The purpose of this rule development is to revise Form 313181 as referenced in paragraph (10)(b) of rule 6A-6.0331. Specifically section 1003.4282, F.S., was amended during the 2014 legislative session to create new standard diploma options for ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

6A-6.03028Provision of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Development of Individual Educational Plans for Students with Disabilities

6A-6.0331General Education Intervention Procedures, Evaluation, Determination of Eligibility, Reevaluation and the Provision of Exceptional Student Education Services

6A-6.03411Definitions, ESE Policies and Procedures, and ESE Administrators

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to revise Form 313181 as referenced in paragraph (10)(b) of rule 6A-6.0331. Specifically Section 1003.4282, F.S., was amended during the 2014 legislative session to create new standard diploma options for students with disabilities beginning with the student cohort entering grade 9 in 2014-2015. Special diploma will no longer be an option for these students. Students instructed in access points curriculum and administered the Florida Alternate Assessment will be able to work toward a standard diploma given this legislation. Therefore, the form must be revised to align with this statutory change. In addition, unrelated to legislative changes during 2014, timelines related to the evaluation process for students with disabilities are proposed for revision.

Rule 6A-6.03028, F.A.C., is updated to reflect changes in Section 1003.4282, F.S., which was amended during the 2014 legislative session and Section 1003.5716, F.S., which was created during the 2014 legislative session. The changes require that students with disabilities declare an intent to pursue a standard diploma or a certificate of completion. Additionally, students with disabilities will also declare whether they intend to pursue a Merit or Scholar designation. Beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, the individual education plan (IEP) must reflect a statement of intent regarding the Career and Professional Education (CAPE) digital industry tool certificates and the CAPE industry certifications that the student seeks to attain before high school graduation. The Model Communication Plan for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing is also proposed for revision. Lastly, a revision made during the 2013 legislative session with regard to reimbursement for charter schools is referenced. Rule 6A-6.03411, F.A.C., is in development to update a definition and make a statutory correction.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Consent form related to participation in the Florida Alternate Assessment and access courses; evaluation timelines for students suspected of having a disability; IEP requirements related to secondary transition; and Model Communication Plan for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing; and charter schools.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.01(3)(a), (b), 1003.4282, 1003.55, 1003.57, 1003.571, 1003.5715, 1008.22 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.42(4)(l), 1001.03(8), 1002.33, 1002.38, 1003.01(3)(a), (b), 1003.4203, 1003.4282, 1003.55, 1003.57, 1003.571, 1003.5715, 1003.5716, 1008.22, 1011.62(1)(c) FS.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: September 19, 2014, 2:30 p.m.

PLACE: Via telephone conference call: 1(888)339-2688; participant pass code: 71998236; participants may access a presentation by linking to http://tlc-flmtss.adobeconnect.com/auditorium/.

For anyone wishing to attend in person: Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 605, Tallahassee, Florida at the time provided above.

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 submit a comment on this rule development 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