Purpose


Rule 6A-6.03312, F.A.C., is amended to align the rule with Section 1003.571, Florida Statutes, and the federal regulations at 34 CFR §300.530(e)(1). Rule 6A-6.0333, F.A.C., is amended to align the rule with Sections 39.0016(3)(b) and 1003.571, Florida Statutes, and the federal regulations at 34 CFR §300.519, regarding assignment of a surrogate parent to an eligible student with a disability, and to remove the requirement related to gifted students. Rule 6A-6.0361, F.A.C., is amended to comply with the requirement in Section 1003.57(3)(d), Florida Statutes, that the Department of Education adopt by rule procedures related to residential placement of students with disabilities and to update references, including services to infants and toddlers. The effect of all proposed amendments is to ensure consistency between Florida statute and federal regulations.