The purpose of this Rule is to indicate that the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind has a Student Progression Plan and Requirements for Graduation which complies with state mandates.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
6D-7.006: Student Progression Plan and Requirements for Graduation
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this Rule is to indicate that the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind has a Student Progression Plan and Requirements for Graduation which complies with state mandates.
SUMMARY: This rule establishes guidelines for promotion and graduation of students attending the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, in accordance with state and federal mandates.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1002.36(4)(c) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1002.36(1), 1003.49 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: Friday, June 5 2009, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Center for Leadership and Development, Moore Hall, FSDB Campus, St. Augustine, Florida
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 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: 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: Elaine F. Ocuto, Executive Assistant to the President, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084-2799

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

6D-7.006 Student Progression Plan and Requirements for Graduation.

(1) Graduation and promotion requirements adopted by the Board of Trustees for the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind pursuant to the provisions of Section 1003.49, Florida Statutes, are contained in the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind Student Progression Plan, revised February 2009 October 2006, which is hereby incorporated by this rule and made a part of the rules of the Board of Trustees.

(2) Copies of the Student Progression Plan may be obtained from the President, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084 at a cost set by state law.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 1002.36(4)(c) FS. Law Implemented 1003.49, 1002.36(1) FS. History–New 2-17-81. Amended 9-17-85, 8-26-86, 4-12-90, 12-6-92, 3-16-98, 1-15-07, ________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Margaret Van Ormer
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: L. Daniel Hutto, President
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 20, 2009
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: April 3, 2009