Department of Education, Office of Early Learning  

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    DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

    Florida's Office of Early Learning

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    6M-4.610Statewide Provider Contract for the School Readiness Program

    6M-4.740Program Assessment Requirements for the School Readiness Program.

    6M-4.741Program Assessment Threshold Requirements for the School Readiness Program.

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 19, 2020, the Office of Early Learning, received an Emergency Petition filed by the Association of Early Learning Coalitions, Inc. on behalf of members seeking variance or waiver of certain provisions of Rules 6M-4.610, 6M-4.470, and 6M-471, Florida Administrative Code. The petition seeks an emergency waiver to authorize the extension of the 2019-2020 Statewide School Readiness Provider Contract Form OEL-SR-20, through the creation of a contract amendment form that permits the extension of the 2019-2020 contract; additional time to conduct program assessment observations as required by the above-cited rules; additional time to complete the requirements of the Quality Improvement Plan; an update of provider profile information; the execution of the 2020-2021 contract upon completion of requirements or the termination of the 2019-2020 contact as appropriate. The Office of Early Learning will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, the Office must receive comments by close of business, 5:00 p.m. on the fifth day.

    A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Agency.Clerk@oel.myflorida.com or Office of Early Learning, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.