The purpose of this rule development is to update the language to reflect current knowledge in the field by conforming rule references to the correct citations. The effect of these revisions will be to establish consistency with related State Board ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-6.03022Special Programs for Students who are Dual-Sensory Impaired

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to update the language to reflect current knowledge in the field by conforming rule references to the correct citations. The effect of these revisions will be to establish consistency with related State Board of Education rules and current knowledge in the fields.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: State requirements for programs for students with disabilities who are identified as dual sensory impaired. Definitions, procedures for referral, procedures for student evaluation, criteria for eligibility, and re-evaluation will all be addressed.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1003.01, 1003.57, 1003.571 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1003.01, 1003.57, 1003.571 FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: August 8, 2014, 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Via conference call: 1(888)670-3525, Conference ID# 5593981956. Anyone wishing to attend in person: Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 605, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Monica Verra-Tirado, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 614, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399. To comment on this rule development, please contact Cathy Schroeder, Agency Clerk, Department of Education, [phone] or e-mail [e-mail] or go to https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT: https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx