The purpose of this rule development is to ensure that procedures, content and practices for developing the individualized family support plan (IFSP) for children with disabilities, birth through five years of age conform to the Individuals with ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-6.03029Development of Family Support Plans for Children with Disabilities Ages Birth Through Five Years

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to ensure that procedures, content and practices for developing the individualized family support plan (IFSP) for children with disabilities, birth through five years of age conform to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C requirements of the Department of Health Early Steps program. The Department of Health is the lead agency for early intervention services provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities through Part C of IDEA. School districts may use an IFSP in lieu of an individual educational plan (IEP). The effect will be a rule that aligns with the policies of the Department of Health.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Development of Individualized Family Support Plans for Children with Disabilities Ages Birth Through Five Years.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.01(3)(a), (b), 1003.21(1)(e), 1003.57(1)(c), 1003.571 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.03(8), 1001.42(4), 1003.01(3)(a),(b), 1003.21(1)(e), 1003.57(1)(c), 1003.571, 1011.62(1)(c) 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 REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Monica Verra-Tirado, Ed.D., Chief, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, [phone]. To request a rule development workshop, 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