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Notice: 14991852

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-1.099811

School Improvement State System of Support for Deficient and Failing Schools

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this amendment is to update language, such as references to state academic standards and website addresses that are no longer operational; revise rule language and forms to reflect legislative changes during the 2014 session; modify terminology used to describe the “Planning” and “Implementing” years for Focus and Priority schools for purposes of clarity; and simplify the timeline for districts with schools planning for implementation of a turnaround option. The effect of this proposal will be a rule that is better aligned with the requirements set forth in statute, provides greater clarity around the turnaround statuses and exit criteria, and produces a turnaround planning timeline that allows districts to more authentically engage in the school improvement process.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule distinguishes “Differentiated Accountability (DA) category” (i.e., Focus and Priority), which is based solely on the most recent school grade, from the “turnaround status” (i.e., Planning and Implementing), which is based on a two to three year grades history; modifies language to include any three consecutive grades below C, in addition to two consecutive grades of F, as the basis for turnaround implementation; requires implementation to continue until the school grade improves to a C or higher; adds structure and additional details to clarify expectations of districts; consolidates Phases 2 and 3 of the Turnaround Option Plan, allowing for a more streamlined submission process; reorganizes paragraphs describing the turnaround planning and implementation processes for better flow; revises incorporated forms used by school districts to align with state statute and the proposed rule, streamline for readability and user-friendliness, and reduce duplication with requirements of other department forms.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), 1008.33(6), Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1008.33, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/28/2014 Vol. 40/168

COMMENTS:

From 8/28/2014 To 9/18/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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