The purpose of the proposed rules is to create a uniform process by which the Office may evaluate and approve curriculum to be used in School Readiness Programs. This will culminate in the creation of a statewide curriculum list that will allow ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Florida’s Office of Early Learning

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6M-4.710School Readiness Program Curricula

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rules is to create a uniform process by which the Office may evaluate and approve curriculum to be used in School Readiness Programs. This will culminate in the creation of a statewide curriculum list that will allow providers to select a curriculum that has been reviewed and determined to meet the statutory requirements. Each provider shall use a curriculum approved pursuant to this rule when offering the School Readiness Program.

SUMMARY: The proposed Rule 6M-4.710, F.A.C., is a revised rule to establish the process for selection and review of curricula for use in the School Readiness Program. Section 1002.82(2)(l), Florida Statutes, requires the Office of Early Learning to establish rules regarding system support services, including use of developmentally appropriate curricula.

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 Office of Early Learning has conducted an analysis of the proposed rule’s economic impact and determined that it did not exceed any of the criteria established in paragraph 120.541(2)(a), F.S.

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: 1002.213(2), 1002.82(2)(l) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1002.82(2)(l) 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

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Judy Jones, [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Noelle Bee, School Readiness Program & Policy Manager, Office of Early Learning, 250 Marriott Dr., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

(Substantial rewording of Rule 6M-4.710 follows. See Florida Administrative Code for present text.)

 

6M-4.710 School Readiness Program Curricula.

The specifications, policies and procedures for the School Readiness curriculum approval process are contained in the documents, “Florida School Readiness Program: Policies and Procedures for Curriculum Approval 2014-2015”, Form OEL-SR-7101(effective March 2014) and “Florida School Readiness Program: Curriculum Approval Specifications 2014-2015”, Form OEL-SR-7102 (effective March 2014). Forms OEL-SR-7101 and OEL-SR-7102 are hereby incorporated by reference in this rule. In addition, the following forms are incorporated by reference: Form SR-Curr1(effective March 2014) entitled “Committee Member Application”, Form SR-Curr1a (effective March 2014) entitled “Committee Member Agreement”, Form SR-Curr2 (effective 2014) entitled “Intent to Submit”, Form SR-Curr3 (effective March 2014) entitled “Submitter Registration”, Form SR-Curr4 (effective March 2014) entitled “Submitter Agreement”, Form SR-Curr5 (effective March 2014) entitled “Curriculum Evaluation” and Form SR- Curr6 (effective March 2014) entitled “Submitter Written Correlation”. Copies of all forms may be obtained on the Office website at www.floridaearlylearning.com or by contacting the Office of Early Learning, Department of Education, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. The incorporated forms are also available at: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03980.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.213(2), 1002.82(2)(l) 411.01(4)(e) FS. Law Implemented 1002.82(2)(l) 411.01(4)(d)3.f. FS. History–New 11-15-12, Amended__________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Noelle Bee, School Readiness Program & Policy Manager

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Shan Goff, Executive Director

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 12, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: February 6, 2014