The rule is being repealed as s. 1003.438, F.S., was repealed. Starting with the 2014-15 cohort all students have worked toward a standard high school diploma due to the repeal of the special diploma, therefore the rule ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-1.09961Graduation Requirements for Certain Students with Disabilities

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule is being repealed as s. 1003.438, F.S., was repealed. Starting with the 2014-15 cohort all students have worked toward a standard high school diploma due to the repeal of the special diploma, therefore the rule is no longer needed.

SUMMARY: Since 2014-15, all students, including those with disabilities, have pursued a standard high school diploma. This has allowed those students who would have previously been considered for a special diploma to earn a standard high school diploma and provided opportunities for students to pursue options such as employment, postsecondary education, and independent living options and skills that were not previously possible with a special diploma.

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 the nature of the changes, this proposed rule is not expected to have any adverse impact on economic growth, business competitiveness or any other factors listed in s. 120.541(2)(a), F.S., and will not require legislative ratification. No increase in regulatory costs are anticipated as a result of the rule changes.

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), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1003.438, FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: November 10, 2020, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Miami (Location address will be posted at http://www.fldoe.org/policy/state-board-of-edu/meetings/ at least 14 days prior)

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Judith White, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-1.09961 Graduation Requirements for Certain Students with Disabilities

Rulemaking Authority 1001.03(1), 1003.438 FS. Law Implemented 1003.02(1)(a), 1003.438 FS. History–New 10-31-88, Amended 6-14-94, Formerly 6A-1.0996, Amended 10-11-99, Repromulgated 1-25-00, Formerly 6-1.0996. Repealed_____.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Judith White, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services.

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 24, 2020