9 Del. Admin. Code § 301-11.0 - Sanctions

11.1 Sanctions against employers (division/facility/agency) shall be applied and enforced in the following circumstances:

11.1.1 An employer fails to require background checks for affected employees.

11.1.2 An employer knowingly hires or approves a person who is prohibited as a result of a conviction or child protection registry substantiation for a prohibited offense.

11.1.3 An employer does not comply with the final recommendation of an administrative review.

11.2 Sanctions applied to contracted agencies, residential facilities, licensed family child care homes, child care centers, and child placing agencies for violation of the law or the regulations may include:

11.2.1 Amendment or termination of any agreements with the Department to provide the contracted service;

11.2.2 Removal of children from placement;

11.2.3 Suspension of future child referrals; or

11.2.4 Enforcement action by OCCL including license revocation.

11.3 Sanctions against Department divisions for violation of the law or regulations shall be applied to responsible staff by the Secretary on a case-by-case basis and may include:

11.3.1 Involuntary reassignment; or

11.3.2 Discipline up to and including dismissal.

Notes

9 Del. Admin. Code § 301-11.0

19 DE Reg. 1023 (5/1/2016) (Final)