The proposed revisions to the rule modify the process that must be conducted by early learning coalitions, school districts, and VPK providers in order to be able to deliver and report the results of a pre- and post-assessment of students enrolled ...

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Florida’s Office of Early Learning

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6M-8.620Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Pre- and Post Assessments

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed revisions to the rule modify the process that must be conducted by early learning coalitions, school districts, and VPK providers in order to be able to deliver and report the results of a pre- and post-assessment of students enrolled in the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program. The revisions also changes and clarifies the responsibilities and deadlines associated with this process.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Process for ordering of materials needed to deliver the VPK pre- and post-assessments; administration and submission of results of the assessments; verification of compliance with the assessment requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.213(2), 1002.79 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1002.67(3), (4), 1002.73(2)(d) FS.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: April 21, 2016, 2:00 p.m. ‒ 3:00 p.m. or at the conclusion of business, whichever is earlier

PLACE: Via WebEx for which the link may be found at: http://www.floridaearlylearning.com/oel_resources/rules_guidance_technical_assistance/proposed_rules.aspx

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: Tara Huls, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399, Telephone: [phone]. When the draft becomes available prior to the workshop, it will be posted on the Office’s Website at: http://www.floridaearlylearning.com/oel_resources/rules_guidance_technical_assistance/proposed_rules.aspx 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 DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Tara Huls, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone] or email: [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.