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Notice: 16039646

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0970

John M. McKay Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Program (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to clarify parental choice under the public school option of the program as well as the requirement for a signed notarized parent affidavit under the private school option.  These changes will further strengthen school choice options and the Department’s implementation of the program.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment will clarify the factors a district may consider when approving a school transfer request under the McKay public school transfer option, allowing a district to only consider whether the requested school can meet the needs of the student.  The proposed amendment also clarifies that while a parent affidavit must still be submitted for ongoing McKay eligibility, it will not affect the student’s payment eligibility should the affidavit not be submitted prior to first payment.  Lastly, the proposed rule amendment correctly reflects the updated website link to the parent affidavit.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1002.39(13), Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1002.39, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/27/2015 Vol. 41/102

COMMENTS:

From 5/27/2015 To 6/17/2015 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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