Notices of Submittal of Proposed Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse

The scope statement for this rule, SS 145-13, was published in Register No. 695, on November 14, 2013, and approved by State Superintendent Tony Evers, on November 25, 2013. Per the Dane County Circuit Court order issued in Coyne, et al. v. Walker, et al., Case No. 11-CV-4573, the Department of Public Instruction is not required to obtain the Governor's approval for the statement of scope or this rule.

Analysis

The proposed rule amends sections PI 5.02 (6) and (11m), 5.035 (6), and 5.04, relating to high school equivalency diplomas and certificates of general educational development.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

Public hearings will be scheduled as required under ss. 227.16 (1) and 227.24 (4), Stats.

Name and Organizational Unit of Agency Contact

The Division for Academic Excellence within the Department of Public Instruction is primarily responsible for promulgation of this rule. If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Katie Schumacher, Administrative Rules Coordinator, at [e-mail] or [phone].

Public Instruction

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On December 27, 2013, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The scope statement for this rule, SS 094-13, was published in Register No. 692, on August 14, 2013, and approved by State Superintendent Tony Evers, on August 27, 2013. Per the Dane County Circuit Court order issued in Coyne, et al. v. Walker, et al., Case No. 11-CV-4573, the Department of Public Instruction is not required to obtain the Governor's approval for the statement of scope or this rule.

Analysis

The proposed rule amends section PI 25.05 (1) (intro.), relating to the Children at Risk Plan and Program.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

The rules are being adopted under s. 227.16 (2) (b), Stats., which provides that rulemaking does not need to be preceded by notice and public hearing if the proposed rule brings an existing rule into conformity with a statute that has been changed. Comments on the rule change must be submitted no later than 15 days after publication of the Notice of Submittal of Rules to the Legislative Council Clearinghouse in the Administrative Register. Please submit your comments to Katie Schumacher at [e-mail], or Katie Schumacher, 125 S. Webster Street, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841.

Name and Organizational Unit of Agency Contact

The Division for Academic Excellence within the Department of Public Instruction is primarily responsible for the promulgation of this rule. If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Katie Schumacher, Administrative Rules Coordinator, at [e-mail] or [phone].

Public Instruction

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On December 27, 2013, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The scope statement for this rule, SS 113-13, was published in Register No. 693, on September 14, 2013, and approved by State Superintendent Tony Evers, on September 24, 2013. Per the Dane County Circuit Court order issued in Coyne, et al. v. Walker, et al., Case No. 11-CV-4573, the Department of Public Instruction is not required to obtain the Governor's approval for the statement of scope or this rule.

Analysis

The proposed rule repeals PI 42, relating to the School Breakfast Program.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

The rules are being adopted under s. 227.16 (2) (b), Stats., which provides that rulemaking does not need to be preceded by notice and public hearing if the proposed rule brings an existing rule into conformity with a statute that has been changed.

Comments on the rule change must be submitted no later than 15 days after publication of the Notice of Submittal of Rules to the Legislative Council Clearinghouse in the Administrative Register. Please submit your comments to Katie Schumacher at [e-mail], or Katie Schumacher, 125 S. Webster Street, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841.

Name and Organizational Unit of Agency Contact

The Division for Finance and Management within the Department of Public Instruction is primarily responsible for the promulgation of this rule. If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Katie Schumacher, Administrative Rules Coordinator, at [e-mail] or [phone].

Safety and Professional Services —
Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board

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On December 26, 2013, the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The scope statement for this rule, SS 029-13, was approved by the Governor on March 26, 2013, published in Register No. 688 on April 14, 2013, and approved by Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board on June 11, 2013.

Analysis

Statutory Authority: Sections 15.08 (5) (b) and 457.22 (1), Wis. Stats.

This proposed rule-making order repeals Chapter MPSW 8 and section MPSW 14.03 and repeals and recreates Chapter MPSW 19, relating to continuing education.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

A public hearing is required and will be held on February 4, 2014, at 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 121, Madison, Wisconsin (enter at 55 North Dickinson Street).

Contact Person

Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Services, Division of Policy Development, [phone].

Safety and Professional Services —
Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board

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On December 26, 2013, the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The scope statement for this rule, SS149-13, was approved by the Governor on November 15, 2013, published in Register No. 695 on November 30, 2013, and approved by Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board on December 11, 2013.

Analysis

Statutory Authority: Section 15.08 (5) (b), Wis. Stats.

This proposed rule-making order repeals sections MPSW 2.01 (14) and 10.01 (3m) and relates to psychotherapy definition.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

A public hearing is required and will be held on February 4, 2014, at 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 121, Madison, Wisconsin (enter at 55 North Dickinson Street).

Contact Person

Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, [phone]