The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to adopt the secondary and postsecondary career education programs prescribed in Section 1011.80, Florida Statutes, and listed as follows: “Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources,” “Architecture & ...

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education

Rule No. : RULE TITLE :
6A-6.0571: Career and Technical Education and Adult General Education Standards and Industry-Driven Benchmarks
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to adopt the secondary and postsecondary career education programs prescribed in Section 1011.80, Florida Statutes, and listed as follows: “Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources,” “Architecture & Construction,” “Arts, A/V Technology & Communication,” “Business, Management & Administration,” “Education & Training,” “Energy,” “Finance,” “Government & Public Administration,” “Health Science,” “Hospitality & Tourism,” “Human Services,” “Information Technology,” “Law, Public Safety & Security,” “Manufacturing,” “Marketing, Sales & Service,” “Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM),” “Transportation, Distribution & Logistics,” and “Additional CTE Programs/Courses,” all of which fall under the umbrella of the “Career and Technical Education Programs, Academic Year 2011/2012.” In addition, to adopt the “Adult General Education Standards and Curriculum Frameworks 2011-2012.”
SUMMARY: The Department is responsible for developing program standards and industry-driven benchmarks for career and technical education and adult general education programs. The criteria for qualification of individual courses for inclusion in secondary and postsecondary career education programs and adult general education programs prescribed in Workforce Education programs are annually adopted by the State Board and are published by the Commissioner on the Department’s website. These criteria are hereby incorporated by this rule and made a part of the rules of the State Board.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The Agency has determined that this will not have an impact on small business. An SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
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: 1004.92 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1004.92 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: May 17, 2011, 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: St. Petersburg College, EpiCenter, Collaborative Labs, 13805 58th St. N., Largo, Florida
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Kathleen Taylor, Senior Educational Program Director, Federal and State Initiatives, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400; [e-mail], [phone]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

6A-6.0571 Career and Technical Education and Adult General Education Standards and Industry-Driven Benchmarks.

Section 1004.92, F.S., requires the Department of Education to develop program standards and industry-driven benchmarks for career and technical education and adult and community education programs. The criteria for qualification of individual courses for inclusion in the classification of secondary career education programs prescribed in Section 1011.80, F.S., or Workforce Development Education programs as prescribed in Section 1011.62, F.S., are annually adopted by the State Board and shall be published by the Commissioner in the a documents titled, as follows: “Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00223),” “Architecture & Construction (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00224),” “Arts, A/V Technology & Communication (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00225),” “Business, Management & Administration (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00226),” “Education & Training (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00227),” “Energy (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00228),” “Finance (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00229),” “Government & Public Administration (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00230),” “Health Science (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00231),” “Hospitality & Tourism (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00232),” “Human Services (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00233),” “Information Technology (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00234),” “Law, Public Safety & Security (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00235),” “Manufacturing (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00236),” “Marketing, Sales & Service (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00237),” “Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00238),” “Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00239),” and “Additional CTE Programs/Courses (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00240),” all of which fall under the umbrella of the “Career and Technical Education Programs, Academic Year 2011/2012 2010/2011 Curriculum Frameworks by Career Cluster,” or in the document “Adult General Education Standards and Curriculum Frameworks 2011/2012 2010/2011 (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-00241).” These criteria are hereby incorporated by reference in this rule and made a part of the rules of the State Board of Education to become effective with the effective date of this rule. Copies of these publications may be obtained from the Division of Career and Adult Education, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or from the Department’s website at http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe and http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/ad_frame.asp.

(1) District school boards and community colleges boards of trustees variance authority. District school boards of education and community college boards of trustees are authorized, to vary up to ten (10) percent of the intended outcomes of each framework included in the documents titled as follows: “Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources,” “Architecture & Construction,” “Arts, A/V Technology & Communication,” “Business, Management & Administration,” “Education & Training,” “Energy,” “Finance,” “Government & Public Administration,” “Health Science,” “Hospitality & Tourism,” “Human Services,” “Information Technology,” “Law, Public Safety & Security,” “Manufacturing,” “Marketing, Sales & Service,” “Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM),” “Transportation, Distribution & Logistics,” and “Additional CTE Programs/Courses,” all of which fall under the umbrella of the “Career and Technical Education Programs, Academic Year 2011/2012 2010-2011 Curriculum Frameworks by Career Cluster” and the document “Adult General Education Standards and Curriculum Frameworks 2011-2012 2010-2011.” The variance does not apply to frameworks identifying occupations requiring state or federal licensure, certification or registration.

(2) Commissioner of Education waiver authority. The Commissioner of Education may approve a school’s waiver request submitted by a district school board to allow the school to substitute locally approved intended outcomes for State Board approved outcomes included in the documents titled as follows: “Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources,” “Architecture & Construction,” “Arts, A/V Technology & Communication,” “Business, Management & Administration,” “Education & Training,” “Energy,” “Finance,” “Government & Public Administration,” “Health Science,” “Hospitality & Tourism,” “Human Services,” “Information Technology,” “Law, Public Safety & Security,” “Manufacturing,” “Marketing, Sales & Service,” “Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM),” “Transportation, Distribution & Logistics,” and “Additional CTE Programs/Courses,” all of which fall under the umbrella of the “Career and Technical Education Programs, Academic Year 2011/2012 2010-2011 Curriculum Frameworks by Career Cluster” and “Adult General Education Standards and Curriculum Frameworks 2011-2012 2010-2011,” provided that:

(a) The framework does not identify occupations requiring state or federal licensure, certification or registration;

(b) Locally approved outcomes specified for the state approved program adequately address the major concepts/content contained in the curriculum framework;

(c) The waiver request fulfills the provisions of Section 1001.10, F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 1004.92(2)(b)3. FS. Law Implemented 1004.92(2)(b)4. FS. History–New 10-30-78, Amended 10-23-79, 5-29-80, 7-9-81, 7-6-82, 5-29-83, 6-14-84, 7-10-85, Formerly 6A-6.571, Amended 7-9-86, 7-22-87, 8-30-88, 7-31-90, 7-31-91, 7-31-92, 7-31-93, 7-31-94, 4-30-96, 1-23-00, 7-21-08, 4-21-09, 5-3-10,________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Loretta Costin, Chancellor, Division of Career and Adult Education
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Dr. Eric Smith, Commissioner, Department of Education
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 10, 2011
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: February 4, 2011