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Notice: 7492782

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0970

John M. McKay Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Program (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to clarify and establish specific participation adherence for parents and private schools as related to the John M. McKay Scholarship program by requiring a signed parent affidavit affirming parental compliance with the program. Additionally, this rule amendment will clarify private school requirements as related to the return of scholarship funds and allow the Department the authority to conduct private school on-site inspections, as appropriate, in conjunction with a formal complaint. The effect will be a rule that will further strengthen the Department’s administration and implementation of the program.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment outlines administrative requirements for parental participation, return of scholarship funds received erroneously, allows Departmental authority to conduct private school on-site inspections at the Department’s discretion, and requires a signed notarized parent affidavit asserting knowledge and compliance with the McKay Scholarship Program.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1002.39 FS.

LAW:

1002.39 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/14/2009 Vol. 35/32

COMMENTS:

From 8/14/2009 To 9/4/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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