8263447, 6A-6.03012 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 8263447

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.03012	Exceptional Student Education Eligibility for Students with Speech Impairments and Qualifications and Responsibilities for the Speech-Language Pathologists Providing Speech Services
6A-6.030121	Exceptional Student Education Eligibility for Students with Language Impairments and Qualifications and Responsibilities for the Speech-Language Pathologists Providing Language Services.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the rule amendment to Rule 6A-6.03012, F.A.C., is to reflect current knowledge and best practices in the fields of special education and communication disorders regarding speech impairments. Rule 6A-6.03012, F.A.C., currently addresses both speech and language impairments. The purpose of new Rule 6A-6.030121, F.A.C., is to establish evaluation procedures and eligibility criteria with regard to students with language impairments.

SUMMARY:

These rules establish required procedures with regard to determining whether a student is an eligible student with a disability with a speech or language impairment. The content of the rules addresses evaluation procedures, eligibility criteria, the role of the speech-language pathologist, and the credentials required for speech-language pathologists relative to provision of language therapy.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1003.01(3), 1003.57, 1003.571, 1012.44 FS.

LAW:

1003.01(3), 1003.57, 1003.571, 1012.44 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/12/2010 Vol. 36/06

COMMENTS:

From 2/12/2010 To 3/5/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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