The purpose of these proposed new rules is to incorporate into rule amendments to the federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 20 U.S.C. Chapter 33, and its implementing. The effect of adopting the amended Federal ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
6A-6.03015: Special Programs for Students who are Physically Impaired
6A-6.030151: Exceptional Student Education Eligibility for Students Who are Physically Impaired with Orthopedic Impairment
6A-6.030152: Exceptional Student Education Eligibility for Students Who are Physically Impaired with Other Health Impairment
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of these proposed new rules is to incorporate into rule amendments to the federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 20 U.S.C. Chapter 33, and its implementing. The effect of adopting the amended Federal requirements will be consistency between federal law and State Board rule.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Federal and state requirements for programs for students with disabilities who are identified as physically impaired with orthopedic impairment, other health impairment or traumatic brain injury. Definition, activities prior to referral, evaluation, and criteria for eligibility.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.02(1), 1003.57(e) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.03, 1003.57(e), 1003.01(3), 1003.21(1), 1011.62 FS., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 20 U.S.C. Chapter 33
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.

Requests for the rule development workshop should be addressed to: Lynn Abbott, Agency Clerk, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 1514, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bambi J. Lockman, Chief, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, 325 W. Gaines Street, Room 614, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.