The purpose of this rule development is to reflect updates to Rules 6A-6.03012 and 6A-6.030121, F.A.C., and the recent revisions to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). These updates will provide additional ...
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
6A-6.03023Exceptional Student Education Eligibility for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to reflect updates to Rules 6A-6.03012 and 6A-6.030121, F.A.C., and the recent revisions to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). These updates will provide additional specificity related to autism spectrum disorder and the evaluations required to determine eligibility.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: State requirements for the determination of eligibility as a student with autism spectrum disorder. Definitions, procedures for referral, procedures for student evaluation and criteria for eligibility will all be addressed.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1003.01, 1003.57, 1003.571 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1003.01, 1003.57, 1003.571 FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: November 19, 2014, 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Via conference call: 1(877)465 4511, Conference ID#: 41036262. Participants may access a presentation by linking to http://tlc-flmtss.adobeconnect.com/auditorium/. Anyone wishing to attend in person: Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 1721, Tallahassee, Florida at the time provided above.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Monica Verra-Tirado, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 614, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. To comment on this rule development, please contact: Cathy Schroeder, Agency Clerk, Department of Education, (850)245-9661 or e-mail: Cathy.Schroeder@fldoe.org or go to https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT: https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.
Document Information
- Subject:
- State requirements for the determination of eligibility as a student with autism spectrum disorder. Definitions, procedures for referral, procedures for student evaluation and criteria for eligibility will all be addressed.
- Purpose:
- The purpose of this rule development is to reflect updates to Rules 6A-6.03012 and 6A-6.030121, F.A.C., and the recent revisions to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). These updates will provide additional specificity related to autism spectrum disorder and the evaluations required to determine eligibility.
- Rulemaking Authority:
- 1003.01, 1003.57, 1003.571, Florida Statutes.
- Law:
- 1003.01, 1003.57, 1003.571, Florida Statutes.
- Contact:
- Monica Verra-Tirado, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 614, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399. To comment on this rule development, please contact: Cathy Schroeder, Agency Clerk, Department of Education, 850-245-9661 or e-mail Cathy.Schroeder@fldoe.org or go to https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.
- Related Rules: (1)
- 6A-6.03023. Special Programs for Students who are Autistic