The purpose is update a definition, terminology and to correct an error in a statutory reference.

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

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

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose is update a definition, terminology and to correct an error in a statutory reference.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule has been amended to reflect a change in a definition, update terminology by changing references from vocational education to career and technical education and correcting an error in a statutory reference.

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: 1) no requirement for SERC was triggered under Section 120.541(1), F.S., and 2) based on past experiences with rules that affect individual students and their families in an educational setting and have no impact on small businesses, the adverse impact or regulatory cost, if any, do not exceed nor would be expected to exceed any one of the economic analysis criteria set forth in Section 120.541(2)(a), F.S.

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: 1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.01(3), 1003.57, 1003.571 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.03(8), 1001.42(4)(l), 1002.38, 1003.01(3), 1003.57, 1003.571, 1011.62(1)(c) FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: November 18, 2014, 8:30 a.m.

PLACE: Seminole State College, Heathrow Campus, 1055 AAA Drive, Heathrow, FL 32746

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Mary Jane Tappen, Executive Vice Chancellor, K-12 Public Schools, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1502, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400, [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

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

(1) through (q) No change.

(r) General curriculum. The general curriculum is a curriculum or course of study that is available to all students and is based upon state educational standards that address the state and school district requirements for a standard diploma.

(s) through (dd)3.e. No change.

f. Occupational therapy means services provided by a licensed occupational therapist or a licensed occupational therapy assistant pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 468 Section 486.203, F.S., that include improving, developing or restoring functions impaired or lost through illness, injury, or deprivation; improving ability to perform tasks for independent functioning if functions are impaired or lost; and preventing, through early intervention, initial or further impairment or loss of function.

g. through (kk)2.b. No change.

c. Career and technical Vocational education.

3. through c. No change.

d. Career and technical Vocational education means organized educational programs that are directly related to the preparation of individuals for paid or unpaid employment, or for additional preparation for a career not requiring a baccalaureate or advanced degree.

(ll) through (mm) No change.

(nn) Transition services. Transition services means a coordinated set of activities for a student with a disability that:

1. Is designed to be within a results-oriented process, that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the student with a disability to facilitate the student’s movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, career and technical vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation; and

2. through (3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.01(3), 1003.57, 1003.571 F.S. Law Implemented 1001.42(4)(l), 1003.01(3), 1002.38, 1001.03(8), 1003.57, 1003.571 1011.62(1)(c) F.S. History–New 11-18-84, Amended 10-1-85, Formerly 6A-6.3411, Amended 12-14-93, 10-17-04, 12-22-08,__________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Mary Jane Tappen, Executive Vice Chancellor, K-12 Public Schools

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 13, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 4, 2014