Published on: 9542974. Rule 6A-6.03312, F.A.C., is amended to align the rule with Section 1003.571, Florida Statutes, and the federal regulations at 34 CFR §300.530(e)(1). Rule 6A-6.0333, F.A.C., is amended to align the rule with Sections 39.0016(3)(b) and 1003.571, Florida Statutes, and the federal regulations at 34 CFR §300.519, regarding assignment of a surrogate parent to an eligible student with a disability, and to remove the requirement related to gifted students. Rule 6A-6.0361, F.A.C., is amended to comply with the requirement in Section 1003.57(3)(d), Florida Statutes, that the Department of Education adopt by rule procedures related to residential placement of students with disabilities and to update references, including services to infants and toddlers. The effect of all proposed amendments is to ensure consistency between Florida statute and federal regulations.
Published on: 9285148. The purpose of rule development for Rule 6A-6.0333, F.A.C., is to align the rule with Sections 39.0016(3)(b) and 1003.571, Florida Statutes, and the federal regulations at 34 CFR §300.519, regarding assignment of a surrogate parent to an eligible student with a disability, and to remove the requirement related to gifted students. The purpose of rule development for Rule 6A-6.03312, F.A.C., is to align the rule with Section 1003.571, Florida Statutes, and the federal regulations at 34 CFR §300.530(e)(1), regarding manifestation determinations. The purpose of rule development for Rule 6A-6.0331, F.A.C., is to update the rule to be consistent with current knowledge and practice in the field regarding the school district’s obligation to refer a student for evaluation as a student with a disability under certain circumstances and to correct a technical error regarding the requirement to reevaluate a student with a disability prior to dismissal from exceptional student education (ESE) services. The purpose of rule development for Rule 6A-6.0361, F.A.C., is to comply with the requirement in Section 1003.57(3)(d), Florida Statutes, that the Department of Education adopt by rule procedures for written notification to school districts regarding the placement of students with disabilities in private residential care facilities by the Department of Children and Family Services, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the Agency for Health Care Administration; to incorporate services to children with disabilities, ages birth through two; and to update references and ensure accuracy of content.
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Published on: 8878233. The purpose of this rule development is to comply with the requirement in Section 1003.57(3)(d), Florida Statutes, that the Department of Education adopt by rule procedures for written notification to school districts regarding the placement of students with disabilities in private residential care facilities by the Department of Children and Family Services, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the Agency for Health Care Administration; to incorporate services to children with disabilities, ages birth through two; and to update references and ensure accuracy of content. The effect will be a rule that accurately reflects all current requirements related to contractual arrangements between school districts and nonpublic schools and delineates the obligations of the relevant parties, including school districts and state agencies responsible for placing students with disabilities in private residential care facilities.