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Notice: 9235290

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0902	Requirements for Identification, Eligibility, and Programmatic Assessments of English Language Learners
6A-6.09021	Annual English Language Proficiency Assessment for English Language Learners (ELLs)
6A-6.09022	Extension of Services in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program
6A-6.0903	Requirements for Exiting English Language Learners from the English for Speakers of Other Languages Program
6A-6.09031	Post Reclassification of English Language Learners (ELLs)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule development is to disaggregate Rules 6A-6.0902 and 6A-6.0903, F.A.C., into five separate rules for finer clarity regarding the requirements for identification and placement of an English language learner (ELL), exit criteria of an ELL, the provisions of the annual English language proficiency assessment, requirements of extension of services, and post reclassification of an ELL. It is proposed that the time period for completing an initial assessment of English language proficiency in Reading and Writing be shortened. The requirement for former English language learners to be assessed on the annual English language proficiency assessment is clarified. The timing and requirements for extension of ESOL services beyond three years are clarified. Parental rights with respect to removal of a student from a language arts instructional program are clarified and the Standards for Student Exit from the ESOL Program are modified.

SUBJECT:

Identification, assessment, and classification of English language learners; Extension of ESOL services; Annual English language assessment of English language learners; Exiting students from the ESOL program; and post-reclassification monitoring of English language learners.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1003.56 FS.

LAW:

1003.56, 1011.62 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/15/2010 Vol. 36/41

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

1001.02, 1003.56 FS., 1003.56, 1011.62 FS.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=6A-6.0902&PDate=10/15/2010&Section=1

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