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Notice: 15177510

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.03029

Development of Individualized Family Support Plans for Children with Disabilities Ages Birth Through Five Years

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this amendment is to ensure that procedures and development of an individualized family support plan for children with disabilities, birth through five years, conforms to the Department of Health, Children’s Medical Services, Early Steps program. The Department of Health, Children’s Medical Services is the lead agency for early intervention services provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities through Part C of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). School districts serving children with disabilities, ages three (3) through (5) may utilize, at the option of the school district and with parental consent, an individualized family support plan (IFSP) in lieu of an individual educational plan (IEP). The effect will be a rule that aligns with the content, definitions and timeline requirements of the Department of Health.

SUMMARY:

This amendment provides clarification for use of the IFSP for early intervention services for children with disabilities, ages birth through two (2) or special education and related services to children with disabilities, ages three (3) through five (5) and  new language includes the requirements for content, timelines and IFSP team meetings as stipulated in the IDEA Part C Federal Regulations and in the Department of Health, Children’s Medical Services, Early Steps Policy Handbook and Operations Guide for children with disabilities, ages birth through two (2) years or, as referenced in Rule 6A-6.03028, F.A.C., for children with disabilities, ages three (3) through five (5) years.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.01(3)(a), (b), 1003.21(1)(e), 1003.57(1)(c), 1003.571, F.S.

LAW:

1001.03(8), 1001.42(4), 1003.01(3)(a), (b), 1003.21(1)(e), 1003.57(1)(c), 1003.571, 1011.62(1)(c), 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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