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Notice: 19841464

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-1.0998271

Schools of Hope

PURPOSE:

This new rule is necessary for the implementation and administration of the Schools of Hope program established in s. 1002.333, Florida Statutes.  The rule will establish the process and criteria for non-profit charter school operators to apply to the State Board of Education for the initial Hope Operator designation.  Additionally, the rule will establish and incorporate a Notice of Intent form, Performance-Based Agreement form and Application for Hope Operator Designation form, as required in s. 1002.333, Florida Statutes, and describe the process to establish a School of Hope.

SUMMARY:

During the 2017 legislative session, Section 1002.333, Florida Statutes, was enacted thus allowing for the establishment and operation of Schools of Hope in the areas of persistently low-performing public schools.  The statute directs the Department of Education to adopt rules to implement the section of law and to develop and adopt standard forms to be used.  The proposed rule will adopt and incorporate the following forms: Form SOH1- Application for Hope Operator Designation; Form SOH2- Notice of Intent; and Form SOH3- Performance Based-Agreement.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1002.333(12), Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1002.333, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/15/2017 Vol. 43/241

COMMENTS:

From 12/15/2017 To 1/5/2018 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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