29649425, 6A-6.03022 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 29649425

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.03022

Exceptional Student Education Eligibility for Students with Dual Sensory Impairments

PURPOSE:

To ensure students with dual sensory impairments are properly identified and served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state law. The language and process for making eligibility determinations will more closely align with current State Board of Education rules and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The definitions will align with Rule 6A-6.03013, F.A.C., Exceptional Student Education Eligibility and Assessments for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and Rule 6A-6.03014, F.A.C., Exceptional Student Education Eligibility and Assessments for Students with Visual Impairments. It will also require support services, referral forms and information to be made available to students and parents.

SUMMARY:

Update exceptional student education eligibility for students with dual sensory impairments to more closely align with current State Board of Education rules and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.01(9), 1003.57(1)(c), 1003.571(2), F.S.

LAW:

1003.01(9), 1003.57(1), 1003.571(2), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/13/2025 Vol. 51/115

COMMENTS:

From 6/13/2025 To 7/4/2025 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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