15019497, 6A-6.03028 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15019497

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.03028	Provision of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Development of Individual Educational Plans for Students with Disabilities
6A-6.0331	General Education Intervention Procedures, Evaluation, Determination of Eligibility, Reevaluation and the Provision of Exceptional Student Education Services
6A-6.03411	Definitions, ESE Policies and Procedures, and ESE Administrators

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule development is to revise Form 313181 as referenced in paragraph (10)(b) of rule 6A-6.0331. Specifically section 1003.4282, F.S., was amended during the 2014 legislative session to create new standard diploma options for students with disabilities beginning with the student cohort entering grade 9 in 2014-2015.  Special diploma will no longer be an option for these students. Students instructed in access points curriculum and administered the Florida Alternate Assessment will be able to work toward a standard diploma given this legislation. Therefore, the form must be revised to align with this statutory change.   In addition, unrelated to legislative changes during 2014, timelines related to the evaluation process for students with disabilities are proposed for revision. 
Rule 6A-6.03028 is updated to reflect changes in section 1003.4282, F.S., which was amended during the 2014 legislative session and section 1003.5716, F.S., which was created during the 2014 legislative session.  The changes require that students with disabilities declare an intent to pursue a standard diploma or a certificate of completion. Additionally, students with disabilities will also declare whether they intend to pursue a Merit or Scholar designation. Beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, the individual education plan (IEP) must reflect a statement of intent  regarding the  Career and Professional Education (CAPE) digital industry tool certificates and the CAPE industry certifications that the student seeks to attain before high school graduation.  The Model Communication Plan for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing is also proposed for revision. Lastly, a revision made during the 2013 legislative session with regard to reimbursement for charter schools is referenced. Rule 6A-6.03411 is in development to update a definition and make a statutory correction.

SUBJECT:

Consent form related to participation in the Florida Alternate Assessment and access courses; evaluation timelines for students suspected of having a disability; IEP requirements related to secondary transition; and Model Communication Plan for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing; and charter schools.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.01(3)(a), (b), 1003.4282, 1003.55, 1003.57, 1003.571, 1003.5715, 1008.22, F.S.

LAW:

1001.42(4)(l), 1001.03(8), 1002.33, 1002.38, 1003.01(3)(a), (b), 1003.4203, 1003.4282, 1003.55, 1003.57, 1003.571, 1003.5715, 1003.5716, 1008.22, 1011.62(1)(c), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/4/2014 Vol. 40/172

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.01(3)(a), (b), 1003.4282, 1003.55, 1003.57, 1003.571, 1003.5715, 1008.22, F.S., 1001.42(4)(l), 1001.03(8), 1002.33, 1002.38, 1003.01(3)(a), (b), 1003.4203, 1003.4282, 1003.55, 1003.57, 1003.571, 1003.5715, 1003.5716, 1008.22, 1011.62(1)(c), F.S.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=6A-6.03028&PDate=9/4/2014&Section=1

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