Notices for Week of: JULY 5, 2007
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules/ovnotices.htm The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Immunization Regulations
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P034
AGENCY: Human Services, Department of Health
CONCISE SUMMARY: This is an amendment to an existing rule that specifies the immunizations that are required by students prior to entry into school (defined as a kindergarten, elementary, secondary, or post-secondary institution). This amendment adds additional immunization requirements; removes graduate students and persons enrolled half-time in cosmetology or culinary arts programs from the list of persons required to follow these requirements; adds the requirement that any person applying for an exemption must use a form supplied by the Vermont Department of Health, and provides for a schedule which school officials must adhere to in order to verify that students are in compliance.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, school nurses. School principals, headmasters or other persons in charge of kindergartens, elementary or secondary schools, directors of student health centers, registrars, or other officials in charge of post-secondary schools, parents of students affected by these requirements; students; anti-vaccine advocates and/or those who represent them.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses who provide care to children, adolescents and adults will be required to certify that a student has received the required immunizations and, if not, will need to provide such immunizations. School nurses, school principals, headmasters, directors of student health centers, registrars, or other persons in charge of schools will need to verify compliance with these requirements. All of these activities are currently performed under the existing rule. However, as the proposed rule adds new immunization requirements, the time spent in performing these activities will increase. Some of the additional immunizations and the cost to receive them may need to be paid for by the parent or student, insurer, the Department of Health, and/or the office of Vermont Health Access (OVHA).
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: July 26, 2007; 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.; Vermont Dept. of Health, 108 Cherry St. Room 3b, Burlington Vt.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: August 6, 2007
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Cort Lohff, MD, MPH, State Epidemiologist, Dept. of Health 103 Cherry St. PO Box 70, Burlington VT 05402 (802)863-7225
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Fuel Program Changes - Asset Test and Standard Heating Cost Tables
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P032
AGENCY: Dept. for Children and Families (DCF)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
For copies of the rule: www.dsw.state.vt.us/rulechange.htm or contact Afsar Sultana, (802) 241-3525; afsar.sultana@ahs.state.vt.us
For other questions about the rule: Pam Dalley, Benefits Program Administrator; (802) 241-2994; pam.dalley@ahs.state.vt.us; Economic Services Division, DCF, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-1201 Fax: (802)241-3934.
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Medicaid Payment Rates for Long-Term Care Facilities
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P033
AGENCY: Human Services, Division of Rate Setting
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Leslie Wisdom, Esq. Agency of Human Services, Division of Rate Setting, Ladd Hall 3rd Floor, 103 South Main St. Waterbury, VT 05671-2201 802-241-4544 leslie.wisdom@ahs.state.vt.us
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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
