from Eric B. Epstein, Esq. on behalf of Scholar Tots, Inc. dba ABC Children’s Learning Academy filed on or about September 25, 2015.; The petition raises issues regarding the agency’s actions with respect to VPK provider readiness rates and the ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Florida’s Office of Early Learning

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

6M-8.601Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate

6M-8.603Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Placed on Probation and Required to Apply for a Good Cause Exemption

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Office of Early Learning has received the petition for declaratory statement from Eric B. Epstein, Esq. on behalf of Scholar Tots, Inc. dba ABC Children’s Learning Academy filed on or about September 25, 2015. The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to the applicability of Rules 6M-8.601 and 6M-8.603, F.A.C. and Sections 1002.67(c) and 1002.69 (5),(6) and (7) F.S., as they apply to the petitioner.

The petition raises issues regarding the agency’s actions with respect to VPK provider readiness rates and the petitioner’s status as a provider on probation. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after the publication of this notice.

A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Margaret O’Sullivan Parker, General Counsel, Office of Early Learning, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 or by email: [e-mail] within 14 days of publication of this notice.