15176928, 6A-6.0331 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15176928

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0331

General Education Intervention Procedures, Evaluation, Determination of Eligibility, Reevaluation and the Provision of Exceptional Student Education Services

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this amendment is to revise form 313181 as referenced in (10)(b) of this rule. 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, timelines related to the evaluation process for students with disabilities are proposed for revision.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment will change the timeline for requesting consent to evaluate a student when a school based team suspects that a student may be a student with a disability in need of special education or when a parent requests an evaluation; adds a new requirement when a child age 3 to kindergarten entry age receives a developmental screening from a Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource Center (FDLRS), or the district, and a disability and need for special education and related services is suspected; changes the timeline to conduct evaluation of a student to 60 calendar days from time of parental consent, with holidays and summer vacations exempted from the timeline; and amends consent form 313181, related to instruction in the state standards access points curriculum and administration of the Florida Alternate Assessment specifically related to provisions regarding special diploma and impact of new graduation requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.4282, 1003.57, 1003.571, 1003.5715, F.S.

LAW:

1003.01(3)(a), (b), 1003.4282, 1003.57, 1003.571, 1003.5715, 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:

Ref-03384 Parental Consent Form – Student Placement in an Exceptional Education Center

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