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Notice: 3156882

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0960

Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule is to clarify administrative procedures and establish requirements for student and nonprofit scholarship-funding organization participation in a scholarship program for children of families with limited financial resources supported by tax credit contributions from eligible taxpayers. The proposed rule also identifies the nationally norm-referenced tests that participating private schools may select to administer annually to assess the academic improvements of scholarship students. The effect will be a rule which is consistent with requirements set forth in statute for the administration and implementation of the scholarship program as authorized by Section 220.187, Florida Statutes.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule outlines eligibility and participation requirements for scholarship funding organizations, students, and private schools, the measurement of student achievement, the complaint and inquiry process, and responsibilities of the Commissioner of Education for the Corporate Tax Credit Scholarship Program.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

220.187(9)(i), 220.187(12)(e) FS.

LAW:

220.187 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/9/2006 Vol. 32/45

COMMENTS:

From 11/9/2006 To 11/30/2006 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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