Section R. 400.9102 - Rule varianceRule 102.
(1) The department may grant a variance from an administrative rule if all the following provisions are satisfied:(a) The agency and the foster parent have reviewed and agreed with the request.(b) The agency requests the variance, in writing, from the department.(c) The proposed variance from the rule ensures that the health, care, safety, protection, and supervision of a foster child are maintained.(2) The decision of the department, including the conditions for which the variance is granted, must be entered upon the records of the department and a signed copy sent to the agency and the foster parent. The variance may be time-limited or may remain in effect as long as the foster parent continues to ensure that the health, care, safety, protection, and supervision of foster children are maintained.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.9102
1998-2000 AACS; 2023 MR 11, Eff. 6/16/2023