Department of Human Services Division of Child Support

Vision, Mission and Core Values Vision Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. Mission Strengthen

Roadmap • Proposed Rule 290 -7 -1 -. 05 • Comment Received from Public

Proposed Rule 5 Rule 290 -7 -1 -. 05 Fees and Collection Procedures •

Additional Rule Amendments Rule 290 -7 -1 -. 04 Establishment of Support Obligation •

Proposed Language The contractor, vendor, or laboratory must agree to comply with terms and

Request to Board • Remain Open for Comments – Rule 290 -7 -1 -.

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Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services Proposed Rule Changes Presenter: Stephen Harris, Associate General Counsel Presentation to: Board of Human Services Georgia Department of Human Services

Vision, Mission and Core Values Vision Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. Mission Strengthen Georgia by providing Individuals and Families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Core Values • Provide access to resources that offer support and empower Georgians and their families. • Deliver services professionally and treat all clients with dignity and respect. Manage business operations effectively and efficiently by aligning resources across the agency. • Promote accountability, transparency and quality in all services we deliver and programs we administer. • Develop our employees at all levels of the agency. 2

Roadmap • Proposed Rule 290 -7 -1 -. 05 • Comment Received from Public & Additional Amendment to Rule 290 -7 -1 -. 04 3

Proposed Rule 5 Rule 290 -7 -1 -. 05 Fees and Collection Procedures • Cost of Paternity Testing in Accordance With O. C. G. A. § 19 -7 -43 • Waiver of Review and Modification Fee - Set by policy based on the current minimum wage 4

Additional Rule Amendments Rule 290 -7 -1 -. 04 Establishment of Support Obligation • Paternity Testing Procedure • Handling of Genetic Testing Materials - Destruction to take place within 1 – 2 years - Prohibition of use for any other purposes • Comment Regarding a Disincentive for Misusing or Sharing Genetic Testing Material - Contractual solution 5

Proposed Language The contractor, vendor, or laboratory must agree to comply with terms and conditions set forth within a contract for services with the department including but not limited to liquidated damages due to the improper release, use, or failure to destroy information or materials associated with paternity testing services.

Request to Board • Remain Open for Comments – Rule 290 -7 -1 -. 05 • Approval to Post Notice of Additional Amendments – Rule 290 -7 -1 -. 04 – Additional Comment Period and Public Hearing 7

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