The purpose of this rule amendment is to reflect the updates of sections 1003.4156 and 1003.4282, Florida Statutes (F.S.), during the 2024 Legislative Session. The amendment specifies whether middle and high school students ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-1.09941State Uniform Transfer of Students in Middle Grades and High School

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule amendment is to reflect the updates of sections 1003.4156 and 1003.4282, Florida Statutes (F.S.), during the 2024 Legislative Session. The amendment specifies whether middle and high school students transferring back to public school from a personalized education program must take statewide, standardized assessments.

SUMMARY: Update transfer of students in middle grades and high school.

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: Based upon the nature of the changes, this proposed rule is not expected to have any adverse impact on economic growth, business competitiveness or any other factors listed in s. 120.541(2)(a), F.S., and will not require legislative ratification. No increase in regulatory costs are anticipated as a result of the rule changes.

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), 1003.25, 1003.4156(2), 1003.4282(11), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1003.25, 1003.4156, 1003.4282, F.S.

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

DATE AND TIME: July 24, 2024, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Suwannee 18/19/20, Orlando, FL 32819.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Andrew Weatherill, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-1.09941 State Uniform Transfer of Students in Middle Grades and High School.

The purpose of this rule is to establish uniform procedures relating to the acceptance of transfer work and credit for students entering Florida’s public schools.

(1) The procedures relating to the acceptance of transfer work and courses for students in middle grades 6, 7, and 8 from a private school, a home education program, a personalized education program, out of state or out of country shall be as follows:

(a) Grades earned and offered for acceptance shall be based on official transcripts and shall be accepted at face value subject to validation if required by the receiving school’s accreditation. If validation of the official transcript is deemed necessary, or if the student does not possess an official transcript or is a home education or personalized education program student, successful completion of courses shall be validated through performance during the first grading period as outlined in paragraph (1)(b) of this rule.

(b) through (c) No change.

(2) The procedures relating to the acceptance of transfer work and credits for students in high school from a private school, a home education program, a personalized education program, out of state or out of country shall be as follows:

(a) Credits and grades earned and offered for acceptance shall be based on official transcripts and shall be accepted at face value subject to validation if required by the receiving school’s accreditation. If validation of the official transcript is deemed necessary, or if the student does not possess an official transcript or is a home education or personalized education program student, credits shall be validated through performance during the first grading period as outlined in paragraph (2)(b) of this rule. Assessment requirements for transfer students under Section 1003.4282, F.S., must be satisfied, except as provided in Section 1003.433, F.S.

(b) through (c) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.25, 1003.4156(2), 1003.4282(11) FS. Law Implemented 1003.25, 1003.4156, 1003.4282 FS. History–New 8-28-00, Formerly 6-1.099, Amended 9-22-03, 4-30-12, 3-25-14, 8-20-17,

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Andrew Weatherill, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Manny Diaz Jr., Commissioner, Department of Education

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 12, 2024

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 9, 2024