25932773, 6A-6.0532 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 25932773

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0532

New Worlds Reading Initiative

PURPOSE:

The New Worlds Reading Initiative is established under the department to improve literacy skills and instill a love of reading by providing high-quality, free books to students in kindergarten through grade 5 who are reading below grade level. The purpose and effect of this rule is to identify the administrator for the Initiative and provide notice to school districts of responsibilities under the Initiative so that students with a reading deficiency have the opportunity to receive free reading materials.

SUMMARY:

The rule identifies the administrator of the program and lists the responsibilities of school districts for notice of the program and coordination with charter schools and the administrator of the program.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.485(5), F.S.

LAW:

1003.485, 1008.25(5)(d)9., F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/9/2022 Vol. 48/112

COMMENTS:

From 6/9/2022 To 6/30/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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