- Proposed Rules (9)
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To incorporate by reference the full-time equivalent (FTE) student membership reporting instructions publication, “FTE General Instructions,” for fiscal year 2019-20, which supersedes the 2018-19 publication, and reduce from nine to eight weeks the window of time within which an alternate survey date can be established by the Commissioner for a district or school that submits evidence that it had an abnormal fluctuation in FTE student membership or transported student membership at the time of the statewide survey.
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To revise the Model Florida Charter School Application (Form IEPC-M1), the evaluation instrument for that model application (Form IEPC-M2), and the Florida Standard Charter Contract (Form IEPC-SC) to align with recent legislative changes. Additionally, s. 1002.33(21), F.S., mandates that the Florida Department of Education develop a standard charter renewal contract.
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To expand the options for acquiring the reading endorsement to include earning a certificate from an internationally recognized institution or passing the Reading Certification Exam.
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To add an emphasis on effective methods of identifying conditions such as dyslexia; use of multisensory interventions; and explicit, systematic, and sequential approaches to teaching the components of reading to reading endorsement plans while maintaining the 2011 Reading Competencies. The effect of this rule is to require resubmission of district and teacher preparation program reading endorsement plans to demonstrate the added emphasis required by the rule.
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To identify which areas of certification include reading instruction or intervention for any students in kindergarten through grade 6. Educators holding certificates with the identified coverages will be required to earn a minimum of two college credits or the equivalent in-service points in the use of explicit, systematic and sequential approaches to reading instruction, developing phonemic awareness and implementing multisensory intervention strategies. The requirement applies upon the renewal of the validity period, beginning with those certificates with a validity period starting July 1, 2020.
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This new rule defines the criteria for identifying content experts in the subjects of mathematics, science, computer science, reading and civics for eligibility for a Best and Brightest recruitment award.
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To expand the criteria to be an in-field primary instructor to include adjunct instructors who are both part-time and full-time per House Bill 7071 (2019-119, Section 34, Laws of Florida). The effect will be to expand the positions that qualify as in-field.
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To allow English Language Learners (ELLs) who have recently exited the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program to receive accommodations for the statewide assessment program. The effect of this amendment is that ELLs recently exited from ESOL would receive accommodations on the statewide assessments.
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The Board proposes a rule amendment that sets forth the issuance of a notice of noncompliance for an initial offense of a minor violation of late quarterly reports, annual reports, and annual assessments consistent with sections 120.695, F.S. and 455.225(3), F.S., and in lieu of disciplinary actions.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (1)
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The Department of Children and Families has issued an order disposing of the petition for variance of section 2.5.5 of the Child Care Facility Handbook, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 65C-22.001(6), Florida Administrative Code, from The Reform Congregation of Weston, Inc., d/b/a Temple Dor Dorim, a Florida not for profit corporation, assigned Case No. 19-012W on October 15, 2019. The Notice of Variance and Waivers was published in Volume 45, No. 149, F.A.R., on August 1, 2019. Section 2.5.5 of the Child Care Facility Handbook requires in pertinent part that when transporting children aged 4 years, a separate carrier, a vehicle built-in child seat, or a child booster seat must be used with appropriate seat belt. Subsection 65C-22.001(6), F.A.C., states in pertinent part that child care programs must follow the standards found in the “Child Care Facility Handbook,” October 2017, incorporated herein by reference. The following is a summary of the agency’s disposition of the petition:
The petition for variance of section 2.5.5 of the Child Care Facility Handbook, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 65C-22.001(6), F.A.C., was denied as Petitioner did not demonstrate how principles of fairness would be violated.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (18)
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to the roadway, striping and medians at the intersection of Southside Boulevard (S.R. 115) at Deerwood Park Boulevard/A.C. Skinner Parkway, Financial Project Number 439468-1. The hearing will begin with an open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a public comment period at 6 p.m. Public participation is sought without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status.
; October 23, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32256
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All responses to be publicly opened in regards to the Invitation to Negotiate, ITN 19-04, Advertising / Digital Marketing, and Public Relations Services for the Florida Prepaid College Board, the Stanley G. Tate Florida Prepaid College Foundation, and ABLE United.; Friday, November 1, 2019 beginning at 2:00 PM ET; The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida, 32308
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The Florida Cybersecurity Task Force, established pursuant to Chapter 2019-118, Laws of Florida, announces its agenda to include: review and adoption of Task Force rules; discussion of scope, purpose, and responsibility of the Task Force, the state of Florida’s Cybersecurity Infrastructure, and Government in the Sunshine Training. Participants may participate by phone by dialing: United States (toll free) 1(888) 585 9008; Access Code 261-924-180; Tuesday, October 22, 2019, from 3-5 p.m., EST; 301 Senate Office Building, 400 South Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL
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This is a notice of the corrected date for this workshop to discuss the 2020 CEMP.
Conference line: 888-585-9008
Passcode: 355-903-279#; November 6, 2019, 9:30am-12:00pm; Kelley Training Room, Sadowski Building
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
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General Board Meeting; October 18, 2019 @ 3:00 p.m.; 720 N. Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
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Agency producer agreement, agency producer authorization annual review, online application for coverage, and agency producer activities.; October 29, 2019, 10:00 a.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
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This Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the responses received from qualified Respondents in response to RFP 2019-14, for the 2019 Injured Veterans Housing Pilot Program, answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the responses, give the scores, and submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors.; 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2019; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
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District business.
NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of communications media technology.; October 24, 2019
1:00 p.m., ET Governing Board Meeting
1:05 p.m., ET Public Hearing on Consideration of Regulatory Matters
; District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333
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Update the members of the Steering Committee and the general public on the progress of ongoing water quality protection program projects in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and discuss future actions.; November 13, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Marathon City Hall, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
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Medical Examiners Commission Meeting issues. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person is responsible for ensuring that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.; Friday, November 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.; Tampa Airport Marriot, Tampa International Airport, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, Florida, 33607; phone: (813) 879-5151
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Transportation related activities.; October 29, 2019, 9:00am-10:00am Freight Committee; 10:30am-11:30am Noteworthy Practices Working Group; 12:00Noon - 2:30pm Staff Directors' Advisory Committee and 3:00pm-5:00pm Governing Board.; Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822.
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CEDS Committee Meeting; Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; The Kissimmee Civic Center, 201 E. Dakin Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34741
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To conduct general Board business.; January 31, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. ET; 888-585-9008
When prompted, enter conference room # 744-469-610
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To conduct general Board business.; May 22, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. ET; 888-585-9008
When prompted, enter conference room # 744-469-610
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The Holocaust Memorial Review Committee is meeting to review artist submissions and to select finalists. Artist submissions are available to view and provide comment on until October 20, 2019, 11:59 PM at the following link: www.dms.myflorida.com/HolocaustMemorial; October 23, 2019, 9:00 AM; Southwood State Campus, Room 101, 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
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To conduct general Board business.; November 13, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. ET; 888-585-9008
When prompted, enter conference room # 744-469-610
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The purpose of the meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of service the utility provides, the proposed rate increase, and to ask questions and comment on other issues; Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 6:00 p.m.; Heather Hills Estates Clubhouse, 4925 3rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207
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General business.; Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 10 a.m; (888)585-9008, Conference Room:148-951-924, followed by #
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (2)
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Paybis LTD and Paybis SIA.; On 10/10/2019, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from Paybis LTD and Paybis SIA. The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office whether its business model (Exclusively for its own account, Company sells and buys convertible virtual currency through its website. Each transaction is a two-party purchase or sale transaction between only Company and its customer. Company does not offer any custodial services.) falls under the Florida Money Transmitter Statute, Chapter 560, Florida Statutes.
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The Reform Congregation of Weston, Inc., d/b/a Temple Dor Dorim, a Florida not for profit corporation, Case No., 19-130CF; A licensed child care facility must comply with Rule 65C-22.001(6), F.A.C., and Section 2.5.5 of the Child Care Facility Handbook, when four-year-old children in their care are transported on a bus operated by a third-party private vendor with whom they contract to provide transportation services.