The purpose of the proposed rule is to codify standardized procedures for early learning coalitions to use when monitoring the compliance of school readiness program providers with the terms of the standard statewide provider contract.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

    Florida’s Office of Early Learning

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    6M-4.630School Readiness Provider Monitoring Tool

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule is to codify standardized procedures for early learning coalitions to use when monitoring the compliance of school readiness program providers with the terms of the standard statewide provider contract.

    SUMMARY: Statewide Provider Contract Monitoring Tool for the School Readiness Program.

    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'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. The rule will standardize school readiness program provider monitoring throughout the state. For school readiness program providers that are funded by more than one coalition, having a standard tool will ensure that the same evaluation criteria is applied in the same manner by all coalitions.

    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), 1002.82 (2)(o) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1002.82(2)(o), 1002.84(15), 1002.85(2)(h) FS.

    IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

    DATE AND TIME: Friday, April 24, 2015, 10:00a.m. – 12:00 Noon, ET or at the conclusion of business whichever is earlier

    PLACE: GoToWebinar, information regarding registration may be found at: http//www.floridaearlylearning.com/oel_resources/rules_guidance_technical_assistance/proposed_rule.aspx

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Reginal Williams, Manager, Program Integrity Unit, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)717-8550, reginal.williams@oel.myflorida.com

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    6M-4.630 Statewide Provider Contract Monitoring Tool for the School Readiness Program.

    (1) The Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract Monitoring Tool, Form OEL-SR 20M with Attachment A through D (April 2015) is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. A copy of Form OEL-SR 20M including Attachments A-D may be obtained at http://www.floridaearlylearning.com/oel_resources/rules_guidance_technical_assistance.aspx or from the Office of Early Learning, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399. The incorporated forms are also available at: <placeholder for FAR reference materials link>.

    (2) All school readiness providers shall be monitored by a coalition using Form OEL-SR-20M. This contract monitoring tool shall also be used by a coalition to monitor a school readiness program provider in response to a parental complaint. For parental complaints, only the criteria in the monitoring tool that applies to the complaint will be monitored. An early learning coalition may execute and retain this Contract Monitoring Tool electronically in compliance with s. 668.50, F.S.

    (3) A coalition’s school readiness provider program monitoring plan shall include identifying timelines for notification to school readiness program providers, requirements for submitting documentation, site visit dates, desk reviews, documented sample size that adheres to the OEL minimum annual sample size guidelines found in Attachment B of form OEL-SR 20M, draft and final report dates, response dates and deadlines, corrective action plan requirements and resolutions, and additional processes to facilitate program compliance.

    (4) Neither a coalition nor its designated school readiness sub-recipient may omit, supplement, or amend the monitoring criteria identified in the Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract Monitoring Tool. Neither a coalition nor its designated school readiness sub-recipient may include any attachments, addenda, or exhibits to the Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract Monitoring Tool.

    Rulemaking Authority 1001.213(2), 1002.82(2)(o) FS. Law Implemented 1002.82(2)(o), 1002.84 (15), 1002.85(2)(h FS. History–New______.

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Reginal Williams, Manager, Program Integrity Unit

    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Rodney MacKinnon, Executive Director

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 27, 2015

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: February 19, 2015

Document Information

Comments Open:
4/1/2015
Summary:
Statewide Provider Contract Monitoring Tool for the School Readiness Program
Purpose:
The purpose of the proposed rule is to codify standardized procedures for early learning coalitions to use when monitoring the compliance of school readiness program providers with the terms of the standard statewide provider contract.
Rulemaking Authority:
1001.213(2), 1002.82 (2)(o) FS
Law:
1002.82(2)(o), 1002.84(15), 1002.85(2)(h) FS.
Contact:
Reginal Williams, Manager, Program Integrity Unit, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)717-8550, reginal.williams@oel.myflorida.com
Related Rules: (1)
6M-4.630. Statewide Provider Contract Monitoring Tool for the School Readiness Program