The purpose is to repeal Rule 6A-6.0651, F.A.C. The effect is to remove a rule from the Florida Administrative Code that is no longer supported by statutory authority.

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-6.0651Alternative Credit Pilot Program

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose is to repeal Rule 6A-6.0651, F.A.C. The effect is to remove a rule from the Florida Administrative Code that is no longer supported by statutory authority.

SUMMARY: The rule was enacted in 2008 in response to Section 1002.375, F.S., Alternative Credit for High School Courses; Pilot Project, Florida Statutes, The rule defined the requirements for school districts in the implementation of this alternative credit pilot program. Section 1002.375, F.S., Alternative Credit for High School Courses; Pilot Project, Florida Statutes, was repealed by the 2013 legislative session and the pilot programs implemented in school districts created under this statute no longer exist.

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herein: Section 1002.375, F.S., Alternative Credit for High School Courses; Pilot Project, Florida Statutes, was repealed in the 2013 legislative session. There is no longer statutory authority for the rule.

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: 1001.02(1), (2)(n) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.02(1), (2)(n) FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: April 11, 2014, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Betty Easley Conference Center, Capital Circle Office Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Kathleen Taylor, Division of Career and Adult Education, 325 West Gaines Street, #714, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, [phone], FAX: [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-6.0651 Alternative Credit Pilot Program.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 1002.375(7) FS. Law Implemented 1002.375 FS. History–New 11-26-08. Repealed_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Rod Duckworth, Chancellor, Career and Adult Education

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 11, 2014