19 CSR 30-61.220 - Variance Request

PURPOSE: This rule explains how a provider may request a variance from the rules of this chapter.

(1) Any provider may request a variance from a rule. The request for a variance shall be written to the Child Care Unit and shall include the item(s) for which a variance is requested and the reason(s) the provider requests the variance. Local inspectors may request a variance on behalf of the provider.

(2) If a variance request is not approved by the Child Care Unit, the provider shall be advised in writing of the basis for the denial. The provider may request a review of the decision by the director within thirty (30) days of receipt. The director or designee shall have fifteen (15) days to make the final determination on the variance request. That determination is subject to Chapter 536, RSMo review for licensed facilities.

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19 CSR 30-61.220

AUTHORITY: section 210.221.1(3), RSMo Supp. 1993.* This rule previously filed as 19 CSR 40-61.220. Emergency rule filed Aug. 27, 1993, effective Sept. 5, 1993, expired Jan. 2, 1994. Emergency rule filed Jan. 4, 1994, effective Jan. 14, 1994, expired May 13, 1994. Original rule filed Aug. 27, 1993, effective April 9, 1994. Changed to 19 CSR 30-61.220 July 30, 1998.

*Original authority: 210.221.1(3), RSMo 1949, amended 1955, 1987, 1993.