To insert a definition of an out-of-field teacher necessary to define qualified instructional personnel. The effect is to clarify the existing rule. The definition was inadvertently omitted during the prior rule making process.

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-1.0503Definition of Qualified Instructional Personnel

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To insert a definition of an out-of-field teacher necessary to define qualified instructional personnel. The effect is to clarify the existing rule. The definition was inadvertently omitted during the prior rule making process.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment inserts the definition of an “out-of-field” teacher, consistent with section 1012.42, Florida Statutes, as part of the scheme outlining the qualifications of instructional personnel.

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 is not expected to cause any adverse impact on economic growth, business competitiveness or any other factors listed in s. 120.541(2)(a), F.S., and is not expected to require legislative ratification, based upon the nature of the proposed amendment. The amendment adds a definition to the rule simply for clarify and does not have any substantive impact.

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: 1002.33(12)(f), 1012.32, 1012.55(1), 1012.56(6), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1002.33, 1012.05, 1012.32, 1012.55, 1012.56, FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: October 25, 2018, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Crystal River Middle School, 344 NE Crystal Street, Crystal River, FL 34428.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: David LaJeunesse, Chief of Educator Certification, 325 W. Gaines St., Room 201, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-1.0503 Definition of Qualified Instructional Personnel.

(1) As used in this rule, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) “Out-of-field” means a teacher is assigned to a course covering subject matter outside the field for which the teacher holds a certificate per Section 1012.55, F.S., or for which the teacher has not demonstrated sufficient subject matter expertise per Section 1012.42, F.S., and as determined by paragraphs (2)(a)-(h) of this rule.

(2) through (3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.33(12)(f), 1012.32, 1012.55(1), 1012.56(6) FS. Law Implemented 1002.33, 1012.32, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. History–New 4-19-74, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 9-8-76, Formerly 6A-1.503, Amended 10-30-90, 10-3-91, 2-18-93, 5-25-04, 3-1-05, 4-30-18,

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Hershel Lyons, Chancellor, K12 Public Schools.

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 24, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 23, 2018.