The proposed rule revision deletes lengthy descriptions that are not consistent with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act (Part III, Chapter 468, Florida Statutes) and the Physical Therapy Practice Act (Chapter 486, Florida Statutes). The proposed rule defines occupational and physical therapy as services provided by a licensed therapist or assistant pursuant to the respective Practice Acts. A definition of “related service provider” was added to rule language to identify that occupational or physical therapists are responsible for the assessment and provision of school-based occupational or physical therapy as a related service as defined in Section 1003.01(3)(b), Florida Statutes, and Rule 6A-6.03411, F.A.C. The proposed rule removes reference to “criteria for eligibility.” The proposed rule is consistent with the respective Practice Acts and states that assessments shall be conducted by the related service provider prior to the provision of occupational or physical therapy. The proposed rule removes “procedures for student evaluation” and includes references to rules already in place regarding individual educational plans (IEPs), educational plans (EPs) and individualized family support plans (IFSPs). It also clarifies that assessments by the related service provider have to be conducted before the determination is made that there is an educational need for a related service. The requirement for a medical prescription is removed from the proposed rule. The proposed rule removes language related to the annual assessment of “student progress.” Instead, the proposed rule includes the requirement that input from the related service provider is required to assist the IEP, EP, or IFSP team when the educational need for therapy as a related service is being determined, and when an IEP, EP, or IFSP for a student who is receiving occupational therapy or physical therapy is reviewed. The proposed rule references the Practice Acts with regard to plan of treatment requirements.