The purpose is to repeal Rule 6A-1.0944, F.A.C., because the rule applies to a discontinued state assessment, the SSAT, and is superseded by Rule 6A-10.042, F.A.C. The effect is to remove outdated rule language which has been supplanted by current ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-1.0944Access, Maintenance and Destruction of State Student Assessment Tests and Related Materials.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose is to repeal Rule 6A-1.0944, F.A.C., because the rule applies to a discontinued state assessment, the SSAT, and is superseded by Rule 6A-10.042, F.A.C. The effect is to remove outdated rule language which has been supplanted by current requirements in a different rule.

SUMMARY: This rule is to be repealed.

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: The repeal of this rule will not have any impact on transactional costs, regulatory costs or the other factors set forth in Section 120.541(2), Florida Statutes, which are used to determine whether a SERC is needed and whether legislative ratification will be required.

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: 1008.23 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1008.23 FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: December 4, 2015, 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: Conference call (The call in information will be posted on the Department’s website no later than 14 days prior to the meeting at http://www.fldoe.org/policy/state-board-of-edu/meetings/).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Vince Verges, Office of Assessment, Division of Accountability, Research, and Measurement, Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400, [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-1.0944 Access, Maintenance and Destruction of State Student Assessment Tests and Related Materials.

Rulemaking Authority 1008.23 FS. Law Implemented 1008.23 FS. History–New 9-12-78, Formerly 6A-1.944. Repealed,____.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Juan Copa, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Accountability, Research and Measurement

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Pam Stewart, Commissioner, Department of Education

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 3, 2015