To conform to SB-1028, which adds Schools of Hope operated by a Hope operator to the list of charter schools eligible to apply for charter school capital outlay.

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-2.0020Eligibility for Charter School Capital Outlay

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To conform to SB-1028, which adds Schools of Hope operated by a Hope operator to the list of charter schools eligible to apply for charter school capital outlay.

SUMMARY: This change revises the charter school capital outlay application (Form IEPC-CO1) to add Schools of Hope to the menu of eligible entities.

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: The proposed rule will have no regulatory cost and no negative economic impact and will not require legislative ratification. This amendment clarifies the eligibility requirements for charter school capital outlay.

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, 1013.62, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1013.62, F.S.

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

DATE AND TIME: August 18, 2021, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, 254 N.E. 4th St., Building 3, Chapman Conference Room 3210, Miami, FL 33132.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Adam Emerson, Charter School Director, Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1044, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone], [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-2.0020 Eligibility for Charter School Capital Outlay.

The following provisions are established for the determination of eligibility of charter schools pursuant to section 1013.62, F.S. Except as expressly provided herein, proof of eligibility requirements must be provided to the Department by July 1 of the fiscal year for which the charter school seeks funding. The continuation of funding is dependent upon maintaining eligibility requirements during the fiscal year.

(1) through (6) No change.

(7) Pursuant to section 1013.62(5), F.S., the procedures for submitting and approving an application for funding and the procedures for documenting expenditures, are as follows:

(a) Charter schools must submit an application using form IEPC-CO1, Charter School Capital Outlay Application, effective September 2021 August 2018 (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09620), which is hereby incorporated by reference in the rule, which may be accessed through https://www.floridaschoolchoice.org/login/login_charter_school.asp. The application may be obtained by contacting the Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1044, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400. The Department will accept hard copy versions of the application. Hard copies should be sent to 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1044, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Applications are due by July 1 of the fiscal year for which funding is sought. The Department may extend the deadline for all applications by posting the extended deadline on its website. The charter school shall include the purpose for which the funds will be expended. The Department shall review the application, determine eligibility, and direct the allocation and distribution of such funds in accordance with that determination.

(b) through (c) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1013.62 FS. Law Implemented 1013.62 FS. History–New 12-15-09, Amended 8-13-17, 8-21-18,

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Adam Emerson, Charter School Director, Florida Department of Education.

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 16, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 13, 2021