28178129, 6A-6.03013 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 28178129

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.03013

Exceptional Student Education Eligibility and Assessments for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to modify the methodology for identifying students who are deaf or hard of hearing to more closely align with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

SUMMARY:

The amendment broadens and defines deaf and hard of hearing, describes the audiological report and assessments that must be conducted to identify a student who is deaf or hard of hearing for exceptional student education, and provides resources for students who are deaf or hard of hearing and their parents.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1003.57, 1003.571, F.S.

LAW:

1003.01, 1003.57, 1003.571, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/25/2024 Vol. 50/59

COMMENTS:

From 3/25/2024 To 4/15/2024 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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