To align the rule with current language in Florida Statutes and to remove reference to a requirement of a repealed rule that is no longer provided to students. The effect is that the rule will be aligned with Florida statutes.

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-6.0524Educational Alternatives Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To align the rule with current language in Florida Statutes and to remove reference to a requirement of a repealed rule that is no longer provided to students. The effect is that the rule will be aligned with Florida statutes.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment removes reference to a requirement of a repealed rule that is no longer provided to students.

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the information expressly relied upon and described herein: Revisions to remove reference to a rule that has been repealed will have no economic impact. The proposed rule is not expected to have any adverse impact on economic growth, business competitiveness or any other factors listed in s. 120.541(2)(a), F.S., and will not require legislative ratification.

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: 1001.02, 1003.53, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1003.53, FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: July 17, 2017, 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: Room LL03, The Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Tameka Thomas, Bureau of Family & Community Outreach, 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1444, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone], or [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-6.0524 Educational Alternatives Programs.

Educational alternatives programs are programs designed to serve students who are unmotivated or unsuccessful and shall have strong emphasis on appropriate agency coordination as specified in paragraph 6A-6.0521(2)(b), F.A.C.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Instructional periods. Instruction shall be provided for a minimum of two (2) instructional periods per day through unless the student participates in a student support and assistance component rather than standard dropout prevention classes.

(4) through (7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1003.53 FS. Law Implemented 1003.53 FS. History–New 10-30-90, Amended 1-2-95,_____.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Hershel Lyons, Chancellor, K-12 Public Schools.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Pam Stewart, Commissioner, Department of Education.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 14, 2017

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 28, 2017