28153103, 6A-6.03014 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 28153103

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.03014

Exceptional Student Education Eligibility and Assessments for Students with Visual Impairments

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to modify the methodology for identifying students with a visual impairment including blindness to more closely align with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

SUMMARY:

The amendment broadens and defines visual impairment, describes the medical report and assessments that must be conducted to identify a student with a visual impairment who is eligible for exceptional student education and provides resources for students with visual impairments and their parents.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1003.57, 1003.571(2), F.S.

LAW:

1001.02, 1003.57, 1003.571, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/20/2024 Vol. 50/56

COMMENTS:

From 3/20/2024 To 4/10/2024 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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