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Notice: 18391411

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-1.099814

Principal Autonomy Program Initiative

PURPOSE:

To set forth the principal autonomy pilot program pursuant to section 1011.6202, Florida Statutes, by delineating the responsibilities of the school, school district, and Florida Department of Education (Department); establishing timelines and expectations for the program; setting forth submission and approval criteria for district proposals; and prescribing reporting requirements to review and evaluate the progress of participating districts and schools.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule outlines the application process for eligible school districts, which provides for technical assistance from the Department during drafting and review; clarifies that schools currently implementing a State Board of Education-approved turnaround plan under Rule 6A-1.099811, F.A.C., are not eligible to participate; establishes requirements for the school district proposal, proposal approval criteria, and deadlines for deliverables that must be received to begin implementation in the following school year; and requires school districts to submit deliverables throughout implementation, including quarterly and annual district reports, to maintain eligibility.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1011.6202, Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1011.6202, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/21/2016 Vol. 42/246

COMMENTS:

From 12/21/2016 To 1/11/2017 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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