26095636, 6M-8.621 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26095636

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

Division of Early Learning

Chapter:

Division of Early Learning - Voluntary Prekindergarten Program

Overview

RULE:

6M-8.621

Program Assessment Requirements for the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program

PURPOSE:

To implement the accountability requirements of the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program. The rule establishes the VPK provider program assessment requirements to conform with legislative changes.

SUMMARY:

Section 1002.68(2), F.S., requires every private provider and public school in the VPK program to participate in a program assessment of each VPK classroom. The statute requires the program assessment to measure the quality of teacher-child interactions, including emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional support for children ages 3 to 5 years. Rule 6M-8.621, F.A.C., implements the VPK program assessment requirements as statutorily mandated. The rule establishes private and public school VPK program assessment responsibilities, provides program assessment frequency guidelines, establishes the minimum threshold score and the program assessment composite score calculation and outlines administration notification procedures.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1002.79, 1002.82(2)(n), F.S

LAW:

1002.68(2), 1002.73(3), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/22/2022 Vol. 48/142

COMMENTS:

From 7/22/2022 To 8/12/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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