The purpose of this rule development is to reflect the correct statutory references and to ensure that criteria used to judge proposals is included in the rule. The effect will be a rule that includes the correct statutory references and applicable ...

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
6A-7.099: Challenge Grant Program for the Gifted
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to reflect the correct statutory references and to ensure that criteria used to judge proposals is included in the rule. The effect will be a rule that includes the correct statutory references and applicable criteria for selection.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Funding proposals for the Challenge Grant Program for the Gifted.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.02(1), 1001.42(4)(l), 1003.57 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1011.75 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ms. Bambi Lockman, Chief, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 614, Tallahassee, FL 32399
TO REQUEST A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP, please contact: Lynn Abbott, Agency Clerk, Department of Education, [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

6A-7.099 Challenge Grant Program for the Gifted.

(1) The purpose of the Challenge Grant Program for the Gifted shall be to encourage public schools to implement exemplary programs which challenge gifted students.

(2) As provided by Section 1011.75(2) 236.1225(2), Florida Statutes, the Commissioner shall cooperate and consult with associations and organizations concerned with the education of the gifted in administering this grant program. Such associations and organizations shall include at least the Florida Association for the Gifted and the Florida Federation Council for Exceptional Children.

(3) Annually the Commissioner shall invite district school boards to submit up to five (5) a program proposals consistent with the requirements of Section 1011.75(3) 236.1225, Florida Statutes. Funds shall be awarded by the Department pursuant to a competitive grant proposal solicitation in the form of a Request for Proposals. In addition to the criteria requried by Section 1011.75(3), Florida Statutes, tThe proposals shall be judged by the following criteria:

(a) The proposed program will improve the quality of existing programs;

(b) The proposed program will initiate a model or demonstration program; or

(c) The proposed program evidences an intent for collaboration between gifted students or teachers and other students, colleagues, or agencies;

(d)(c) The proposed program will expand student participation in existing programs.

(e) The proposed program will identify the Sunshine State Standards and other required imperatives to be addressed.

(4) Based on the criteria in subsection (3) above, applications submitted by eligible recipients shall be ranked beginning with the application with the highest score, followed by applications with the next highest scores. The Department shall award available grants according to the highest scores. Each project funded shall, as provided by Section 236.1225(3)(d), Florida Statutes, contain provisions for the submission of an evaluation of the program and shall meet all requirements of law.

(5) Each project funded shall contain provisions for the submission of an evaluation of the program and shall meet all requirements of law.

Specific Authority 1001.02(1), 1001.42(4)(l), 1003.57 229.053(1), 230.23(4)(m), 236.1225 FS. Law Implemented 1011.75 236.1225 FS. History–New 1-6-83, Amended 5-3-83, Formerly 6A-7.99, Amended________.