RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
6A-6.0786: Model Forms for Charter School Applicants and Sponsors.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of rule development is to amend Rule 6A-6.0786, F.A.C., and referenced forms to align with statutory changes enacted during the 2011 Legislative Session. Specifically, Section 1002.33, F.S., has been amended to allow for the replication of high-performing charter schools and systems and the creation of virtual charter schools.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Model charter school application, evaluation instrument, and model charter contract.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1002.33(27) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1002.33 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Adam Miller, Director of Charter Schools, Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 522, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400, or adam.miller@fldoe.org. To request a rule development workshop, please contact: Lynn Abbott, Agency Clerk, Department of Education, (850)245-9661 or e-mail lynn.abbott@fldoe.org

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.