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Notice: 13408521

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0901	Definitions Which Apply to Programs for English Language Learners
6A-6.09022	Extension of Services in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of these proposed amendments are to (1) authorize electronic ELL student plans; (2) require districts to collect and use the date an ELL was enrolled in school in the United States as the starting date for evaluating whether ESOL services need to be extended past three years; and (3) allow districts until October 1 each school year to complete extension of services determinations for students whose anniversary dates fall within the first two weeks of school.

SUMMARY:

Rule 6A-6.0901, FAC., is amended to allow the use of electronic files for ELL Student Plans. Rule 6A-6.09022, FAC., is amended to require Districts to collect the date an ELL entered a U.S. school per Florida’s approved Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Waiver, and this date is now the ESOL program start date.  The majority of ELLs’ anniversary dates fall within the first two weeks of school; therefore, the first two weeks are when the majority of Extensions of Services are needed.  By allowing for the ELL Committee to meet by October 1, sufficient time will be provided for districts to re-evaluate student progress and analyze assessment results.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1003.56, Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1003.56, 1011.62, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/21/2013 Vol. 39/163

COMMENTS:

From 8/21/2013 To 9/11/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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