English Language Arts Teacher..............................................11 DE Reg. 1173 (Prop.) 1541 Secondary Health Education Teacher......................................................11 DE Reg. 264 (Prop.) 1542 Secondary Mathematics Teacher.............................................................11 DE Reg. 1177 (Prop.) 1543 Secondary Science Teacher.....................................................................11 DE Reg. 1181 (Prop.) 1544 Secondary Social Studies Teacher...........................................................11 DE Reg. 1185 (Prop.) 1545 Secondary School Counselor...................................................................11 DE Reg. 420 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 754 (Final) 1549 Dance Teacher..........................................................................................11 DE Reg. 718 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1234 (Final) 1550 Agriculture Teacher...................................................................................11 DE Reg. 1299 (Prop.) 1551 Business Education Teacher....................................................................11 DE Reg. 1303 (Prop.) 1554 Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher.................................................11 DE Reg. 1307 (Prop.) 1555 Marketing Education Teacher...................................................................11 DE Reg. 1310 (Prop.) 1557 Technology Education Teacher.................................................................11 DE Reg. 1313 (Prop.) 1558 Theater Teacher [Formerly Regulation 340].............................................11 DE Reg. 1235 (Final) 1571 Secondary Exceptional Children Special Education Teacher...................11 DE Reg. 266 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 671 (Final) 1576 Elementary Exceptional Children Special Education Teacher..................11 DE Reg. 269 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 673 (Final) 1590 Delaware Administrator Standards...........................................................11 DE Reg. 311 (Final) DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Division of Revenue1151-1 Personal Income Tax Withholding Exemption Certificates....................11 DE Reg. 271 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 674 (Final) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES Division of Developmental Disabilities2100 Eligibility Criteria.......................................................................................11 DE Reg. 18 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 423 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1237 (Final) Division of Medicaid and Medical AssistanceAcquired Brain Injury (ABI) 1915 (c) Waiver Application .........................................11 DE Reg. 442 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 786 (Final) Pharmaceutical Services Program - Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads...............11 DE Reg. 425 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 793 (Final) School-Based Wellness Center Services ................................................................11 DE Reg. 1097 (Emer) 11 DE Reg. 1189(Prop.) Title XIX Medicaid State Plan, Attachment 2.2-A, Page 23C and Attachment 2.6-A, Pages 12c through 12o .....................................................................................11 DE Reg. 1316 (Prop.) Title XIX Medicaid State Plan, Attachment 4.19-D Reimbursement Methodology for Nursing Facilities..........................................................................................11 DE Reg. 427 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 792 (Final) Title XIX Medicaid State Plan, Attachment 4.19-D Pediatric Nursing Facility...........11 DE Reg. 312 (Final) Title XIX Medicaid State Plan, Employee Education About False Claims Act..........11 DE Reg. 319 (Final) DSSM: 5000 Definitions....................................................................................11 DE Reg. 1193 (Prop.) 5405 Fair Hearing Procedures.............................................................11 DE Reg. 1193 (Prop.) 11002.9 Definitions and Explanation of Terms.....................................11 DE Reg. 1196 (Prop.) 11003.5 In-Home Child Care................................................................11 DE Reg. 1196 (Prop.) 11003.9.1 Income.................................................................................11 DE Reg. 1196 (Prop.) 14900 Enrollment In Managed Care ....................................................11 DE Reg. 1316 (Prop.) 17900 Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities.......................................11 DE Reg. 1316 (Prop.) 20310.5 Automobiles............................................................................11 DE Reg. 1191 (Prop.) 20330 Countable Resources Computation ..........................................11 DE Reg. 20 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 314 (Final) 20330.1 Automobiles............................................................................11 DE Reg. 1191 (Prop.) 20330.4.1 Annuities..............................................................................11 DE Reg. 274 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 676 (Final) 20340.5 Irrevocable Funeral Arrangements and Burial Trusts.............11 DE Reg. 720 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1051 (Final) 20400.12.2 Burial Trusts......................................................................11 DE Reg. 720 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1051 (Final) 20700.5 Acquired Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver Program....................11 DE Reg. 722 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1054 (Final) 50300 Referral Process .......................................................................11 DE Reg. 21 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 318 (Final) Pharmaceutical Services Program – Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads11 DE Reg. 374 (Emer) Division of Public Health4203 Cancer Treatment Program......................................................................11 DE Reg. 115 (Emer) 11 DE Reg. 278 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 680 (Final) 4403 Free Standing Birthing Centers................................................................11 DE Reg. 604 (Prop.) 4408 Managed Care Organizations (MCO), Repeal of.....................................11 DE Reg. 1059 (Final) 4459 Lead Based Paint Hazards.......................................................................11 DE Reg. 280 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 759 (Final) 4469 Personal Assistance Services Agencies..................................................11 DE Reg. 196 (Final) Division of Social ServicesDSSM: 1006 Civil Rights and Non-Discrimination.............................................11 DE Reg. 23 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 325 (Final) 1007 Complaint Procedures and..........................................................11 DE Reg. 23 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 325 (Final) 3006.2 TANF Employment and Training Participation and Participation Rates .............................................................................................11 DE Reg. 869 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1241 (Final) 9004 Non-Discrimination Policy ...........................................................11 DE Reg. 23 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 325 (Final) 9006.3 Exceptions From Notice ..........................................................11 DE Reg. 443 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 795 (Final) 9013.1 Household Definition ...............................................................11 DE Reg. 25 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 332 (Final) 9032 Mandatory Verification.................................................................11 DE Reg. 216 (Final) 9032.2 Alien Eligibility ..........................................................................11 DE Reg. 445 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 799 (Final) 9033 Verification of Questionable Information......................................11 DE Reg. 216 (Final) 9038 Verification Subsequent to Initial Certification.............................11 DE Reg. 216 (Final) 9076.2 SSN Disqualification, Child Support Sanctions and Ineligible ABAWDs........................................................................................11 DE Reg. 872 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1243 (Final) 9094 Cooperation with the Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) 11 DE Reg. 872 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1243 (Final) 11003.8 Necessity of Child Care..........................................................11 DE Reg. 1328 (Prop.) Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health6100 Substance Abuse Facility Licensing Standards........................................11 DE Reg. 448 (Prop.) DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE101 Organization, Methods and Operations of the Delaware Insurance Commission [Formerly Reg. 25].............................................................................................11 DE Reg. 218 (Final) 302 Captive Insurance Financial Regulation............................................................11 DE Reg. 1329 (Prop.) 606 Proof of Automobile Insurance [Formerly Regulation 31] .................................11 DE Reg. 449 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 800 (Final) 11 DE Reg. 1202 (Prop.) 608 Automobile Insurance Coverage [Formerly Regulation 45]...............................11 DE Reg. 220 (Final) 702 Required Disclosures For Residential Homeowners Polices............................11 DE Reg. 454 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 805 (Final) 906 Use of Credit Information..................................................................................11 DE Reg. 630 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 877 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1253 (Final) 1003 Credit for Reinsurance [Formerly Regulation 79]............................................11 DE Reg. 990 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1378 (Final) 1216 Military Sales Practices ..................................................................................11 DE Reg. 26 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 333 (Final) 1217 Unfair Discrimination in Life Insurance, Annuities and Health Insurance on the Basis of Physical or Mental Impairment ............................................................11 DE Reg. 32 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1060 (Final) 1301 Internal Review, Arbitration and Independent Utilization Review of Health Insurance Claims ..............................................................................................11 DE Reg. 68 (Final) 1313 Arbitration of Health Insurance Disputes Between Carriers and Providers.....11 DE Reg. 637 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1061 (Final) 1403 Managed Care Organizations ........................................................................11 DE Reg. 73 (Final) 1701 Credit Life and Credit Health Insurance..........................................................11 DE Reg. 727 (Prop.) 2201 Implementation of Medical Malpractice Relief Initiative Pilot Program............11 DE Reg. 456 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 806 (Final) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Fraud and Consumer Protection Unit102 Debt Management Services.......................................................................11 DE Reg. 640 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1062 (Final) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Division of Industrial AffairsWorkers’ Compensation Regulations................................................................11 DE Reg. 458 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 920 (Final) 11 DE Reg. 1337 (Prop.) 1342 Health Care Provider Certification............................................................11 DE Reg. 1206 (Prop.) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Division of Air and Waste Management1132 Transportation Conformity........................................................................11 DE Reg. 281 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 682 (Final) 1138 Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories Part 5.0......................................................................................................11 DE Reg. 884 (Prop.) Part 6.0 ......................................................................................................11 DE Reg. 152 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 683 (Final) Parts 8.0 and 12.0.......................................................................................11 DE Reg. 221 (Final) 1142 Specific Emission Control Requirements, Section 2.0 Control of NOx Emissions from Industrial Boilers and Process Heaters at Petroleum Refineries ..................................................................................................11 DE Reg. 75 (Final) 1148 Control of Stationary Combustion Turbine Electric Generating Unit Emissions...................................................................................................11 DE Reg. 80 (Final) 1301 Regulations Governing Solid Waste.........................................................11 DE Reg. 459 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 807 (Final) 1302 Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste: Parts 261, 262, 262 Appendix, 264, 265, 279..............................................................................................11 DE Reg. 460 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 809 (Final) 1351 Underground Storage Tank Systems........................................................11 DE Reg. 461 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 922 (Final) Division of Fish and Wildlife3203, 3207, 3210, 3211, 3214 and 3215, Horseshoe Crab Regulations..........11 DE Reg. 282 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 685 (Final) 3507 Black Sea Bass Size Limit; Trip Limits, Seasons; Quotas........................11 DE Reg. 1338 (Prop.) 3511 Summer Flounder Size Limits; Possession Limits; ..................................11 DE Reg. 1207 (Prop.) 3521 Weakfish Size Limits; Possession Limits; Seasons..................................11 DE Reg. 153 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 514 (Final) 3531 Tautog; Size Limits, Creel Limits and Seasons. ......................................11 DE Reg. 896 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1257 (Final) 3553 River Herring Creel Limit .........................................................................11 DE Reg. 899 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1259 (Final) 3716 Crab Pot Number Buoys and Vessel Panel Color Code and Number Requirements..............................................................................................11 DE Reg. 1209 (Prop.) 3758 Possession of V-notched Lobsters Prohibited..........................................11 DE Reg. 1338 (Prop.) 3771 Oyster Harvesting Licensee Requirements..............................................11 DE Reg. 1209 (Prop.) 3900 Wildlife Regulations .................................................................................11 DE Reg. 33 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 334 (Final) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY Division of State Police1300 Board of Examiners of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies11 DE Reg. 464 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 810 (Final) 2300 Pawn Brokers and Junk Dealers..............................................................11 DE Reg. 288 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 687 (Final) DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES Division of Family Services103 Requirements for Family Child Care Homes..............................................11 DE Reg. 730 (Prop.) 104 Requirements for Large Family Child Care Day Care Homes....................11 DE Reg. 730 (Prop.) DEPARTMENT OF STATE Division of Professional Regulation200 Board of Landscape Architects..................................................................11 DE Reg. 347 (Final) 300 Board of Architects.....................................................................................11 DE Reg. 1340 (Prop.) 400 Delaware Gaming Control Board, (Regulations 401, 403 and 404)...........11 DE Reg. 155 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 516 (Final) 401 Regulations Governing Bingo.....................................................................11 DE Reg. 998 (Prop.) 402 Regulations Governing Raffles...................................................................11 DE Reg. 998 (Prop.) 403 Regulations Governing Charitable Gambling Other Than Raffles..............11 DE Reg. 998 (Prop.) 404 Regulations Governing No Limit Texas Hold’em Poker .............................11 DE Reg. 998 (Prop.) 500 Board of Podiatry, Sections 7 and 9...........................................................11 DE Reg. 157 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 688 (Final) 11 DE Reg. 1352 (Prop.) 700 Board of Chiropractic..................................................................................11 DE Reg. 348 (Final) 1400 Board of Electrical Examiners...................................................................11 DE Reg. 812 (Final) 1800 Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Examiners .................................................................................................11 DE Reg. 86 (Final) 2000 Board of Occupational Therapy................................................................11 DE Reg. 290 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 926 (Final) 2500 Board of Pharmacy, Section 1.0, Pharmacist Licensure Requirements......................................11 DE Reg. 648 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1065 (Final) Section 2.0, Grounds for Disciplinary Proceeding.......................................11 DE Reg. 222 (Final) Section 3.0, Pharmacy Requirements.........................................................11 DE Reg. 167 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 689 (Final) 2700 Board of Professional Land Surveyors.....................................................11 DE Reg. 1212 (Prop.) 2900 Real Estate Commission..........................................................................11 DE Reg. 87 (Final) 2925 Real Estate Commission Education Committee, Sections 6.0 and 8.0....11 DE Reg. 1354 (Prop.) 2930 Council on Real Estate Appraisers...........................................................11 DE Reg. 171 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 813 (Final) 11 DE Reg. 1012 (Prop.) 3000 Board of Professional Counselors of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals.........................................................................11 DE Reg. 225 (Final) 11 DE Reg. 653 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1066 (Final) 3300 Board of Veterinary Medicine ...................................................................11 DE Reg. 88 (Final) 3500 Board of Examiners of Psychologists.......................................................11 DE Reg. 1228 (Prop.) 3600 Board of Registration of Geologists .........................................................11 DE Reg. 55 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 349 (Final) 3700 Board of Examiners of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers.......................................................................11 DE Reg. 294 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 814 (Final) 3800 Committee on Dietetics/Nutrition..............................................................11 DE Reg. 226 (Final) 4400 Delaware Manufactured Home Installation Board....................................11 DE Reg. 177 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 691 (Final) 5300 Board of Massage and Bodywork.............................................................11 DE Reg. 178 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 692 (Final) Uniform Controlled Substances Act Regulations...............................................11 DE Reg. 1024 (Prop.) Human Relations Commission1501 Equal Accommodations............................................................................11 DE Reg. 1357 (Prop.) 1502 Fair Housing.............................................................................................11 DE Reg. 1357 (Prop.) Office of the State Bank Commissioner2107/2208 Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Product Risks......................11 DE Reg. 90 (Final) 2108/2209 Statement on Subprime Mortgage Lending.....................................11 DE Reg. 298 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 693 (Final) 2302 Exemptions...............................................................................................11 DE Reg. 298 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 693 (Final) 3402 Surety Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit..............................................11 DE Reg. 298 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 693 (Final) 3700 Board of Examiners of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers......................................................................11 DE Reg. 814 (Final) Public Service CommissionPSC Regulation Docket No. 49:The Creation of a Competitive Market for Retail Electric Supply Service ..............................................................................11 DE Reg. 901 (Prop.) PSC Regulation Docket No. 51: Water Utilities ...............................................11 DE Reg. 465 (Prop.) PSC Regulation Docket No. 56: Rules to Implement the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Act .............................................................................11 DE Reg. 485 (Prop.) PSC Regulation Docket No. 60: Integrated Resource Planning for the Provision of Standard Offer Service by Delmarva Power & Light Company...................11 DE Reg. 906 (Prop.) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Division of Motor Vehicles2220 Determining Non-U.S. Citizen Driver License and Identification Card Expiration Dates..........................................................................................11 DE Reg. 913 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1261(Final) Division of Planning and Policy2309 Standards and Regulations for Subdivision Streets and State Highway Access .........................................................................................11 DE Reg. 67 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 815 (Final) Division of Technology and Support Services2501 External Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Procedure...............11 DE Reg. 731 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 1067 (Final) Division of Transportation SolutionsUniform Traffic Control Devices, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10...................................11 DE Reg. 227 (Final) Part 6......................................................................................................11 DE Reg. 694 (Final) Parts 1, 7, 8 and 9.......................................................................................11 DE Reg. 1372 (Prop.) Office of Motor Fuel Tax Administration2401 Regulations for the Office of Retail Gasoline Sales..................................11 DE Reg. 517 (Final) EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT Delaware Economic Development Office1104 Administration and Operation of Council on Development Finance.........11 DE Reg. 499 (Prop.) 11 DE Reg. 927 (Final) GOVERNOR’S OFFICE Executive Orders:No. 98 Establishing The Leadership For Education Achievement In Delaware Committee229 No. 99 Study By The State Fire Prevention Commission Regarding Audits of Volunteer Fire Companies................................230 No. 100 Creating a Task Force Dealing with the Delaware Psychiatric Center 519 No. 101 Establishing The Child Poverty Task Force.....520 No. 102 Creating The Delaware Information Assurance Task Force.....696 No. 103 Declaring Drought Watch.......... 821 No. 104 Establishment of the Statewide Interoperability Executive Council ...929 No. 105 Amendment to Executive Order Number One Hundred Two..... 1069 No. 106 Reallocation of State Private Activity Bond Volume Cap For Calendar Year 2007 and Initial Suballocation of State Private Activity Bond Volume Cap For Calendar Year 2008 1267 PUBLIC NOTICE The Delaware Harness Racing Commission, pursuant to 3 Del.C. §10005, proposes to change its Rule 8 by a change to Rule 8.3.5.9.4. The Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule changes on June 10, 2008. Written comments should be sent to Hugh J. Gallagher, Administrator of Harness Racing, Department of Agriculture, 2320 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Written comments will be accepted for thirty (30) days from the date of publication in the Register of Regulations on May 1, 2008. The proposed changes are for the purpose of updating Rule 8 to reflect current policies, practices and procedures. Copies are published online at the Register of Regulations website: http://regulations.delaware.gov/services/current_issue.shtml. A copy is also available for inspection at the Racing Commission office. (Break in Continuity of Sections) 8.1General Provisions The purpose of this Rule is to protect the integrity of horse racing, to ensure the health and welfare of race horses and to safeguard the interests of the public and the participants in racing. (Break in Continuity of Sections) 8.3.5.9Bleeder List 8.3.5.9.1The Bleeder Medication Veterinarian shall maintain a Bleeder List of all horses which have demonstrated external evidence of exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) or the existence of hemorrhage in the trachea post exercise upon: 8.3.5.9.1.1visual examination wherein blood is noted in one or both nostrils either: 8.3.5.9.1.1.1during a race; 8.3.5.9.1.1.2immediately post-race or post-exercise on track; or 8.3.5.9.1.1.3within one hour post-race or post-exercise in paddock and/or stable area, confirmed by endoscopic examination; or 8.3.5.9.1.2endoscopic examination, which may be requested by the owner or trainer who feels his horse is a bleeder. Such endoscopic examination must be done by a practicing veterinarian, at the owner's or trainer's expense, and in the presence of the Commission Veterinarian. Such an examination shall take place within one hour post-race or post-exercise; or 8.3.5.9.1.3presentation to the Commission Veterinarian, at least 48 hours prior to racing, of a current Bleeder Certificate from an official veterinarian from any other jurisdiction, which show the date, place and method -- visual or endoscopy -- by which the horse was determined to have bled, or which attests that the horse is a known bleeder and receives bleeder medication in that jurisdiction, provided that such jurisdiction's criteria for the identification of bleeders are satisfactory to the Commission Veterinarian. 8.3.5.9.2The confirmation of a bleeder horse must be certified in writing by the Commission Veterinarian and entered on the Bleeder List. Copies of the certification shall be issued to the owner of the horse or the owner's designee upon request. A copy of the bleeder certificate shall be attached to the horse's eligibility certificate. 8.3.5.9.3Every confirmed bleeder, regardless of age, shall be placed on the Bleeder List, and furosemide or Furosemide with Aminocaproic Acid, if applicable must be administered to the horse in accordance with these rules prior to every race, including qualifying races, in which the horse starts. 8.3.5.9.4A horse which bleeds (EPIH) based on the criteria set forth in 8.3.5.9.1 above shall be restricted from racing at any facility under the jurisdiction of the Commission, as follows: 8.3.5.9.4.11st time - 10 days; 8.3.5.9.4.22nd time - 30 days, provided that the horse must be added to or remain on the Bleeder List, and must complete a satisfactory qualifying race before resuming racing; 8.3.5.9.4.33rd time - 30 days, and the horse shall be added to the Steward's Veterinarian’s List, to be removed at the discretion of the Commission Veterinarian following a satisfactory qualifying race after the mandatory 30-day rest period; and 8.3.5.9.4.44th time - barred for life. 8.3.5.9.5An owner or trainer must notify the Commission Veterinarian immediately of evidence that a horse is bleeding following exercise or racing. 8.3.5.9.6A horse may be removed from the Bleeder List at the request of the owner or trainer, if the horse completes a 10-day rest period following such request, and then re-qualifies. A horse may discontinue the use of Aminocaproic Acid without a ten (10) day rest period or having to reliquary provided the horse was on Aminocaproic Acid for thirty (34) days or more. In addition, once a horse discontinues the use of Aminocaproic Acid, it is prohibited from using said medication for ninety (90) days from the date of its last administration for Aminocaproic Acid. 8.3.5.9.7Any horse on the Bleeder List which races in a jurisdiction where it is not eligible for bleeder medication, whether such ineligibility is due to the fact that it does not qualify for bleeder medication in that jurisdiction or because bleeder medication is prohibited in that jurisdiction, shall automatically remain on the Bleeder List at the discretion of the owner or trainer, provided that such decision by the owner or trainer must be declared at the time of the first subsequent entry in Delaware, and the Furosemide and Aminocaproic Acid symbols in the program shall appropriately reflect that the horse did not receive Furosemide or Furosemide with Aminocaproic Acid its last time out. Such an election by the owner or trainer shall not preclude the Chief DHRC Veterinarian, or Presiding Judge from requiring re-qualification whenever a horse on the Bleeder List races in another jurisdiction without bleeder medication, and the integrity of the Bleeder List may be questioned. 8.3.5.9.8Any horse on the Bleeder List which races without Furosemide or Furosemide with Aminocaproic Acid in any jurisdiction which permits the use of Furosemide or Furosemide with Aminocaproic Acid in any jurisdiction which permits the use of Lasix shall automatically be removed from the Bleeder List. In order to be restored to the Bleeder List, the horse must demonstrate EIPH in accordance with the criteria set forth in subdivision 8.3.5.9.1 above. If the horse does demonstrate EIPH and is restored to the Bleeder List, the horse shall be suspended from racing in accordance with the provisions of 8.3.5.9.4 above. 8.3.5.9.9The Presiding Judge, in consultation with the Commission Veterinarian, will rule on any questions relating to the Bleeder List. 8.3.5.10Medication Program Entries It is the responsibility of the trainer at the time of entry of a horse to provide the racing secretary with the bleeder medication status of the horse on the entry blank, and also to provide the Commission Veterinarian with a bleeder certificate, if the horse previously raced out-of-state on bleeder medication. (Break in Continuity of Sections) *Please Note: As the rest of the sections were not amended, they are not being published. A complete set of the rules and regulations for the Harness Racing Commission is available at: http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title3/500/index.shtml#TopOfPage Educational Impact Analysis Pursuant To 14 Del.C. Section 122(d) A.Type of Regulatory Action Requested Amendment to Existing Regulation B.Synopsis of Subject Matter of Regulation The Secretary of Education seeks to amend 14 DE Admin. Code 410 Satellite School Agreements to clarify the process by which a local school district or charter school can establish a satellite school. Pursuant to Title 14, Section 2005 of Delaware Code “a ‘satellite school’ is defined as a public school that operates in physical facilities leased from, donated by or located on property that is owned or leased by a private sector or governmental employer which is not the school district or charter school operating the satellite school.” Persons wishing to present their views regarding this matter may do so in writing by the close of business on or before June 6, 2008 to Susan Haberstroh, Education Associate, Regulation Review, Department of Education, at 401 Federal Street, Suite 2, Dover, Delaware 19901. A copy of this regulation is available from the above address or may be viewed at the Department of Education business office. C.Impact Criteria 1.Will the amended regulation help improve student achievement as measured against state achievement standards? The amended regulation outlines the process for the establishment of satellite schools not achievement standards. 2.Will the amended regulation help ensure that all students receive an equitable education? The amended regulation outlines the process for the establishment of satellite schools not equal education issues. 3.Will the amended regulation help to ensure that all students’ health and safety are adequately protected? The amended regulation addresses health and safety issues as part of the establishment of satellite schools. 4.Will the amended regulation help to ensure that all students’ legal rights are respected? The amended regulation outlines the process for the establishment of satellite schools not students’ legal rights 5.Will the amended regulation preserve the necessary authority and flexibility of decision making at the local board and school level? The amended regulation will preserve the necessary authority and flexibility of decision making at the local board and school level. 6.Will the amended regulation place unnecessary reporting or administrative requirements or mandates upon decision makers at the local board and school levels? The amended regulation will not place any unnecessary reporting or administrative requirements or mandates upon decision makers at the local board and school levels. 7.Will the decision making authority and accountability for addressing the subject to be regulated be placed in the same entity? The decision making authority and accountability for addressing the subject to be regulated will remain in the same entity. 8.Will the amended regulation be consistent with and not an impediment to the implementation of other state educational policies, in particular to state educational policies addressing achievement in the core academic subjects of mathematics, science, language arts and social studies? The amended regulation will be consistent with and not an impediment to the implementation of other state educational policies, in particular to state educational policies addressing achievement in the core academic subjects of mathematics, science, language arts and social studies. 9.Is there a less burdensome method for addressing the purpose of the regulation? The statue requires that there be a regulation concerning the establishment of satellite schools. 10.What is the cost to the State and to the local school boards of compliance with the regulation? There is no additional cost to the state and to the local school boards for compliance with the amended regulation. 410 Satellite School Agreements As per 14 Del.C. §2005 a satellite school is defined as a public school that operates in physical facilities leased from, donated by or located on property that is owned or leased by a private sector or governmental employer which is not the school district or charter school operating the satellite school. Satellite school facilities shall be subject to the same health and safety codes required of other public school facilities. Plans and specifications of proposed satellite school facilities shall be submitted for review and approval, as appropriate, to the following agencies by the local district or charter school board: Fire Marshal of appropriate jurisdiction, Architectural Accessibility Board, Division of Public Health for food preparation and serving area and swimming pools, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control for wastewater and erosion control, local building officials to provide a Certificate of Occupancy or Approval, State Risk Manager and the Department of Education. Certificates of Occupancy or Occupancy Permits shall be obtained from the appropriate jurisdictional authorities prior to occupancy of the facilities by the satellite school. A copy of such certificate or permit shall be provided to the Department of Education. The satellite school facilities shall be subject to the same periodic inspections for health and safety as other public schools. The reorganized school district or charter school shall confer with the State Risk Manager regarding any liabilities that they and their employees may be subject to and shall provide appropriate protection and coverage for same. 2 DE Reg. 1383 (2/1/99) 6 DE Reg. 1348 (4/1/03) Educational Impact Analysis Pursuant To 14 Del.C. Section 122(d) A.Type of Regulatory Action Requested Amendment to Existing Regulation B.Synopsis of Subject Matter of Regulation The Secretary of Education seeks to amend 14 DE Admin. Code 608 Unsafe School Choice Option for Students in Persistently Dangerous Schools and for Students who have been Victims of a Violent Felony. The amendment changes the title of the regulation to 608 Unsafe School Choice Option Policy, adds another definition and requires each school district and charter school to have an electronic copy on file with the Department of Education of the current policies and procedures describing school choice options to a student who is the victim of a violent felony, including the process for notifying parents and provide any new or revised policies and procedures to the Department of Education within ninety (90) days of any revision(s). In addition, the amended regulation clarifies suspension and expulsion data are used for the determination of persistently dangerous schools. Persons wishing to present their views regarding this matter may do so in writing by the close of business on or before June 6, 2008 to Susan Haberstroh, Education Associate, Regulation Review, Department of Education, at 401 Federal Street, Suite 2, Dover, DE 19901. A copy of this regulation is available from the above address or may be viewed at the Department of Education business office. C.Impact Criteria 1.Will the amended regulation help improve student achievement as measured against state achievement standards? The amended regulation addresses school climate issues which can have an impact on student achievement. 2.Will the amended regulation help ensure that all students receive an equitable education? The amended regulation addresses school climate issues not equitable education issues. 3.Will the amended regulation help to ensure that all students’ health and safety are adequately protected? The amended regulation continues to ensure all student’s health and safety are adequately protected. 4.Will the amended regulation help to ensure that all students’ legal rights are respected? The amended regulation addresses school climate issues that include the issue of students’ legal rights. 5.Will the amended regulation preserve the necessary authority and flexibility of decision making at the local board and school level? The amended regulation will preserve the necessary authority and flexibility of decision making at the local board and school level. 6.Will the amended regulation place unnecessary reporting or administrative requirements or mandates upon decision makers at the local board and school levels? The amended regulation will add some additional reporting and administrative requirements at the local board and school levels in order to comply with the federal statute. 7.Will the decision making authority and accountability for addressing the subject to be regulated be placed in the same entity? The decision making authority and accountability for addressing the subject to be regulated will remain in the same entity. 8.Will the amended regulation be consistent with and not an impediment to the implementation of other state educational policies, in particular to state educational policies addressing achievement in the core academic subjects of mathematics, science, language arts and social studies? The amended regulation will be consistent with and not an impediment to the implementation of other state educational policies, in particular to state educational policies addressing achievement in the core academic subjects of mathematics, science, language arts and social studies. 9.Is there a less burdensome method for addressing the purpose of the regulation? Federal legislation requires that the State have this regulation in order to receive federal funds. 10.What is the cost to the State and to the local school boards of compliance with the regulation? Federal funds are available to cover some of the additional costs to the State and to the local school boards for compliance with this regulation. 608 Unsafe School Choice Option for Students in Persistently Dangerous Schools and for Students who have been Victims of a Violent Felony Policy The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001), requires that a State Education Agency establish a State Unsafe School Choice Option policy in order to receive funding under ESEA. In this regulation, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated below: "Crime" shall have the same meaning as provided in 14 Del.C. §4112. "Enrolled Students" unless the context indicates otherwise, means all students included in the Delaware Student Information System (DELSIS) report for the year of the data collection. "Expulsion" means, for purposes of this regulation, the exclusion from the regular school setting for a period determined by the local district board or charter school board not to exceed one year. The process for readmission shall be determined by the local district board or charter school board. "Firearm" means handgun, rifle, shotgun, or other type of firearm as that term is defined in the federal Gun Free Schools Zone Act at 18 U.S.C.A. §921. "Fiscal Year" means the period of July 1 through June 30. "Gun Free Schools Violation" means the prohibited bringing to school, or possession while in school of a firearm by a student. "Persistently Dangerous School" means a school that has five or more unsafe incidents for every one hundred students enrolled for three consecutive fiscal years. "Safe School" means a school in the same school district that is not currently identified by the Department of Education as a persistently dangerous school. "School" means any public school including charter schools. School property shall have the same meaning as provided in 14 Del.C. §4112 (a)(9). "Suspension" means, for the purpose of this regulation, the external (out of school) removal of a student from the general school population. "Terroristic Threatening" shall have the same meaning as provided in 11 Del.C. §621. "Unsafe Incidents" means any of the following: The school suspended or expelled a student for a gGun fFree sSchools vViolation; or The school suspended or expelled a student for a crime committed on school property which is required to be reported under 14 Del.C. §4112; or The school reported a crime committed by a non student on school property that is required to be reported under 14 Del.C. §4112; or The school suspended or expelled a student for terroristic threatening as that term is defined in 11 Del.C. §621. "Violent Felony" shall have the same meaning as provided in 11 Del.C. §4201(c). (A list of these crimes can be found in the Delaware Guidelines for the Development of the Unsafe School Choice Option.) 2.1Beginning in July 2003, tThe Department of Education shall identify each persistently dangerous school using the data reported to it pursuant to the provisions of 14 Del.C. §4112 and, 14 DE Admin. Code 601, and any expulsion and suspension data as required by the Department. 2.12Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, any year that a school fails to comply with the reporting mandates, as set forth in 2.01 above, to the Delaware Department of Education or to the appropriate police agency as set forth above, the Department of Education will consider the school as if it otherwise met the criteria to be classified as a persistently dangerous school for that year until such time as it may be determined, in the sole discretion of the Department, that the school has met such reporting requirements. 2.23A school identified as persistently dangerous will retain that designation for the entire fiscal year. 3.1A student attending a persistently dangerous school shall be allowed to choice to a safe school in the same school district, including a charter school; provided such an option exists in the district, the student should be permitted to transfer to a school that is making adequate yearly progress and has not been identified as being in school improvement, corrective action or restructuring. 3.12Each public school district having one or more persistently dangerous schools and any charter school identified as a persistently dangerous school shall develop a plan and time line that describes the process for notifying parents of the school's status and for relocating any student who exercises the right to choice to a safe school. The plan shall also describe the corrective actions that will be implemented. The plan shall be forwarded to the Department of Education no later than September 15th of the year that the school is identified. 4.1A student who is the victim of a vViolent fFelony while in or on the grounds of a school in which the student is enrolled shall be allowed to choice to a safe school in the same school district, including a charter school; the student should be permitted to transfer to a school that is making adequate yearly progress and has not been identified as being in school improvement, corrective action or restructuring. 4.12All school districts and charter schools shall establish a plan that describes their policies and procedures for providing school choice options to a student who is the victim of a violent felony, including the process for notifying parents. These plans shall be forwarded to the Department of Education by September 15, 2003. Each school district and charter school shall have an electronic copy of the current policies and procedures on file with the Department of Education. 4.3Each school district and charter school shall provide an electronic copy of any new or revised policies and procedures within ninety (90) days of any revision(s) regardless of whether said revisions were made as a result of changes to Federal, state or local law, regulations, guidance or policies. 7 DE Reg. 67 (7/1/03) Education Impact Analysis Pursuant to 14 Del.C. Section 122(d) A.Type of Regulatory Action Required Amendment to Existing Regulation Synopsis of Subject Matter of the Regulation The Secretary of Education seeks to amend 14 DE Admin. Code 745 Criminal Background Check for Public School Related Employment by requiring student teachers to have criminal background checks prior to placement in a school setting. The amended regulation was originally advertised in the December 1, 2007 Register of Regulations. This regulation is being re-advertised to clarify the responsibility of the higher education institutions in regard to the criminal background checks for persons being placed in student teacher assignments. Persons wishing to present their views regarding this matter may do so in writing by the close of business on or before June 6, 2008 to Susan Haberstroh, Education Associate, Regulation Review, Department of Education, at 401 Federal Street, Suite 2, Dover, DE 19901. A copy of this regulation is available from the above address or may be viewed at the Department of Education business office. C.Impact Criteria 1.Will the amended regulation help improve student achievement as measured against state achievement standards? This regulation is related to criminal background checks for student teachers and does not directly affect the student achievement as measured against state achievement standards. 2.Will the amended regulation help ensure that all students receive an equitable education? This regulation is related to criminal background checks for student teachers and does not directly ensure whether students receive an equitable education. 3.Will the amended regulation help to ensure that all students’ health and safety are adequately protected? This regulation is related to criminal background checks for student teachers and will help ensure students’ health and safety are better adequately protected. 4.Will the amended regulation help to ensure that all students’ legal rights are respected? This regulation is related to criminal background checks for student teachers and does not directly affect that students’ legal rights are respected. 5.Will the amended regulation preserve the necessary authority and flexibility of decision making at the local board and school level? This regulation is related to criminal background checks for student teachers and preserves the necessary authority and flexibility of decision making at the local board and school levels. 6.Will the amended regulation place unnecessary reporting or administrative requirements or mandates upon decision makers at the local board and school levels? The re-advertised regulation is related to criminal background checks for student teachers and makes changes so as not to place unnecessary reporting or administrative requirements or mandates on decision makers at the local board or school levels. 7.Will the decision making authority and accountability for addressing the subject to be regulated be placed in the same entity? The re-advertised regulation is related to criminal background checks for student teachers and allows the higher education institutions to make the determination of suitability for placement in a public school to reduce administrative requirements at the district or school level. 8.Will the amended regulation be consistent with and not an impediment to the implementation of other state educational policies, in particular to state educational policies addressing achievement in the core academic subjects of mathematics, science, language arts and social studies? This regulation is related to criminal background checks for student teachers and is consistent with the implementation of other state educational policies. 9.Is there a less burdensome method for addressing the purpose of the regulation? The re-advertised regulation has been changed with input from the higher education institutions to help ensure this process is as efficient and less burdensome as possible. 10.What is the cost to the State and to the local school boards of compliance with the regulation? Currently the state provides funds for criminal background checks. 745 Criminal Background Check for Public School Related Employment and Student Teaching•All final candidates for public school related employment for compensation; •All those persons who supply contracted services directly to students of a public school, or those who supply contracted services to a public school which results in regular direct access to children in or through a public school; and •All those persons who have regular direct access to children in or through an extra duty position (also called Extra Pay for Extra Responsibility (EPER position) in public schools whether the person receives compensation or not. •Instructors in adult corrections institutions; •Instructors in adult education programs involving Apprenticeship, Trade Extension, or a vocational general interest programs, or instructors in Adult Basic Education and GED programs who do not service students under age 18; •Directly supervised professional artists sponsored by the Division of the Arts, Arts in Education Program, Very Special Arts and the Delaware Institute for the Arts in Education; and •Substitute food service workers. 10 DE Reg. 684 (10/01/06) 2.1.4.1Confirm the receipt of that original and disclose its contents to the district superintendent or charter school director or district or charter school chief personnel officer of other Delaware school districts or charter schools considering the person as a candidate. 2.1.4.2Send the original criminal background check to the placing school district or charter school if the candidate is hired or placed under contract in another Delaware school district or charter school, 2.1.4.3Send any subsequent criminal history information to the person’s employing or contracting school district(s) or charter school(s). 2.1.6.1The criminal background check shall have been conducted within the previous twelve (12) months and include a federal criminal background check; 2.1.6.2The criminal background check shall be sent directly from the criminal background check agency in the other state to a Delaware school district or charter school; 2.1.6.3A verification from the candidate's most recent employer(s) covering the previous twelve (12) months, stating that the employer knows of no offenses committed by the candidate during that time, shall be sent directly from the candidate's most recent employer(s) to the Delaware school district or charter school which was sent the original background check. 2.1.6.4The out of state candidate shall sign a release to allow the school district or charter school receiving the out of state criminal background check and the reference to confirm their receipt, disclose their contents and forward them, subject to the same disclosure regulations that apply to Delaware criminal background checks. 10 DE Reg. 684 (10/01/06) 3.1.4.1Confirm the receipt of that original and disclose its contents to the district superintendent or charter school director or district or charter school chief personnel officer of Delaware school districts or charter schools considering the person as a candidate for a Student Teaching Position. 3.1.4.2Send a copy of the criminal background check to the placing school district or charter school if the candidate is placed in a Student Teaching Position. 3.1.4.3Send any subsequent criminal history information to the school district or charter school where the candidate is engaged in student teaching activities. 3.1.5.1Notwithstanding the above, a school district or charter school may have criteria for student teaching placement that differs from the criteria for public school employment, therefore a person in a student teacher position may be denied subsequently employment. If a determination is made to deny a candidate employment based upon the criminal history, he/she shall have an opportunity to appeal as set forth in 7.0. 3.1.6.1The criminal background check shall have been conducted within the previous twelve (12) months and include a federal criminal background check; 3.1.6.2The criminal background check shall be sent directly from the criminal background check agency in the other state to the higher education institution; 3.1.6.3The out of state candidate shall sign a release to allow the higher education institution receiving the out of state criminal background check and the reference to confirm their receipt, disclose their contents and forward them, subject to the same disclosure regulations that apply to Delaware criminal background checks. 10 DE Reg. 684 (10/01/06) 10 DE Reg. 684 (10/01/06) 5.3.2.1 7.3.2.1Local school districts and charter schools shall develop procedures for appeals for reconsideration. The process shall be as informal and accessible as possible, but shall allow for impartial and complete review. 10 DE Reg. 684 (10/01/06) 10 DE Reg. 684 (10/01/06) 10 DE Reg. 684 (10/01/06) 5 DE Reg. 865 (10/1/01) 10 DE Reg. 684 (10/01/06) Educational Impact Analysis Pursuant To 14 Del.C. Section 122(d) A.Type of Regulatory Action Required Amendment to Existing Regulation Synopsis of Subject Matter of the Regulation The Secretary of Education seeks the consent of the State Board of Education to amend 14 DE Admin. Code 915 James H. Groves High School by adding the requirement in 4.4.1 that students enrolled in the James H. Groves High School must successfully complete and receive credit for a minimum of one Groves course in order to receive a State of Delaware diploma. Persons wishing to present their views regarding this matter may do so in writing by the close of business on or before Friday, June 6, 2008 to Susan Haberstroh, Education Associate, Regulation Review, Department of Education, at 401 Federal Street, Suite 2, Dover, Delaware 19901. A copy of this regulation is available from the above address or may be viewed at the Department of Education business office. C.Impact Criteria 1.Will the amended regulation help improve student achievement as measured against state achievement standards? The amended regulation will help improve student achievement as measured against state achievement standards by providing opportunities for older students to complete their high school education. 2.Will the amended regulation help ensure that all students receive an equitable education? The amended regulation will help ensure that all students receive an equitable education because the Groves students will have to meet the same standards as students in regular high school programs, except for physical education. 3.Will the amended regulation help to ensure that all students’ health and safety are adequately protected? The amended regulation addresses academic requirements not health and safety issues. 4.Will the amended regulation help to ensure that all students’ legal rights are respected? The amended regulation addresses academic requirements not legal rights issues. 5.Will the amended regulation preserve the necessary authority and flexibility of decision making at the local board and school level? The amended regulation will preserve the necessary authority and flexibility of decision making at the local board and school level. 6.Will the amended regulation place unnecessary reporting or administrative requirements or mandates upon decision makers at the local board and school levels? The amended regulation will not place unnecessary reporting or administrative requirements or mandates upon decision makers at the local board and school levels. 7.Will the decision making authority and accountability for addressing the subject to be regulated be placed in the same entity? The decision making authority and accountability for addressing the subject to be regulated will remain in the same entity. 8.Will the amended regulation be consistent with and not an impediment to the implementation of other state educational policies, in particular to state educational policies addressing achievement in the core academic subjects of mathematics, science, language arts and social studies? The amended regulation will be consistent with and not an impediment to the implementation of other state educational policies, in particular to state educational policies addressing achievement in the core academic subjects of mathematics, science, language arts and social studies. 9.Is there a less burdensome method for addressing the purpose of the regulation? There in no less burdensome method for addressing the purpose of the regulation. 10.What is the cost to the State and to the local school boards of compliance with the regulation? There is no additional cost to the State and to the local school board. 915 James H. Groves High School (Break in Continuity of Sections) 10 DE Reg. 988 (12/01/06) 10 DE Reg. 988 (12/01/06) 10 DE Reg. 988 (12/01/06) 7.1.2.1A formal request for full Center status shall be made to the Department at the end of year one as a satellite or pilot Center. The request shall include: 10 DE Reg. 988 (12/01/06) (Break in Continuity of Sections) *Please Note: As the rest of the sections were not amended, they are not being published. A copy of the entire regulation is available at: 915 James H. Groves High School PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) and under the authority of Title 31 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 5, Section 512, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) / Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) is proposing to amend the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan regarding the DRA 2005 Third Party Data Exchange Mandate. Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, compilations of data, testimony, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed new regulations must submit same to Sharon L. Summers, Planning & Policy Development Unit, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 or by fax to 302-255-4425 by May 31, 2008. The action concerning the determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulation will be based upon the results of Department and Division staff analysis and the consideration of the comments and written materials filed by other interested persons. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT The proposed amends the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan to document compliance with Section 6035 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA). Section 6035 requires States to have laws which mandate that third parties comply with all of the provisions of section 1902(a)(25)(I) of the Social Security Act (the Act). Statutory Authority •Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-171), enacted on February 8, 2006, Section 6035, Enhancing Third Party Identification and Payment •House Bill 101, 144th General Assembly, An Act to Amend Title 18 of the Delaware Code Relating to the Insurance Code Background Third Party Liability (TPL) refers to the legal obligation of third parties, i.e., certain individuals, entities, or programs, to pay all or part of the expenditures for medical assistance furnished under a State plan. The Medicaid program by law is intended to be the payer of last resort; that is, all other available third party resources must meet their legal obligation to pay claims before the Medicaid program pays for the care of an individual eligible for Medicaid. Examples of third parties which may be liable to pay for services include private health insurance, Medicare, employment-related health insurance, court-ordered health insurance derived by noncustodial parents, court judgments or settlements from a liability insurer, workers' compensation, first party probate-estate recoveries, long-term care insurance, and other State and Federal programs (unless specifically excluded by Federal statute). Individuals eligible for Medicaid assign their rights to third party payments to the State Medicaid agency. States are required to take all reasonable measures to ascertain the legal liability of third parties to pay for care and services available under the State plan. Once States have determined that a potentially liable third party exists, the State is required to either "cost avoid" or "pay and chase" claims. Cost avoidance is where the provider of services bills and collects from liable third parties before sending the claim to Medicaid. Pay and chase is utilized when the State Medicaid agency pays the medical bills and then attempts to recover from liable third parties. Section 6035(b) of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) created a new subsection (I) in section 1902(a)(25) of the Act. Under that new subsection, States are required to have laws that mandate health insurers or other parties that are legally responsible for payment of a claim for a health care item or service to provide the State with information that enables State Medicaid agencies to determine the existence of third party coverage for Medicaid recipients. States must amend their State plans to include an attestation that the required State law is in place. The provisions of section 6035 of the DRA were effective January 1, 2006, except where States must pass new laws to comply with the DRA. States that already have the requisite laws should submit an amendment to their State plan as soon as practicable. States that do not currently have the required laws in place should enact the required legislation during their next legislative session and submit a State Plan amendment as soon as the legislation has been enacted. Summary of Proposed Amendment House Bill (HB) 101 was signed into law by the Governor on February 4, 2008. HB 101 implements the requirement in the DRA mandate that states have laws in place to require that, as a condition of conducting business in the State, all health insurers provide eligibility and coverage information to the State Medicaid Agency, when the State requests such information. This information exchange will guarantee that third party insurance coverage is exhausted before Medicaid pays for a service for Medicaid recipients who also have third party coverage. The Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) will amend the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan to provide assurances, satisfactory to the Secretary, that it has laws in effect requiring health insurers (including parties that are legally responsible for payment of a claim for a health care item or service), as a condition of doing business in the state: (1)To provide, upon request of the state, eligibility and claims payment data with respect to individuals who are eligible for or receiving Medicaid; (2)To accept an individual’s or other entity’s assignment of rights (i.e., rights to payment from the parties) to the state; (3)To respond to any inquiry from the state regarding a claim for payment for any health care item or service submitted not later than three years after the date such item or service was provided; and, (4)To agree not to deny a claim submitted by the state solely on the basis of the date of submission of the claim. DMMA will also, amend the state plan regarding the frequency of data exchange for health insurance carriers from “biannually” to “No less than once every two (2) months, unless written permission is given in advance by the agency.” DMMA PROPOSED REGULATIONS #08-12 REVISIONS: 69 Revision:HCFA-PM-94-1(MB) FEBRUARY 1994 State/Territory: DELAWARE Citation- 4.22 Third Party Liability 42 CFR 433.137(a)The Medicaid agency meets all requirements of: (1)42 CFR 433.138 and 433.139. (2)42 CFR 433.145 through 433.148. (3)42 CFR 433.151 through 433.154. 1902(a)(25)(H) and (I)(4)Sections 1902(a)(25)(H) and (I). of the Act. Section 6035 of the (5)Section 6035 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 DRA of 2005 42 CFR 433.138(f)(b)Attachment 4.22-A (1)Specifies the frequency with which data exchanges required in §433.138(d)(1), (d)(3) and (d)(4) and the diagnosis and trauma code edits required in §433.138(e) are conducted; 42 CFR 433.138(g)(1)(ii)(2)Describes the methods and the agency uses for meeting and (2)(ii) the follow-up requirements contained in §433.138(g)(1)(i) and (g)(2)(i); 42 CFR 433.138(g)(3)(i)(3)Describes the methods the agency uses for following up and (iii)on information obtained through the State motor vehicle accident report file data exchange required under §433.138(d)(4)(ii) and specifies the time frames for incorporation into the eligibility case file and into its third party data base and third party recovery unit of all information obtained through the follow-up that identifies legally liable third party resources; and §433.138(g)(4)(i)(4)Describes the methods the agency uses for following up on through (iii) paid claims under §433.138(e) (methods include a procedure for periodically identifying those trauma codes that yield the highest third party collections and giving priority to following up on those codes) and specifies the time frames for incorporation into the eligibility case file and into its third party data base and third party recovery unit of all information obtained through the follow-up that identified legally liable third party resources. (Break in Continuity of Sections) ATTACHMENT 4.22-A Page 1 OMB NO.:0938-0193 STATE PLAN UNDER TITLE XIX OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT State/Territory: DELAWARE Requirements for Third Party Liability (TPL) – Identifying Liable Resources 1.Frequency of TPL Matches Data Exchange Frequency (42 CFR 433.138(f)): a.SSA wage – quarterly b.IV-A agency – in Delaware is the same as the Title XIX agency and updates are available, daily c.State Workmen’s Compensation files – weekly d.Motor vehicle – not computerized – no match available e.SWICA – quarterly f.Health Insurance Carriers – biannually no less than once every two (2) months, unless written permission is given in advance by the agency 2.Follow-up requirements of 42 CFR 433.138 (g)(1) (i) and (g) (2) (i): As soon as any matches on employers are received by the Delaware Client Information System (DCIS), the system will automatically generate a letter to verify health insurance coverage. This action will be taken within 30 days of the receipt of the match data. 3.State motor vehicle match is unavailable because of the information needed for TPL is not carried in the State’s motor vehicle automated system. (42 CFR 433.138(g)(3) 4.Trauma code reports are produced weekly by the fiscal agent. The TPL unit sends an accident inquiry form to the client/provider within two weeks regarding potential TPL. Positive responses result in a request for claims history and subsequent bills generated to applicable insurance company or attorney. Any information on ongoing legally liable third party resources is immediately entered into the third party database, which is part of the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). (42 CFR 433.138(g)(4) (Break in Continuity of Sections) NEW: SUPPLEMENT TO ATTACHMENT 4.22 STATE PLAN UNDER TITLE XIX OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT State/Territory: DELAWARE STATE LAWS REQUIRING THIRD PARTIES TO PROVIDE COVERAGE ELIGIBILITY AND CLAIMS DATA 1902(A)(25)(I)The State has in effect laws that require third parties to comply with the provisions, including those which require third parties to provide the State with coverage, eligibility and claims data, of 1902(A)(25)(I) of the Social Security Act. PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) and under the authority of Title 31 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 5, Section 512, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) / Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) is proposing to amend the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan related to School-Based Health Services. Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, compilations of data, testimony, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed new regulations must submit same to Sharon L. Summers, Planning & Policy Development Unit, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 or by fax to 302-255-4425 by May 31, 2008. The action concerning the determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulation will be based upon the results of Department and Division staff analysis and the consideration of the comments and written materials filed by other interested persons. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT The proposed amends the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan as it relates to School-Based Health Services. Statutory Authority •Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; •45 CFR Part 84, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance; •Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - P.L. 94-142; •Section 411(k)(13) of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 - P.L. 100-360; •42CFR§440.40, Early and Periodic Screening and Diagnosis and Treatment; •42CFR§431.53, Assurance of Transportation; and, •42CFR§433.20, Rates of FFP for Administration: Reimbursement for School-Based Administrative Expenditures (NEW) Background School-Based Health Services The Medicaid program can pay for certain medically necessary services which are specified in Medicaid law when provided to individuals eligible under the state plan for medical assistance. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) formerly called the Education of the Handicapped Act, authorized Federal funding to states for programs that impact Medicaid payment for services provided in schools. Section 411(k)(13) of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-360) amended section 1903(c) of the Act to permit Medicaid payment for medical services provided to children under IDEA through a child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). This amendment was enacted to ensure that Medicaid would cover the health-related services under IDEA. Under Part B of IDEA, school districts must prepare an IEP for each child which specifies all special education and “related services” needed by the child. The Medicaid program can pay for some of the “health related services” required by Part B of IDEA in an IEP, if they are among the services specified in Medicaid law. In addition, the services must be included in the state’s Medicaid plan or available through the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program. Examples of such services include physical therapy, speech pathology services, occupational therapy, psychological services and medical screening and assessment services. In summary, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) policy is that health-related services included in a child’s IEP or IFSP can be covered under Medicaid if all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements are met. A state may cover services often included in an IEP or IFSP as long as: 1) the services are medically necessary and coverable under a Medicaid coverage category (speech therapy, physical therapy, etc.); 2) all other Federal and state regulations are followed, including those for provider qualifications, comparability of services and the amount, duration and scope provisions; and, 3) the services are included in the state’s plan or available under the EPSDT Program. School Administration Expenditures and Costs Related to Transportation of School-Age Children Between Home and School. On December 28, 2007, CMS published a final rule, at 72 Federal Register 73635, which would eliminate Federal Medicaid payment for school administration expenditures and costs related to transportation of school-aged children between home and school. The Secretary has found that these activities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Medicaid State plan and are not within the definition of the optional transportation benefit. Based on these determinations, under this final rule, Federal Medicaid payments will no longer be available for administrative activities performed by school employees or contractors, or anyone under the control of a public or private educational institution, and for transportation from home to school. This regulation is effective on February 26, 2008. Under legislation passed by Congress, there is a six-month delay in implementing these changes so school budgets in the 2007-2008 school year will not be affected. However, Congress is making new efforts to delay CMS’s rules to allow time for further review of the financial impact the rules will have on states, local government agencies and providers. The current moratorium that precludes CMS from implementing these rules will expire on June 30, 2008. Summary of Proposed Amendment CMS reviewed both the School-Based Health Services program and reimbursement methodology included in the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan. Pending that review, CMS only approved the current methodology until July 1, 2008. The Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) must amend the State Plan at Attachment 3.1-A to clarify and update the description of covered categories of services and revise the reimbursement methodology for these services at Attachment 4.19-B. Therefore, effective July 1, 2008, reimbursement for covered services provided or purchased by the Department of Education (DOE) or Local Education Agencies (LEA) is determined on a fee-for-service basis. Rates include allowable direct costs (salaries, benefits, purchase of service and other costs directly related to the delivery of the medical services) and indirect costs, allocated as part of an approved Cost Allocation Plan per OMB Circular A-87. Rates must be consistent with efficiency, economy and quality of care. Also, upon implementation by CMS, Federal Financial Participation (FFP) will not be available for the cost of transportation of school-age children between home and school pursuant to 42 CFR §§431.53(b) and 433.20. The provisions of this amendment are subject to approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). DMMA PROPOSED REGULATIONS #08-17 REVISIONS: ATTACHMENT 3.1-A Page 2 Addendum State of Delaware AMOUNT, DURATION, AND SCOPE OF MEDICAL AND REMDIAL CARE AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CATEGORICALLY NEEDY LIMITATIONS: 4.b.EPSDT services are limited only by medical necessity criteria and are not arbitrarily limited in amount, duration, or scope. Limitations on organ transplants are identified in Attachment 3.1-A, Page 1 Addendum. Non-State Plan EPSDT services include: 1)Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) services facilities that are licensed as such by the State’s Office of Health Facilities, Licensing and Certification and that are provided as an alternative to more expensive institutionalization or as an alternative to community/home care for children who are determined to be in medical need of the service. These services include nursing, nutrition, developmental assessment, speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy provided in an outpatient setting, up to twelve hours per day, five days a week. PPEC services will must be prior authorized on an individual basis, using policy established by the Delaware Medicaid program. ATTACHMENT 3.1-A Page 2 Addendum State of Delaware AMOUNT, DURATION, AND SCOPE OF MEDICAL AND REMDIAL CARE AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CATEGORICALLY NEEDY 4.b.(continued) 2)School-Based Health Services – Medicaid covers the following health and mental health services provided in a school setting or purchased by the Delaware Department of Education (DOE) or Local Education Agency (LEA) when they are medically necessary and furnished by providers meeting specified criteria: (a)EPSDT screens, including vision, dental, immunization, orthopedic and developmental screening (per 42 CFR §440.40(b) and 441 Subpart B) (b)Nursing Services, including provision of one-on-one individualized Health Education (per 42 CFR §440.60 and §440.170) (c)Assessment and/or Treatment as follows: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Language, and Hearing Services, Vision, Dental, Immunizations, Developmental/Orthopedic, Health Education, Psychological (per 42 CFR §440.110) (d)Medically necessary behavioral health services designed to correct or ameliorate a mental health or developmental disability and restore a recipient to his or her best possible level of functioning as determined via an EPSDT screen and documented in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)/Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) (per 42 CFR §§440.130 and 440.160), including: •Mental health assessment •Psychological and developmental testing •Counseling and therapy •Facility-based mental health or developmental disability treatment •Inpatient psychiatric services for individuals under age 21 If the regulatory changes at 42 CFR §§431.53(b) and 433.20 regarding the elimination of reimbursement for the cost of transportation of school-age children between home and school either as a reimbursable service or administrative activity are implemented, Delaware will cease claiming for those costs as of the effective date. With the exception of EPSDT screens, all services provided under this section are diagnostic or active treatments designed to reasonably improve the student’s physical or mental condition and are provided to the student whose condition or functioning can be expected to reasonably improve with interventions. Such services shall be medically necessary and shall be prescribed in a written treatment plan signed by a licensed practitioner within the scope of practice as defined under state law or regulations and documented in the student’s IEP/IFSP. Services must be performed by qualified professionals operating within the scope of their practice under State law and regulations. ATTACHMENT 3.1-A Page 2 Addendum State of Delaware AMOUNT, DURATION, AND SCOPE OF MEDICAL AND REMDIAL CARE AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CATEGORICALLY NEEDY Services must be provided by qualified providers who meet the requirements of the regulations cited above in this section and other applicable state law and regulations. Unlicensed professionals may operate under the direction of a licensed practitioner who acts as supervisor and is responsible for the work, who plans the work and methods, who regularly reviews the work performed and who is accountable for the results. Supervision must adhere to the requirements of the practitioner’s applicable licensing board. The licensed practitioner must co-sign documentation for all services provided by practitioners under his or her direction. Providers must maintain all records necessary to fully document the nature, quality, amount and medical necessity of services furnished to Medicaid recipients. 3)Mental Health and Drug/Alcohol services approved and monitored through the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families. These include: (a)Mental Health Outpatient Services (b)Mental Health Case Management (c)Professional Medical Services (i.e., neurologists, clinical psychologists, psychiatric social workers and other licensed medical providers) (d)Psychiatric facility services (e)Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Services 4)Assistive Technology 5)Orthotics and Prosthetics 6)Chiropractic Services 7)Any other medical or remedial care provided by licensed medical providers 8)Any other services as required by §6403 of OBRA ’89 as it amended §1902(a)(43), §1905(a)(4)(B) and added a new §1905(r) to the Act (Break in Continuity of Sections) ATTACHMENT 4.19-B Page 19a 5.Other EPSDT Services Reimbursement for services not otherwise covered under the State Plan is determined by the Medicaid agency through review of a rate setting committee. Non-institutional services are paid on a fee-for- service basis. Institutional services are per diem rates based on reasonable costs. These services include: (a)Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care - see ATT. 4.19-B, Page 7 (b)Inpatient and Partial Hospital Psychiatric Services – reimbursed on a per diem basis (c)Outpatient Psychiatric Facility Services - fee-for-service (d)School-Based Health Services - fee-for-service: this reimbursement methodology will expire effective July 1, 2008 reimbursement for covered services provided or purchased by the Department of Education (DOE) or Local Education Agencies (LEA) is determined on a fee-for- service basis. Rates include allowable direct costs (salaries, benefits, purchase of service and other costs directly related to the delivery of the medical services) and indirect costs, allocated as part of an approved Cost Allocation Plan per OMB Circular A-87. Rates must be consistent with efficiency, economy and quality of care. Upon implementation by CMS, FFP will not be available for the cost of transportation of school-age children between home and school pursuant to 42 CFR §§431.53(b) and 433.20 (e)Mental Health and Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Services: •Institutional - per diem •Non-Institutional - fee-for-service or, if managed by the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families’ Division of Child Mental Health (see ATTACHMENT 4.19-B, Page 19 Addendum). PUBLIC NOTICE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER MATTHEW DENN hereby gives notice of intent to adopt proposed Department of Insurance Regulation 606 relating to the standardization of insurance identification cards and notification to the Division of Motor Vehicles of the termination of automobile insurance. The docket number for this proposed amendment is 730. The purpose of the proposed amendment to regulation is to eliminate the requirement that insurance identification cards be issued for periods of less than six months when the payment period is for a period of less than six months and to delete the requirement that fleet vehicles carry vehicle-specific identification cards. The text of the proposed amendment is reproduced in the May 2008 edition of the Delaware Register of Regulations. The text can also be viewed at the Delaware Insurance Commissioner’s website at: http://www.delawareinsurance.gov/departments/documents/ProposedRegs/ProposedRegs.shtml. The Department of Insurance does not plan to hold a public hearing on the proposed changes. Any person can file written comments, suggestions, briefs, compilations of data or other materials concerning the proposed amendments. Any written submission in response to this notice and relevant to the proposed changes must be received by the Department of Insurance no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday June 2, 2008, and should be addressed to Mitchell G. Crane, Esquire, Delaware Department of Insurance, 841 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, DE 19904, or sent by fax to 302.739.2021 or email to mitch.crane@state.de.us. 11 DE Reg. 800 (12/01/07) 11 DE Reg. 800 (12/01/07) 11 DE Reg. 800 (12/01/07) 4.2.1.1Size: Not smaller than 3-1/2" x 2-1/4" or larger than 3" x 5" 4.2.1.2Weight: Optional 4.2.1.3Color: White 4.2.1.4Each card shall be printed on paper stock which contains a clearly visible watermark, screened color, reflective ink, or laser-lock which prevents unauthorized or fraudulent reproduction. The watermark must be a company logo, or a generic insurance-specific logo which clearly identifies the watermark as issued by an insurance company. The ACORD "ghost script" anti-fraud paper with the ACORD watermark shall satisfy the watermark requirement. 4.2.2.10.1 5.1.10.1Year, Make, and Vehicle Identification Number ("VIN") of the vehicle(s) insured. Model of the vehicle may be shown as the Make. The Year, and Make of the vehicle may be abbreviated, but the complete VIN must be shown. Amended Section 4 became effective May 12, 1993. 11 DE Reg. 800 (12/01/07) 11 DE Reg. 800 (12/01/07) 11 DE Reg. 800 (12/01/07) 11 DE Reg. 800 (12/01/07) 11 DE Reg. 800 (12/01/07) 11 DE Reg. 800 (12/01/07) 11 DE Reg. 800 (12/01/07) 11 DE Reg. 800 (12/01/07) 11 DE Reg. 800 (12/01/07) REGISTER NOTICE SAN # 2008-04 1.TITLE OF THE REGULATION: 2.BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF THE SUBJECT, SUBSTANCE AND ISSUES: The purpose of this action is to ensure that Delaware’s Bald Eagle population persists after protection from the federal Endangered Species Act was terminated on 8 August 2007. Bald eagles are very sensitive to disturbance which may result in failure of nests or abandonment of nest sites. In Delaware, the acreage of development in proximity to current nest sites is proposed to double in the next five years. Scientific studies from this region show eagles require significant no-disturbance buffers around their nests in order to persist. The purpose of this regulation is to maintain the same level of protection to eagle nest sites that was in place under the Endangered Species Act prior to August 2007. Eagles are a significant non-consumptive wildlife resource that will require protection in order to persist. 3.POSSIBLE TERMS OF THE AGENCY ACTION: N/A 4.STATUTORY BASIS OR LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ACT: Title 7, Delaware Code, Chapter 1: § 102 (a) Title 7, Delaware Code, Chapter 7, Subchapter II: § 739 (a) 5.OTHER REGULATIONS THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSAL: None 6.NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT: The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife, will conduct a public hearing on the proposed new regulation 19.0 Bald Eagle Protection. Bald eagles are very sensitive to disturbance. Delaware Code currently protects eagles from disturbance but does not define disturbance. The new regulation will define disturbance by proposing to adopt the same protection to eagle nest sites that was formerly provided under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 prior to the eagle’s removal from the federal Endangered Species List in August of 2007. The proposed regulation may be inspected at the Department’s offices located in room B234 at the Richardson and Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover Delaware, 19901. For additional information interested parties can also contact Karen Bennett (302-739-9912) or Christopher Heckscher (302-653-2880). A public hearing will be held in the DNREC auditorium in the Richardson and Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, on 4 June 2008 at 7 pm. Citizens may address comments in writing to the Wildlife Section, Division of Fish and Wildlife, 4876 Hay Point Landing Road, Smyrna, 19977. E-mail comments may be sent to Karen.bennett@state.de.us, Christopher.Heckscher@state.de.us or Lisa.Vest@state.de.us. The record will remain open for written comments until 4:30 pm June 14, 2008. Prior to the hearing, a public workshop will be given in the DNREC auditorium in the Richardson and Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, 28 May 2008. The purpose of this workshop will be to provide information to the public regarding the proposed regulation. 7.PREPARED BY: Christopher M. Heckscher 302-653-28808 April 2008 Name/Phone #Date 3901 Wildlife (Break in Continuity of Sections) (Penalty Title 7 Del.C. §739(a)) 19.1Nest site protection. This regulation provides two zones of protection for active bald eagle nests: (1) Limited activity is permitted between 750 feet and 1,320 feet from the nest from July 1 through November 30 by permit from the Director of the Division of Fish and Wildlife. Permissible activities between 750 feet and 1,320 feet shall be determined by the Division of Fish and Wildlife on a case by case basis; (2) No activity is permitted between the nest and 750 feet. 19.1.1Exemptions. Exemptions include all regularly occurring pre-existing activities including but not limited to agricultural practices, legal game hunting, transient watercraft, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, as long as the level or frequency of the pre-existing activity will not be increased. Exemptions may be considered on a case by case basis where such exemptions are deemed unlikely to negatively affect eagles by a Division of Fish and Wildlife Biologist and are not in conflict with federal regulations. 19.1.2For the purposes of subsection 19.1, the term “active bald eagle nest” shall mean any nest that has been in use by a pair of bald eagles at any time in the previous five-year period as determined by a Division of Fish and Wildlife biologist. 19.1.3For the purposes of subsection 19.1.1, the term “regularly occurring pre-existing activity” shall mean all activity that has taken place within protection zones noted in 18.1 on an annual basis prior to nest placement. Regularly occurring pre-existing activity shall not result in an increased level of activity within protection zones defined in subsection 19.1. *Please Note: As the rest of the sections were not amended, they are not being published. A copy of the entire regulation is available at: 3901 Wildlife DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION 400 Delaware Gaming Control Board PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, pursuant to 29 Del.C. Chapter 101 and 28 Del.C. Chapter 11, Section 1122 (a)(2), and 28 Del.C. section 1503, the Delaware Gaming Control Board proposes to revise its Rules and Regulations. The proposed Rules and Regulations will make regulatory changes to the maximum wagering limits for charitable gambling other than raffles as well as add a definition of the term week as it relates to charitable gambling. Bingo, Raffles, Charitable Gambling other than Raffles and No Limit Texas Hold’em Poker have had the application submission time lines added to the appropriate section of the rules and regulations. A public hearing will be held on the proposed Rules and Regulations on Thursday, June 5th, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. in Conference Room B, second floor, Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904. The Board will receive and consider input in writing from any person on the proposed Rules and Regulations. Any written comments shall be submitted to the Board in care of the Division of Professional Regulation at the above address. The final date to submit written comments shall be at the above scheduled Public Hearing. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of the proposed Rules and Regulations or make comments at the Public Hearing should notify the Division of Professional Regulation at (302) 744-4500. 2 DE Reg. 1224 (1/1/99) 2 DE Reg. 1224 (1/1/99) 8 DE Reg. 531 (10/01/04) 2 DE Reg. 1224 (1/1/99) 3 DE Reg. 1692 (6/1/00) 4 DE Reg. 334 (8/1/00) 2 DE Reg. 1224 (1/1/99) 2 DE Reg. 1761 (4/1/99) (Break in Continuity of Sections) 402 Regulations Governing Raffles These regulations shall apply to any raffle conducted under 28 Del.C. §1130 in which the value of the prize or prizes to be awarded is $5,000 or more or in which the ticket price is $5.00 or more for a single drawing for prizes, or $15.00 or more for a series of drawings for prizes occurring on a periodic schedule exceeding one month. These regulations are issued pursuant to the authority granted the Delaware Gaming Control Board in 28Del.C. §1122(2). 2 DE Reg. 1224 (1/1/99) (Break in Continuity of Sections) 2 DE Reg. 1224 (1/1/99) (Break in Continuity of Sections) 403 Regulations Governing Charitable Gambling Other Than Raffles 2 DE Reg. 1224 (1/1/99) (Break in Continuity of Sections) 11 DE Reg. 516 (10/01/07) (Break in Continuity of Sections) 2 DE Reg. 1224 (1/1/99) 2 DE Reg. 1224 (1/1/99) 11 DE Reg. 516 (10/01/07) 2 DE Reg. 1224 (1/1/99) 404 Regulations Governing No Limit Texas Hold’em Poker 11 DE Reg. 516 (10/01/07) *Please Note: As the rest of the sections were not amended, they are not being published. A copy of the entire regulation is available at: 400 Delaware Gaming Control Board 1400 Board of Electrical Examiners PUBLIC NOTICE The Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners, in accordance with 29 Del.C. Chapter 101 and 24 Del.C. §1406(a)(1), proposes amendments to its regulation sections 1.0 through 3.0, 5.0 through 7.0, and 15.0. Changes to section 1.0 include deleting language that unnecessarily repeats statutory language and making explicit licensees’ obligation to notify the Board of a change of address. Changes to sections 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, and 6.0 are technical, including deleting language that repeats statutory language. Section 5.0 is proposed for deletion as unnecessary. The proposed addition to 7.0 Expiration and Renewal creates a mandatory audit of all late-renewed licensees to verify compliance with the continuing education and insurance requirements. The proposed addition to 15.0 Inspection agencies clarifies the word “salary” as used in 24 Del.C. §1421(j). A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor Conference Room A of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904. The Board will receive and consider input in writing from any person concerning the proposed regulations. Written comments should be submitted to the Board care of Judy Letterman at the above address. The final date to submit written comments shall be at the public hearing. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of the proposed regulations or to make comments at the public hearing should contact Judy Letterman at the above address or by calling (302) 744-4500. The Board will consider promulgating the proposed regulations immediately following the public hearing. 7 DE Reg. 1167 (3/1/04) 9 DE Reg. 260 (8/1/05) 4 DE Reg. 1788 (5/1/01) 6 DE Reg. 1495 (5/1/01) 4 DE Reg. 1788 (5/1/01) 4 DE Reg. 1788 (05/01/01) 10 DE Reg. 1329 (02/01/07) 4 DE Reg. 1788 (05/01/01) 9 DE Reg. 260 (08/01/05) 10 DE Reg. 1329 (02/01/07) 11 DE Reg. 812 (12/01/07) (Break in Continuity of Sections) 4 DE Reg. 1788 (05/01/01) 6 DE Reg. 1495 (05/01/03) 7 DE Reg. 1167 (03/01/04) 10 DE Reg. 1329 (02/01/07) *Please Note: As the rest of the sections were not amended, they are not being published. A copy of the entire regulation is available at: 1400 Board of Electrical Examiners 2600 Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to 24 Del.C. §2604(a)(1), the Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers has proposed revisions to its rules and regulations. A public hearing will be held on May 27, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. in the second floor conference room A of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware, where members of the public can offer comments. Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the proposed rules and regulations may obtain a copy from the Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904. Persons wishing to submit written comments may forward these to the Board at the above address. The final date to receive written comments will be at the public hearing. The Board proposes amendments to Rule 1.2.3, which addresses supervision of a Physical Therapist Assistant who has one year or more experience. Currently, the Physical Therapist Assistant must receive on-site, face to face supervision, by the supervising Physical Therapist, at least once every fifth treatment day or once every three weeks, whichever occurs first. These supervisory visits require the presence of two practitioners: the Physical Therapist and the Physical Therapist Assistant. The amended Rule 1.2.3 requires on-site face to face supervision at least once every twelfth visit or once every four weeks, whichever occurs first. This change in supervision requirements decreases the number of required supervisory visits involving the presence of two practitioners. Consequently, practitioners would be able to see more patients with the benefit of enhancing the provision of physical therapy services to the public. Rule 1.2.3 is further revised to state that, in addition to providing the required supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant, the supervising Physical Therapist must also see the patient at least once every sixth treatment day. Thus, although there will be a decrease in the number of supervisory visits, the patient will be seen by the Physical Therapist on a regular basis. This amendment ensures that the change in supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant will not adversely impact patient care. The Board will consider promulgating the proposed regulations at its regularly scheduled meeting following the public hearing. 1.2.1.1a licensed Physical Therapist or Athletic Trainer supervisor shall be on the premises when the individual with a temporary license is practicing and 1.2.1.2evaluations and progress notes written by the individual with a temporary license shall be co-signed by the licensed Physical Therapist supervisor. 4 DE Reg. 1114 (1/1/01) 5 DE Reg. 2101 (5/1/02) 8 DE Reg. 1587 (5/1/05) *Please Note: As the rest of the sections were not amended, they are not being published. A copy of the entire regulation is available at: 2600 Examining Board of Physical Therapists 2930 Council on Real Estate Appraisers PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to 24 Del.C. § 4006(a)(1), the Council on Real Estate Appraisers has proposed an amendment to its rules and regulations. A new Rule 2.5.10 is added to specify that at least 14 hours of continuing education per licensure period must be taken in a traditional classroom setting, including the mandatory 7 hour USPAP update course. In addition, the mandatory 2 hour Delaware law, rules and regulations course much be taken in a traditional classroom setting, in Delaware. This new Rule 2.5.10 will supersede the version of Rule 2.5.10 set forth in the Final Order on rule revisions published in the Register of Regulations on May 1, 2008. A public hearing will be held on June 17, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. in the second floor conference room A of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware, where members of the public can offer comments. Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the proposed rules and regulations may obtain a copy from the Delaware Council on Real Estate Appraisers, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 11904. Persons wishing to submit written comments may forward these to the Council at the above address. The final date to receive written comments will be at the public hearing. The Council will consider promulgating the proposed regulations at its regularly scheduled meeting following the public hearing. 1.2.2.1Initial application and licensure for appraiser trainee license 1.2.2.2Initial application and licensure for licensed real property appraiser license 1.2.2.3Initial application and certification for certified residential real property appraiser certificate 1.2.2.4Initial application and certification for certified general real property appraiser certificate 1.2.2.5Renewal 1.2.2.6Duplicate license and certificate 1.2.2.7Roster 1.2.2.8Federal Appraiser Registry 1.2.2.9Letter of Good Standing 4 DE Reg. 1504 (03/01/01) 9 DE Reg. 1377 (03/01/06) 2.1.1.1certified general real property appraiser; 2.1.1.2certified residential real property appraiser; 2.1.1.3licensed real property appraiser; and 2.1.1.4trainee real property appraiser. 2.2.4.1Persons with in an inactive license or certificate must complete the same continuing education requirement as active licensees or certificate holders. Evidence of completion is due at renewal as provided in Rule 2.3. 2.2.4.2An inactive license or certificate can be reactivated by notifying the Council in writing. 2.3.1.1No continuing education is required for fewer than 16 months of licensure; 2.3.1.2Effective with the licensure period beginning November 1, 2007, fourteen (14) hours of continuing education are required after at least 6months but fewer than 24 months of licensure; and 2.3.1.3twenty-eight (28) hours of continuing education are required after 24 months of licensure. 2.5.3.1Proof of attendance. While course brochures may be used to verify contact hours, they are not considered to be acceptable proof for use of verification of course attendance; 2.5.3.2Date of CE course; 2.5.3.3Instructor of CE course; 2.5.3.4Sponsor of CE course; 2.5.3.5Title of CE course; and 2.5.3.6Number of hours of CE course. 2.5.4.1the seven (7) hour National USPAP Update Course or its equivalent as determined through the AQB Course Approval Program or by an alternate method established by the AQB and 2.5.4.2two (2) hours of education on Delaware Law, Rules and Regulations 2.5.5.1Influences on real estate value 2.5.5.2Legal consideration of appraisal 2.5.5.3Types of value 2.5.5.4Real estate markets and analysis 2.5.5.5Valuation process 2.5.5.6Property description 2.5.5.7Highest and best use 2.5.5.8Appraisal math & statistics 2.5.5.9Sales comparison approach 2.5.5.10Site value 2.5.5.11Cost approach 2.5.5.12Income approach 2.5.5.13Valuation of partial interests 2.5.5.14Appraisal standards and ethics 2.5.5.15Narrative report writing 2.5.5.16Appraisal Statistical concepts 2.5.5.17Ad valorem taxation 2.5.5.18Arbitration 2.5.5.19Business courses related to real estate appraisal 2.5.5.20Development cost estimating 2.5.5.21Ethics and standards of professional practice 2.5.5.22Land use planning, zoning and taxation 2.5.5.23Management, leasing, brokerage, timesharing 2.5.5.24Property development 2.5.5.25Real estate appraisal (valuations/evaluations) 2.5.5.26Real estate financing and investment 2.5.5.27Real estate law 2.5.5.28Real estate litigation 2.5.5.29Real estate appraisal related computer applications 2.5.5.30Real estate securities and syndication 2.5.5.31Real property exchange 2.5.5.32Delaware law and regulations 2.5.6.1Teaching, including preparation time up to the number of hours spent teaching, for example, a 3 hour class can be submitted for 6 hours if the preparation time was at least 3 hours. 2.5.6.2Program development 2.5.6.3Authorship of textbooks 2.5.9.1AQB approved organizations providing approval of course design and delivery, such as the International Distance Education Certification Center (IDECC); 2.5.9.2A college that qualifies for content approval and awards academic credit for the distance education course; or 2.5.9.3A qualifying college for content approval with a distance education delivery program that approves the course design and delivery that incorporates interactivity; 4 DE Reg. 1504 (03/01/01) 6 DE Reg. 1668 (06/01/03) 9 DE Reg. 1377 (03/01/06) 11 DE Reg. 813 (12/01/07) *Please Note: As the rest of the sections were not amended, they are not being published. A copy of the entire regulation is available at: 2930 Council on Real Estate Appraisers 5300 Board of Massage and Bodywork PUBLIC NOTICE The Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork, in accordance with 29 Del.C. Chapter 101 and 24 Del.C. §5306(a)(1), proposes amendments to its regulation sections 1.0, 2.0, and 7.0. Specifically, the proposed additions to 1.0 Definitions define the two categories of allowable continuing education. The proposed amendments to 2.0 Filing of Application for Licensure as Massage/Bodywork Therapist clarify the language of that section but do not alter the substance of the provision. The proposed amendments to 7.0 Continuing Education provide for online licensure renewal, allow half of continuing education requirements to be fulfilled online, clarify the categorical restrictions on continuing education, and provide for the automatic approval of the content of continuing education courses approved by either the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork ("NCBTMB") or the American Massage Therapy Association (“AMTA”). A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in the second floor Conference Room B of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904. The Board will receive and consider input in writing from any person concerning the proposed regulations. Written comments should be submitted to the Board care of Nancy Fields at the above address. The final date to submit written comments shall be at the public hearing. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of the proposed regulations or to make comments at the public hearing should contact Nancy Fields at the above address or by calling (302) 744-4500. The Board will consider promulgating the proposed regulations immediately following the public hearing. Chair Massage Deep Tissue Massage Therapy Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy Myofascial Release Therapy Neuromuscular Therapy Swedish Massage Therapy Trager Visceral Manipulation Acupressure Craniosacral therapy Clinical aroma therapy Hellerwork Process Acupressure Reflexology Rolfing Shiatsu 3 DE Reg. 1516 (5/1/00) 4 DE Reg. 1245 (2/1/01) 8 DE Reg. 692 (11/1/04) 10 DE Reg. 575 (09/01/06) 11 DE Reg. 692 (11/01/07) 4 DE Reg. 1245 (2/1/01) 8 DE Reg. 692 (11/1/04) 10 DE Reg. 575 (09/01/06) 3 DE Reg. 1516 (5/1/00) 4 DE Reg. 1245 (2/1/01) 8 DE Reg. 692 (11/1/04) 10 DE Reg. 575 (09/01/06) 5 DE Reg. 827 (10/01/01) 8 DE Reg. 692 (11/1/04) 10 DE Reg. 575 (09/01/06) 8 DE Reg. 692 (11/1/04) 10 DE Reg. 575 (09/01/06) 7.1.2.1If the license is issued more than twelve (12) months prior to the next renewal date, the licensee shall complete twenty-four (24) hours of acceptable continuing education CEduring the licensing period. 7.1.2.2If the license is issued less than twelve (12) months prior to the next renewal date, the licensee shall complete twelve (12) hours of acceptable continuing education CE during the licensing period. 7.3.2.1Courses in modalities such as are listed in Rule 1.5, which are modalities other than in the practice of massage and bodywork 7.3.2.2Personal growth and self-improvement courses 7.3.2.3Business Management Courses 7.3.2.4Courses taught by correspondence or mail 7.3.2.5Courses taught by video, teleconferencing, video conferencing or computer. 7.3.2.6Courses in anatomy or physiology 3 DE Reg. 1516 (5/1/00) 4 DE Reg. 1245 (2/1/01) 4 DE Reg. 1944 (6/1/01) 5 DE Reg. 1409 (1/1/02) 7 DE Reg. 40 (7/1/03) 8 DE Reg. 692 (11/1/04) *Please Note: As the rest of the sections were not amended, they are not being published. A copy of the entire regulation is available at: 5300 Board of Massage and Bodywork PUBLIC NOTICE The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles gives notice of intent to adopt proposed Division of Motor Vehicles Regulation 2221 relating to the use of translators by driver license applicants who cannot speak or read English. Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, briefs or other written materials concerning this proposed new regulation must submit the same to Jack E. Eanes, Chief of Operations, Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 698, Dover, Delaware 19903, or by fax to(302) 739-2042 by May 30, 2008. REGULATORY IMPLEMENTING ORDER I. Summary of the Evidence and Information Submitted Secretary of Education intends to amend 14 DE Admin. Code 729 School Custodians. The amendments include a new definitions section; clarifies the training components related to additional pay stipends; and clarifies that charter schools are allocated custodial units similar to districts. Notice of the proposed regulation was published in the News Journal and the Delaware State News on Monday, March 17, 2008 in the form hereto attached as Exhibit “A”. There were no comments received on this regulation. II. Findings of Facts The Secretary finds that it is appropriate to amend 14 DE Admin. Code 729 School Custodians in order to clarify training and related additional stipends and that charter schools are allocated custodial units similar to districts. III. Decision to Amend the Regulation For the foregoing reasons, the Secretary concludes that it is appropriate to amend 14 DE Admin. Code 729 School Custodians. Therefore, pursuant to 14 Del.C. §122, 14 DE Admin. Code 729 School Custodians attached hereto as Exhibit “B” is hereby amended. Pursuant to the provision of 14 Del.C. §122(e), 14 DE Admin. Code 729 School Custodians hereby amended shall be in effect for a period of five years from the effective date of this order as set forth in Section V. below. IV. Text and Citation The text of 14 DE Admin. Code 729 School Custodians amended hereby shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “B”, and said regulation shall be cited as 14 DE Admin. Code 729 School Custodians in the Administrative Code of Regulations for the Department of Education. V. Effective Date of Order The actions hereinabove referred to were taken by the Secretary pursuant to 14 Del.C. §122 on April 15, 2008. The effective date of this Order shall be ten (10) days from the date this Order is published in the Delaware Register of Regulations. IT IS SO ORDERED the 15th day of April 2008. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Valerie A. Woodruff, Secretary of Education Approved this 15th day of April 2008 *Please note that no changes were made to the regulation as originally proposed and published in the February 2008 issue of the Register at page 980 (11 DE Reg. 980). Therefore, the final regulation is not being republished here. A copy of the final regulation is available at 729 School Custodians I. Summary of the Evidence and Information Submitted The Secretary of Education intends to amend 14 DE Admin. Code 877 Tobacco Policy by adding a provision that an electronic copy of the current regulation is on file at the Department of Education. Notice of the proposed regulation was published in the News Journal and the Delaware State News on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in the form hereto attached as Exhibit “A”. Comments were received from the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Children and the State Council for Persons with Disabilities endorsing the amended regulation. II. Findings of Facts Secretary finds that it is appropriate to amend 14 DE Admin. Code 877 Tobacco Policy in order to add a provision that an electronic copy of the most current regulation is on file with the Department of Education. III. Decision to Amend the Regulation For the foregoing reasons, the Secretary concludes that it is appropriate to amend 14 DE Admin. Code 877 Tobacco Policy. Therefore, pursuant to 14 Del.C. §122, 14 DE Admin. Code 877 Tobacco Policy attached hereto as Exhibit “B” is hereby amended. Pursuant to the provision of 14 Del.C. §122(e), 14 DE Admin. Code 877 Tobacco Policy hereby amended shall be in effect for a period of five years from the effective date of this order as set forth in Section V. below. IV. Text and Citation The text of 14 DE Admin. Code 877 Tobacco Policy amended hereby shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “B”, and said regulation shall be cited as 14 DE Admin. Code 877 Tobacco Policy in the Administrative Code of Regulations for the Department of Education. V. Effective Date of Order The actions hereinabove referred to were taken by the Secretary pursuant to 14 Del.C. §122 on April 15, 2008. The effective date of this Order shall be ten (10) days from the date this Order is published in the Delaware Register of Regulations. IT IS SO ORDERED the 15th day of April 2008. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Valerie A. Woodruff, Secretary of Education Approved this 15 day of April 2008 *Please note that no changes were made to the regulation as originally proposed and published in the March 2008 issue of the Register at page 1100 (11 DE Reg. 1100). Therefore, the final regulation is not being republished here. A copy of the final regulation is available at 877 Tobacco Policy I. Summary of the Evidence and Information Submitted The Professional Standards Board, acting in cooperation and consultation with the Department of Education, seeks the consent of the State Board of Education to amend regulation DE Admin. Code 1540 Secondary English Language Arts Teacher. This regulation concerns the requirements for certification of educational personnel, pursuant to 14 Del.C. §1220(a). It is necessary to amend this regulation in order to align it with the valid grade levels designated within the newly amended DE Admin. Code 1531 Middle Level English Language Arts Teacher. This regulation sets forth the requirements for a Secondary English Language Arts Teacher Notice of the proposed amendment of the regulation was published in the News Journal and the Delaware State News on Friday February 29, 2008 in the form hereto attached as Exhibit "A". The notice invited written comments. No written comments were received. II. Findings of Facts The Professional Standards Board and the State Board of Education find that it is appropriate to amend this regulation to comply with changes in statute. III. Decision to Amend the Regulation For the foregoing reasons, the Professional Standards Board and the State Board of Education conclude that it is appropriate to amend the regulation. Therefore, pursuant to 14 Del.C. §1205(b), the regulation attached hereto as Exhibit "B" is hereby amended. Pursuant to the provision of 14 Del.C. §122(e), the regulation hereby amended shall be in effect for a period of five years from the effective date of this order as set forth in Section V. below. IV. Text and Citation The text of the regulation amended shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “B”, and said regulation shall be cited as 14 DE Admin. Code 1540 of the Administrative Code of Regulations of the Department of Education. V. Effective Date of Order The effective date of this Order shall be ten (10) days from the date this Order is published in the Delaware Register of Regulations. APPROVED BY THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD ON THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 2008 Kathleen Thomas, Chair Cathy Cathcart Joanne Christian Marilyn Dollard Sandra Falatek Karen Gordon Barbara Grogg Leslie Holden Lori Hudson Dorothy McQuaid Mary Mirabeau Wendy Murray Gretchen Pikus Karen Schilling-Ross Michael Thomas Carol Vukelich FOR IMPLEMENTATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Valerie A. Woodruff, Secretary of Education IT IS SO ORDERED THIS 17TH DAY OF APRIL, 2008. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONJean W. Allen, President Richard M. Farmer, Jr., Vice President Mary B. Graham, Esquire Jorge L. Melendez Barbara Rutt Dennis J. Savage Dr. Terry M. Whittaker 1540 Secondary English Language Arts Teacher This regulation shall apply to the requirements for a Standard Certificate, pursuant to 14 Del.C. §1220(a), for English Teacher (required for grades 9 to 12,