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Notice: 26096703

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

Division of Early Learning

Chapter:

Division of Early Learning - Voluntary Prekindergarten Program

Overview

RULE:

6M-8.620

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring Program

PURPOSE:

To implement the accountability requirements of the Voluntary Prekindergarten Program. The rule establishes the private provider and public school responsibilities for obtaining the assessment materials as well as the assessment administration and submission deadlines. Coalition and school district verification responsibilities are also defined in the rule. The proposed revisions will be a complete rewrite and update the rule to conform with legislative changes. The rule title will be amended to Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring Program.

SUMMARY:

Section 1002.68(1), F.S., requires each private prekindergarten provider and public school participating in the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program must participate in the coordinated screening and progress monitoring program in accordance with s. 1008.2125, F.S. The coordinated screening and progress monitoring program results shall be used by the department to identify student learning gains, index development learning outcomes upon program completion relative to the performance standards established under s. 1002.67, F.S., and representative norms, and inform a private prekindergarten provider’s and public school’s performance metric. Rule 6M-8.620, F.A.C., implements the coordinated screening and progress monitoring program requirements in VPK programs as statutorily mandated. The rule establishes the private provider and public school responsibilities for assessment administration, obtaining the assessment materials, assessor qualifications and compliance. Coalition and school district verification responsibilities are also defined in the rule.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1002.79, F.S.

LAW:

1002.68(1), 1008.2125, 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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