Purpose


The purpose of this proposed rule is to ensure consistency with the federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 20 U.S.C., Chapter 33 and its implementing Federal Regulations, 34 CFR, §300.307, §300.308, §300.309, §300.310, and §300.311 and to update rule language to be consistent with current knowledge and practice in the field. The effect of this revision will be consistency with the federal requirements and current knowledge and practice in the field and procedures that more appropriately identify students with specific learning disabilities. Additionally, during the 2008 legislative session, Section 1003.01(3), Florida Statutes, Definitions, was revised. The reference to specific learning disabilities is revised to be consistent with the statutory change.