The rule is being repealed as the language is obsolete.

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division of Early Learning

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6M-4.204Eligibility for Three-and Four-year-old Children Who may not be Economically Disadvantaged But Who Have Been Served in a Specific Part-time or Combination of Part-time Exceptional Education Programs With Required Special Services, Aids, or Equipment, and Were Previously Reported for Funding Part-Time With the Florida Education Finance Program as Exceptional Students

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule is being repealed as the language is obsolete.

SUMMARY: Rule 6M-4.204, F.A.C., established initial eligibility for care for children with special needs enrolled in a School Readiness (SR) program. It also established reimbursement for SR providers caring for children with special needs. The rule is being repealed as the language is obsolete. Children with special needs are eligible to receive SR services under s. 1002.87(1)(c), F.S., and Rule 6M-4.200, F.A.C. SR providers are reimbursed for full-time or part-time care authorized by a coalition under Rule 6M-4.500, F.A.C. Eligible SR providers may also receive a differential for the care of children with special needs under Rule 6M-4.500, F.A.C.

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 division's economic analysis of the adverse impact or potential regulatory costs of the proposed rule does not exceed any of the criteria established 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 this repeal.

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: 1001.213(2), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1002.87(1)(h), F.S.

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

DATE AND TIME: March 22, 2023, 9 a.m.

PLACE: Tallahassee Community College, Student Union Ballroom, 444 Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32304.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Katerina Maroney, Deputy Director of Programs and Policy, Division of Early Learning, [phone]; [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

The following rule is hereby repealed:

6M-4.204 Eligibility for Three-and Four-year-old Children Who may not be Economically Disadvantaged But Who Have Been Served in a Specific Part-time or Combination of Part-time Exceptional Education Programs With Required Special Services, Aids, or Equipment, and Were Previously Reported for Funding Part-Time With the Florida Education Finance Program as Exceptional Students.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.213(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.87(1)(h) FS. History–New 4-21-03, Formerly 60BB-4.204.Repealed

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Katerina Maroney, Deputy Director of Programs and Policy, Division of Early Learning.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Manny Diaz Jr., Commissioner, Department of Education.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 15, 2023