17371068, 6A-6.03013 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 17371068

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.03013

Exceptional Student Education Eligibility and Assessments for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

PURPOSE:

Proposed revisions update the language to reflect current knowledge in the field. The effect of these revisions will be consistency with the federal requirements and related State Board of Education rules.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendment addresses state requirements for programs for students with disabilities who are identified as deaf and hard of hearing. This amendment more closely aligns the definition statement with that of the federal definition for deaf and hard of hearing and further specifies appropriate procedures for referral, evaluation, criteria for eligibility, reevaluation, and appropriate screenings.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1003.57, 1003.571, F.S.

LAW:

1003.57, 1003.571, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/1/2016 Vol. 42/64

COMMENTS:

From 4/1/2016 To 4/22/2016 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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