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Notice: 22505278

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.053

District Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan

PURPOSE:

To align the requirements of the K-12 Comprehensive Reading Plan with current Florida Statutes. The effect will be to streamline the plan for districts and to put a greater emphasis on identifying students with a substantial reading deficiency, including those with conditions such as dyslexia, and providing appropriate interventions.

SUMMARY:

This amendment aligns the rule with recent legislation including HB 7029, HB 7069, and HB 7055.
Significant changes include: 
- Provides more specific guidance on how to identify students with substantial deficiencies in reading;
- directs the funding to prioritize instruction for students in K-3 with a substantial deficiency in reading;
- aligns to statute and ensures charter schools receive their proportionate share of the allocation and do not have to follow the reading plan;
- allows districts flexibility in the design of their Reading Coach model;
- ensures accurate reporting of required professional development; and
- specifies how districts will report how intensive reading interventions are provided by teachers who are certified or endorsed in reading.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1008.25, 1011.62, F.S

LAW:

1001.215, 1008.25, 1011.62, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/18/2019 Vol. 45/204

COMMENTS:

From 10/18/2019 To 11/8/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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