18798229, 6A-6.0902 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 18798229

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0902	Requirements for Identification, Eligibility, and Programmatic Assessments of English Language Learners
6A-6.09021	Annual English Language Proficiency Assessment for English Language Learners (ELLs)
6A-6.0905	Requirements for the District English Language Learners Plan
6A-6.09091	Accommodations of the Statewide Assessment Program Instruments and Procedures for English Language Learners

PURPOSE:

Amend rules relating to services for ELLs in Florida public schools, update identification procedures for prospective ELLs to address the requirements in the Every Student Succeeds Act, Public Law No. 114-95 (2015) (“ESSA”), and to update requirements for the annual English language proficiency assessment, including the following revisions: 6A-6.0902, F.A.C. -  These amendments meet the requirements of ESSA, so prospective ELLs are assessed and placed in the English for Speakers of Other Languages program within time frames established under ESSA and that parents receive timely notices that include information required under ESSA. 6A-6.09021, F.A.C. - This amendment adopts the assessments as an ongoing requirement. In addition, the name of the kindergarten assessment will be updated, and the proposed rule will clarify the current English language proficiency level. 6A-6.0905, F.A.C. – Amend the Department’s online template ESOL 100 entitled, “District English Language Learners (ELL) Plan,” incorporated by reference, to reflect revisions to the requirements of Rule 6A-6.0902, F.A.C. 6A-6.09091, F.A.C. - This amendment includes use of a bilingual glossary as an approved accommodation.

SUMMARY:

Amending rules relating to services for ELLs in Florida public schools.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1003.56, 1008.22, Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1003.56, 1008.22, 1011.62, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/30/2017 Vol. 43/62

COMMENTS:

From 3/30/2017 To 4/20/2017 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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