15176734, 6A-1.0995 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15176734

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-1.0995

Form of High School Diplomas and Certificates of Completion

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this amendment is to reflect changes from the 2014 legislative session. Section 1003.438, F.S., was revised to only allow students currently in high school whose individual education plan, as of June 20, 2014, contains a statement of intent to receive a special diploma. Such student may be awarded a special diploma in a form prescribed by the Commissioner of Education if the student meets the requirements specified in s. 1003.438, F.S. Any such student who meets all special requirements of the district school board in effect as of June 30, 2014, but who is unable to meet the appropriate special state minimum requirements, shall be awarded a special certificate of completion.

SUMMARY:

This amendment specifies the special diploma or special certificate of completion forms of high school diploma are applicable for students who entered grade nine prior to the 2014-2015 school year.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1003.4282, 1003.435, 1003.438, 1003.53, F.S.

LAW:

1001.02, 1003.4282, 1003.435, 1003.438, 1003.53, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/15/2014 Vol. 40/201

COMMENTS:

From 10/15/2014 To 11/5/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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