These rules are amended to incorporate the course descriptions for new courses into the “Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” for 2007-2008, and the “2007-2008 Florida Course Descriptions for Grades 6-12/Adult, Basic ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
6A-1.09412: Course Requirements - Grades 6-12 Basic and Adult Secondary Programs
6A-1.09441: Requirements for Programs and Courses Which are Funded Through the Florida Education Finance Program and for Which the Student May Earn Credit Toward High School Graduation
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: These rules are amended to incorporate the course descriptions for new courses into the “Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” for 2007-2008, and the “2007-2008 Florida Course Descriptions for Grades 6-12/Adult, Basic Education” to include new courses, align teacher certification, and revise the narrative section to reflect recent changes in state laws. The new courses and course descriptions direct school and district personnel by providing the essential content and course requirements for each course in grades 6-12 contained in the “Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” and ensure consistency and alignment with the Sunshine State Standards.
SUMMARY: These rules are amended to adopt revisions to the “Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” and the “2007-2008 Florida Course Descriptions for Grades 6-12/Adult, Basic Education” to include new courses, align teacher certification, and revise the narrative section to reflect recent changes in state laws. The new courses and course descriptions direct school and district personnel by providing the essential content and course requirements for each course in grades 6-12 contained in the “Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” and ensure consistency and alignment with the Sunshine State Standards.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.02(1), 1011.62(1)(r) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1011.62(1) FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: December 12, 2006, 8:30 a.m.

PLACE: 400 South Monroe Street, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULES IS: Mary Jane Tappen, Vice Chancellor for Student Achievement, K-12 Public Schools, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 514, Tallahassee, Florida

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULES IS:

6A-1.09412 Course Requirements – Grades 6-12 Basic and Adult Secondary Programs.

A course description directs district personnel by providing the essential content and course requirements for each course in grades 6-12 contained in the “Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” adopted by Rule 6A-1.09441, F.A.C. Course requirements approved by the State Board of Education are contained in the publication “2007-2008 2006-2007 Florida Course Descriptions for Grades 6-12/Adult, Basic Education,” and “Addendum to the 2006-2007 Florida Course Descriptions for Grades 6-12/Adult, Basic Education,” which is are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. District school boards of education are authorized, through local rules, to approve a variance of up to ten (10) percent of the course requirements of each course description. Copies of approved course descriptions may be obtained from K-12 Public Schools, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.

Specific Authority 1001.03(1), 1011.62(1)(r) FS. Law Implemented 1001.42(7), 1003.42, 1011.62(1)(r) FS. History–New 2-21-85, Formerly 6A-1.9412, Amended 1-29-86, 1-1-87, 9-6-88, 12-13-88, 12-11-89, 1-15-91, 2-20-92, 6-6-93, 10-18-94, 8-28-95, 5-14-96, 9-15-97, 10-13-98, 5-3-99, 5-3-01, 10-15-01, 12-17-02, 7-26-05, 11-21-05, 7-27-06,_________.

 

6A-1.09441 Requirements for Programs and Courses Which Are Funded Through the Florida Education Finance Program and for Which the Student May Earn Credit Toward High School Graduation.

For student membership in a program or course to generate funding through the Florida Education Finance Program and for the student to receive elective or required credit toward high school graduation for such a program or course, the following conditions shall be met:

(1) through (4) No change.

(5) The “Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments 2007-2008 2006-2007,” is and “Addendum to the Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments 2006-2007” are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. The Commissioner may publish the document in appropriate and useful formats such as printed copy, electronic database access, or electronic disc. The directory directories may be obtained from K-12 Public Schools, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. The Commissioner of Education may approve additional courses for which funding could be generated through the Florida Education Finance Program. Such additional course listings will be made available as approved.

Specific Authority 1001.02(1), 1011.62(1)(r) FS. Law Implemented 1011.62(1) FS. History–New 12-20-83, Formerly 6A-1.9441, Amended 2-6-86, 12-28-86, 4-4-88, 12-13-88, 12-11-89, 1-15-91, 2-20-92, 7-13-93, 10-18-94, 8-28-95, 4-18-96, 7-17-97, 8-12-98, 5-3-99, 5-3-01, 10-15-01, 7-30-02, 4-21-05, 11-21-05, 7-27-06,________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Mary Jane Tappen, Deputy Chancellor for Student Achievement, Department of Education

NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Cheri Yecke, Chancellor K-12 Education, Department of Education

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 9, 2006

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: August 25, 2006