Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.12319 - Transfer of enrollment or license

Rule 319.

(1) Prior to requesting the transfer of an enrollment or license, the receiving agency must provide the applicant/licensee with the following:

(a) Orientation of the receiving agency.

(b) Application.

(2) The current certifying agency must provide the receiving agency with the following:

(a) The most recent application for a license.

(b) The initial evaluation and current reevaluation and any other relevant licensing home study reports.

(c) The most recent copy of the licensing transaction record.

(d) All completed special evaluation reports and any associated corrective action plans.

(e) All record clearance documents for all members of the household, including any administrative review team assessments.

(f) Other information that might assist the agency considering the transfer with making an informed decision.

(3) The agency considering the transfer must review all information in subrule (2) of this rule. Prior to acceptance of the transfer, the receiving agency must make at least 1 home visit.

(4) If the agency considering the transfer declines to accept a transfer of the license or enrollment, the agency must inform the applicant or licensee in writing and provide a copy to the certifying agency.

(5) Written approval must come from the receiving agency's chief administrator or his or her designee prior to the transfer of the license during a special evaluation. When a license is transferred during a special evaluation, the receiving agency must complete the special evaluation.

(6) Written approval must come from the receiving agency's chief administrator or his or her designee prior to the transfer of the license during a provisional status.

(7) If there is an existing corrective action plan, the receiving agency is responsible for ensuring compliance.

(8) Transfer of a license during a pending disciplinary action must be approved by the department prior to the transfer.

(9) The receiving child placing agency must submit transfer documents to the department within 7 calendar days after the decision has been made to accept the transfer.

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.12319

2014 AACS; 2023 MR 12, Eff. 6/26/2023