WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES PROPOSED ORDER TO ADOPT PERMANENT RULES |
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (“the Department”) proposes an order to amend DHS 5.07 (2) (intro) and (2) (a) and (b), 10.41 (Note), 60.01 (6) (d), 61.021 (11), 61.022 (13), 61.06 (8), 61.10, 61.40 (intro), 61.76 (intro), 61.79 (2) (a), 63.06 (1) (a), 63.09 (4), 88.10 (3) (L), 101.03 (152), 103.06 (2) (c) 1. a. to c., 104.01 (2) (title) and (2), 105.36 (2) (a) (intro) and 1. to 3., 106.02 (10), 106.06 (intro), (22), (23) (title), and (23), 107.06 (3) (d) (intro) and 1. to 7., 110.54 (24), 124.06 (1) (a), 129.03 (18), 129.05 (2) (a) 1. e., 129.07 (2) (a) 3., 129.08 (5) (a), 134.60 (2) (a) 1., 134.82 (3) (b) 2., 134.83 (5) (g), 134.84 (3) (c) (title) and (3) (c), and 152.04 (4); and to repeal and recreate DHS 61.022 (5) and 63.02 (12), relating to the use of inclusive language under 2019 Executive Order 15. RULE SUMMARY
Statute interpreted
Statutory authority
Section 227.11 (2) (a), Stats.:
(2) Rule-making authority is expressly conferred on an agency as follows:
(a) Each agency may promulgate rules interpreting the provisions of any statute enforced or administered by the agency, if the agency considers it necessary to effectuate the purpose of the statute, but a rule is not valid if the rule exceeds the bounds of correct interpretation. All of the following apply to the promulgation of a rule interpreting the provisions of a statute enforced or administered by an agency:
1. A statutory or nonstatutory provision containing a statement or declaration of legislative intent, purpose, findings, or policy does not confer rule-making authority on the agency or augment the agency's rule-making authority beyond the rule-making authority that is explicitly conferred on the agency by the legislature.
2. A statutory provision describing the agency's general powers or duties does not confer rule-making authority on the agency or augment the agency's rule-making authority beyond the rule-making authority that is explicitly conferred on the agency by the legislature.
3. A statutory provision containing a specific standard, requirement, or threshold does not confer on the agency the authority to promulgate, enforce, or administer a rule that contains a standard, requirement, or threshold that is more restrictive than the standard, requirement, or threshold contained in the statutory provision. Explanation of agency authority
Within certain parameters, the Department is authorized under s. 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., to promulgate rules interpreting the provisions of any statute enforced or administered by the agency, if the agency considers it necessary to effectuate the purpose of the statute. Related statute or rule
Plain language analysis
The objective of this proposed rulemaking order is to comply with 2019 Executive Order 15. The executive order requires each state agency to review its administrative rules and replace any derogatory or offensive terms with current, inclusive terms. Because the Department has been directed by 2019 Executive Order 15 to update the affected rules, there is no reasonable alternative to rulemaking. Many of the effective rule chapters were amended by 2019 Wis. Act 1, and the Department is in the process of revising or repealing many of the rule chapters listed in the Statement of Scope. This proposed rule order aims to replace any outdated and non-inclusive terms not addressed by 2019 Wis. Act 1 or the department’s other active rulemaking. Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulations
There are no existing or federal regulations that address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rules.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states
Illinois:
Not applicable – the proposed rule order is based on executive order from the Governor of Wisconsin.
Iowa:
Not applicable – the proposed rule order is based on executive order from the Governor of Wisconsin.
Michigan:
Not applicable – the proposed rule order is based on executive order from the Governor of Wisconsin.
Minnesota:
Not applicable – the proposed rule order is based on executive order from the Governor of Wisconsin.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies
No factual data or methodologies were relied upon. This proposed rule order is based on the Governor’s directives in 2019 Executive Order 15. Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business
The Department’s fiscal estimate and economic impact analysis determined that the proposed rules would not have any effect on small businesses.
Effect on small business
This rule is not anticipated to have any effect on small businesses.
Agency contact person
Statement on quality of agency data
As provided in the “summary of factual data and analytical methodologies,” no data was used for this proposal rule section repeal.
Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission
Comments may be submitted to the agency contact person that is listed above until the deadline given in the upcoming notice of public hearing. The notice of public hearing and deadline for submitting comments will be published in the Wisconsin Administrative Register and to the department’s website, at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/rules/permanent.htm. Comments may also be submitted through the Wisconsin Administrative Rules Website, at: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/chr/active. RULE TEXT
Section 1. DHS 5.07 (2) (intro) and (2) (a) and (b) are amended to read:
DHS 5.07 (2) Affirmative action. An affirmative action plan shall be developed to increase the utilization of women, minorities and handicapped individuals with disabilities previously underutilized and underrepresented by the identification of goals and establishment of timetables formulated to correct substantial disparities. The plan shall include all of the following:
(a) Provision for the collection and maintenance of data on applicants and employees by race, sex, ethnic group and handicapped disability status to determine the impact of the selection process on the composition of the work force;.
(b) Periodic evaluation of results to assess the effectiveness of the plan in achieving both long term and interim goals on a timely basis; and,.
Section 2. DHS 10.41 (Note) is amended to read:
Note: The services that typically will be required to be available include adaptive aids; adult day care; assessment and case planning; case management; communication aids and interpreter services; counseling and therapeutic resources; daily living skills training; day services and treatment; home health services; home modification; home delivered and congregate meal services; nursing services; nursing home services, including care in an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded individuals with intellectual disabilities or in an institution for mental diseases; personal care services; personal emergency response system services; prevocational services; protective payment and guardianship services; residential services in an RCAC, CBRF or AFH; respite care; durable medical equipment and specialized medical supplies; outpatient speech; physical and occupational therapy; supported employment; supportive home care; transportation services; mental health and alcohol or other drug abuse services; and community support program services.
Section 3. DHS 60.01 (6) (d) is amended to read:
DHS 60.01 (6) (d) Parking in any parking area reserved for the handicapped individuals with disabilities is prohibited at all times to persons other than the handicapped individuals with disabilities.
Section 4. DHS 61.021 (11) is amended to read:
DHS 61.021 (11) “Sheltered employment” means non-competitive employment in a workshop, at home, or in a regular work environment for persons with a physical or mental handicap intellectual disability. A handicapped person An individual with a disability is defined as any person who, by reason of physical or mental defect or alcohol or drug abuse, is or may be expected to be totally or partially incapacitated for remunerative operation.
Section 5. DHS 61.022 (5) is repealed and recreated to read:
DHS 61.022 (5) “Developmental disability” has the meaning given in s. 51.01 (5) (a), Stats. SECTION 6. DHS 61.022 (13) is amended to read:
DHS 61.022 (13) “Substantial handicap disability” means a level of disability of such severity that, alone or in combination with social, legal, or economic constraints, it requires the provision of specialized services over an extended period of time directed toward the individual’s emotional, social, personal, physical, or economic habilitation and rehabilitation.
Section 7. DHS 61.06 (8) is amended to read:
DHS 61.06 (8) A teacher shall be eligible for certification by the department of public instruction for teaching the appropriate mental handicap intellectual disability or shall secure the temporary approval of the department
Section 8. DHS 61.10 is amended to read:
DHS 61.10 Eligibility for Service. In accordance with Title VI and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, services shall be available and accessible and no person shall be denied service or discriminated against on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, handicap disability, age, location or ability to pay.
Section 9. DHS 61.40 (intro) is amended to read:
DHS 61.40 Sheltered employment and work activity services. Sheltered employment services are non−competitive remunerative employment for an indefinite period of time for individuals who are presently unemployable in the competitive labor market. Work activity services are worklike therapeutic activities for handicapped persons individuals with disabilities whose physical or mental impairment is so severe as to make their productive capacity inconsequential (never more than 25% of the normal production capacity). Sheltered employment programs shall include sheltered employment services or work activity services and may include the additional developmental disabilities services of counseling, education, recreation, training, personal care and transportation. A sheltered employment program shall comply with all of the following:
Section 10. DHS 61.76 (intro) is amended to read:
DHS 61.76 Rehabilitation program. The community mental health program shall be responsible for the provision of an organized rehabilitation service designed to reduce the residual effects of emotional disturbances and to facilitate the adjustment of the mentally ill, mentally handicapped and emotionally disturbed individuals with mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, or emotional disturbances in the community through a variety of rehabilitation services. When possible, these services should be provided in conjunction with similar services for other disabilities. A rehabilitation program shall comply with all of the following:
