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Notice: 28470487

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-1.0999

Purple Star School of Distinction and Purple Star School District Designations

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this amendment is to establish the criteria and application process to implement the Purple Star School District Program in accordance with section 1003.052, Florida Statutes, The Purple Star School District Program, created by HB 1285 (2024).

SUMMARY:

The current rule outlines the criteria and application process for the Florida Purple Star School of Distinction Designation, which recognizes schools that provide exemplary support for the unique needs of military families and students. The Florida Purple Star School District Designation will be added for districts with a minimum of 75 percent of schools designated as a Purple Star School of Distinction, a district webpage devoted to resources for military families with a link to each Purple Star School of Distinction’s webpage, and a council consisting of school and district representatives to ensure alignment of military student-focused policies and procedures across the district.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.01(1), (2)(n), 1003.051(4), 1003.052(2), F.S.

LAW:

1003.051, 1003.052, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/24/2024 Vol. 50/123

COMMENTS:

From 6/24/2024 To 7/15/2024 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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