15585298, 6A-6.03023 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15585298

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.03023

Exceptional Student Education Eligibility for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule amendment reflects updates to Rules 6A-6.03012 and 6A-6.030121, F.A.C., recent revisions to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), and provides additional specificity related to autism spectrum disorder and the evaluations required to determine eligibility.

SUMMARY:

The rule amendment addresses the requirements for the determination of eligibility as a student with autism spectrum disorder. Some of the specific elements addressed in this rule include definitions, procedures for referral, procedures for student evaluation and criteria for eligibility. The current rule is aligned with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1003.01, 1003.57, 1003.571, Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1003.01, 1003.57, 1003.571, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/26/2015 Vol. 41/16

COMMENTS:

From 1/26/2015 To 2/16/2015 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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