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Notice: 15177025

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-1.0943

Statewide Assessment for Students with Disabilities

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this amendment is to conform to statutory changes enacted by the 2014 Florida Legislature. As a result of the addition of section 1008.22(9), Florida Statutes (F.S.), Rule 6A-1.0943, F.A.C., is being revised to provide a definition of “medically complex” and to specify procedures to request an exemption based on the requirements in statute.  In addition, language regarding unique accommodations and eligibility criteria for the administration of the Florida Alternate Assessment is proposed for revision.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule will conform to statutory changes to section 1008.22, F.S., enacted by the 2014 Florida Legislature to include a definition and procedures for students with medically complex conditions.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1003.01, 1003.571, 1008.22, 1008.212, F.S.

LAW:

1003.01, 1003.571, 1008.22(9), 1008.212, 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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