The proposed rule revision updates the application, registration and eligibility determination process for prospective Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program providers. Additionally, the proposed revisions updates and clarifies the ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

    Florida’s Office of Early Learning

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    6M-8.204Uniform Attendance Policy for Funding the VPK Program

    6M-8.300Provider and Class Registration Procedures; Application; Eligibility Determination

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule revision updates the application, registration and eligibility determination process for prospective Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program providers. Additionally, the proposed revisions updates and clarifies the Uniform Attendance Policy for Funding in the VPK Program.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Registration and application procedures for prospective VPK providers and the Uniform Attendance Policy for Funding in the VPK Program.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.213(2), 1002.79 FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1002.55(3), (4), 1002.61(3), (8)(a), 1002.63(3), (4), (5), (6), (8)(a), 1002.75(2)(c), (d), 1002.71(6)(d) FS.

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

    DATE AND TIME: May 23, 2017, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT, or until business is concluded, whichever is earlier.

    PLACE: via GoToWebinar only. To register for the webinar, please visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6105908409236717057

    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: (850)717-8635 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, (850)717-8635 or email: oel.rules@oel.myflorida.com.

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS: On the Office’s Website at: http://www.floridaearlylearning.com/statewide_initiatives/laws_and_rules/proposed_rules.aspx

Document Information

Subject:
Registration and application procedures for prospective VPK providers and the Uniform Attendance Policy for Funding in the VPK Program.
Purpose:
The proposed rule revision updates the application, registration and eligibility determination process for prospective Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program providers. Additionally, the proposed revisions updates and clarifies the Uniform Attendance Policy for Funding in the VPK Program.
Rulemaking Authority:
1001.213(2), 1002.79 FS.
Law:
1002.55(3), (4), 1002.61(3), (8)(a),1002.63(3), (4), (5), (6), (8)(a), 1002.75(2)(c), (d), 1002.71(6)(d) FS.
Contact:
Tara Huls, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)717-8635 or email: oel.rules@oel.myflorida.com.
Related Rules: (2)
6M-8.204. Uniform Attendance Policy for Funding the VPK Program
6M-8.300. Provider and Class Registration Procedures; Application; Eligibility Determination