27591279, 6A-6.0521 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 27591279

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0521

Dropout Prevention and Academic Intervention Programs.

PURPOSE:

To implement changes from House Bill 7039 (2023), which requires the State Board of Education to establish course standards for dropout prevention and academic intervention programs. The amended rule also provides minimum requirements for credit recovery courses and amends or removes outdated language.

SUMMARY:

The revised rule establishes guidelines for Dropout Prevention and Academic Intervention Programs, including eligibility criteria based on academic performance, attendance, and discipline. It requires coordination with appropriate agencies for additional student support services and outlines specific record-keeping requirements for enrolled students. The rule also stipulates the need for individual academic intervention plans within 30 days of program entry and outlines conditions for Credit Recovery courses to help students meet state academic standards.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.53(4), (7), F.S.

LAW:

1003.53, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/26/2023 Vol. 49/187

COMMENTS:

From 9/26/2023 To 10/17/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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