The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to extend the program period for the Competency-Based Education Pilot Program from 5 years to 7 years in accordance with legislative changes found in section 6 of SB 1108.

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-6.0652Competency-Based Education Pilot Program

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to extend the program period for the Competency-Based Education Pilot Program from 5 years to 7 years in accordance with legislative changes found in section 6 of SB 1108.

SUMMARY: Extends the Competency-Based Education Pilot Program to the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: Based upon experience implementing the Competency-Based Education Pilot Program, the adverse impact or regulatory cost of this proposed rule, if any, is not expected to exceed any of the economic criteria set forth in Section 120.541(2)(a), F.S. and will not require legislative ratification.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.02(1)(n), 1003.4996(6), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.10(3), 1003.4996, F.S.

A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: February 9, 2022, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Tallahassee Community College, Student Union Ballroom, 444 Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32304.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Michael DiPierro, Director of Standards at [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

6A-6.0652 Competency-Based Education Pilot Program

(1) Beginning with the 2016-17 school year, the Competency-Based Education (CBE) Pilot Program is created within the Department of Education to be implemented for a period of seven (7) five (5) years. The purpose and effect of the pilot program is to allow students to progress through Florida’s Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) at their own pace. The State Board of Education-approved course descriptions that include the State Board of Education-approved NGSSS remain the foundation of instruction. The State Board of Education may authorize the commissioner to grant waiver of rules for eligible participants specific only to requirements associated with student progression and the awarding of credits. The school district is required to indicate how the law will be implemented in light of the requested waiver. Funding for students participating in the CBE Pilot Program will be reported pursuant to the requirements of Section 1011.62, F.S.

(2) through (3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1003.4996 FS. Law implemented 1001.10(3), 1003.4996 F.S. History–New 8-21-18,

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Michael DiPierro, Director of Standards.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Richard Corcoran, Commissioner, Department of Education.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 14, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 29, 2021.