The purpose and effect is to update the criteria for suspension and dismissal to include a definition of just cause. The effect is a rule which will be updated consistent with governing law.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Education Practices Commission

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
6B-4.009: Criteria for Suspension and Dismissal
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect is to update the criteria for suspension and dismissal to include a definition of just cause. The effect is a rule which will be updated consistent with governing law.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Define “just cause” and other criteria for which a district may dismiss or suspend instructional personnel.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1012.33, 1012.335 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1012.33, 1012.335 FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: October 26, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The conference calls will last for a minimum of 30 minutes but will conclude after 30 minutes if no additional callers are on the line.
PLACE: Via telephone conference call: 9:30 a.m., EST [phone], Code 12134977; Via telephone conference call: 4:00 p.m., EST [phone], Code 12138192
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Marian W. Lambeth, Chief, Professional Practices Services, Florida Department of Education, [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]
To request a rule development workshop, please contact: Lynn Abbott, 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 NOT AVAILABLE.