To repeal Rule 6M-8.601, F.A.C.

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division of Early Learning

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6M-8.601Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To repeal Rule 6M-8.601, F.A.C.

SUMMARY: The rule is being repealed as the VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate methodology is no longer required.

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 agency'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.

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: 1002.69(5), (6), 1002.79, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1002.69(5), (6), F.S.

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

DATE AND TIME: May 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, 254 N.E. 4th St., Building 3, Chapman Conference Room 3210, Miami, FL 33132.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Amber Gibbens, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6M-8.601 Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.69(5), (6), 1002.79 FS. Law Implemented 1002.69(5), (6) FS. History–New 6-3-07, Amended 1-16-08, 1-5-09, 12-15-09, 10-25-10, 5-10-12, Formerly 6A-1.099821, Amended 6-14-18, 9-19-19, Repealed

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Cari Miller, Chancellor 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: April 17, 2024