Statewide Provider Contract for the School Readiness Program  

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    DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

    Florida’s Office of Early Learning

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    6M-4.610Statewide Provider Contract for the School Readiness Program

    NOTICE OF CHANGE

    Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 40, No. 159, August 15, 2014 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.

    The changes are as follows:

    Subsection (2) of the rule remove the effective date of this rule and insert March 1, 2015 November 1, 2014 which will be the actual effective date when the rule becomes effective.

    With respect to incorporated documents:

    Form OEL-SR 20:

    Paragraph 51, the first sentence will be removed.

    Paragraph 51, the fifth sentence is changed to read: If PROVIDER fails to return the funds it was overpaid, PROVIDER shall be subject to collection efforts and/or funds may be obtained from other early learning programs.

    Paragraph 54 is changed to read: As a result of PROVIDER’s failure to provide the minimum level of services required by this Contract, COALITION shall temporarily withhold reimbursement, disallow all or part of services not in compliance with the terms of this contract or terminate the contract.

    Paragraph 59, the following sentences will be added to the end of this paragraph: In determining whether to revoke PROVIDER’s eligibility, the COALITION shall consider the following factors: the severity of the PROVIDER’s actions leading to the termination of the contract, the health, safety and welfare of children enrolled at the PROVIDER, the financial impact of the PROVIDER’s actions, the impact that the revocation would have upon the local community, consistency with COALITION’s actions against other PROVIDERS for similar violations of the Contract or program requirements,  the length of time that PROVIDER provided services under contract with the COALITION, and whether the PROVIDER had previously violated the terms of this Contract and prior contracts with the COALITION.  COALITION shall provide notice of its intent to revoke PROVIDER’s eligibility at the same time that it provides written notice of intent to terminate the contract to PROVIDER.

    Paragraph 71 the word extend is changed to extent.

    Exhibit 2, number 2. At the end of the first sentence add: by sending it to the contact person listed in the Coalition’s action.

    Form OEL-SR 20L, Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract Licensed Provider Responsibilities:

    Page 2, Section II(3)(a) General Liability Insurance, sixth sentence is changed to read: If the general liability insurance coverage required by this paragraph lapses, COALITION shall immediately terminate this Contract. The seventh or last sentence is removed.

    Page 2, Section II(3)(c) Insurance Limit Reduction is removed.

    Form OEL-SR 20LE, Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract Licensed Exempt Provider Responsibilities:

    Page 1, Section II(1)(b) Health and Safety, Other License Exempt Providers is changed to add after Section 1002.82(2)(i), F.S. as incorporated by reference in Rule 6M-4.620, F.A.C.

    Page 2, Section II(3)(a) General Liability Insurance, sixth sentence is changed to read: If the general liability insurance coverage required by this paragraph lapses, COALITION shall immediately terminate this Contract. The last sentence is removed.

    Page 2, Section II(3)(c) Insurance Limit Reduction is removed.

    Form OEL-SR 20FFN, Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract Informal Provider Responsibilities:

    Page 1, Section II(1)(b) Health and Safety, Other License Exempt Providers is changed to add after Section 1002.82(2)(i), F.S. as incorporated by reference in Rule 6M-4.620, F.A.C.

    Page 2, Section II(3)(a) General Liability Insurance, sixth sentence is changed to read: If the general liability insurance coverage required by this paragraph lapses, COALITION shall immediately terminate this Contract. The last sentence is removed.

    Page 2, Section II(3)(b) Homeowner’s Insurance, sixth sentence is changed to read: If the insurance coverage required by this paragraph lapses, COALITION shall immediately terminate this Contract. The last sentence is removed.

    Page 2, Section II(3)(c) Insurance Limit Reduction is removed.