22176739, 6A-10.082 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 22176739

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

MISCELLANEOUS

Overview

RULE:

6A-10.082

Mandatory Reporting of Offenses Affecting the Health, Safety or Welfare of Florida Students

PURPOSE:

To adopt a rule that will require quick reporting to the Department of Education by school districts when there are allegations of misconduct by school district staff that affect the health, safety or welfare of a student.  Additionally, the purpose is to clarify the alleged misconduct that requires expeditious reporting and the information that should be reported.  The effect of the rule will be to promote expeditious investigation of complaints by the Department of Education, as well as allowing a timely mechanism for the Commissioner of Education to exercise his authority to recommend removal of school district personnel from direct student contact.

SUMMARY:

Reporting to Florida Department of Education of misconduct by school district staff.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), 1001.02(2)(n), 1012.796, F.S.

LAW:

1012.796(1), 1012.796(5), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/25/2019 Vol. 45/144

COMMENTS:

From 7/25/2019 To 8/15/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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