12266055, 6A-6.0981 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 12266055

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0981

Provider Approval and Renewal for Virtual Instruction Program

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the rule amendment is to identify necessary revisions to conform with changes made by the 2012 Legislature to Section 1002.45, Florida Statutes.  Changes include the addition of a new provider qualification to perform an annual financial audit and clarification of statutory requirements related to public disclosure of specified information, detailed curriculum and student performance accountability plan and submission of quantified student learning gains to demonstrate prior successful experience.  In addition, requirements previously contained in the Virtual Instruction Program Application for Provider Approval, Form VSP-02, are added within the rule.  The effect will be a rule aligned with current law.

SUMMARY:

The rule outlines the process through which private entities can become approved to enter into contractual agreements with Florida school districts and virtual charter schools to offer virtual instruction.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1002.45(11), Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1002.45, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/9/2012 Vol. 38/69

COMMENTS:

From 11/9/2012 To 11/30/2012 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-02012 Form VSP-02, Virtual Instruction Program Application for Provider Approval

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