1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- The purpose and effect of the proposed new rule is to identify the pre- and post-assessments that must be given to students who attend Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and the requirements that must be met to effectively administer the assessments.
- Due of Comment: 2/16/2015
- The purpose of this amendment is adopt the active assessments currently approved by the U.S. Department of Education as appropriate for use in adult education programs when pre-testing to determine educational functioning level of students and post-testing for documenting student’s learning gains, to provide procedures for pre- and post-testing for purposes of measuring and reporting student learning gains, to clarify the adult education co-enrollment program option for students, update the teacher qualifications for adult education teachers, and delete references to the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (APA, AERA, NCME, 1999) because those standards are met by test publishers in the approval of the assessments and standards for test administration and security are addressed in other State Board of Education rules, and to require appropriate accommodations for English language learners.
- Due of Comment: 2/16/2015
- The proposed rule amendment reflects updates to Rules 6A-6.03012 and 6A-6.030121, F.A.C., recent revisions to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), and provides additional specificity related to autism spectrum disorder and the evaluations required to determine eligibility.
- Due of Comment: 2/16/2015
- The purpose of the new rule is to clarify the governing statute, section 1009.893, F.S., by establishing standards and procedures relating to the Florida Incentive Scholarship Program. The effect will be a rule which is consistent with governing law.
- Due of Comment: 2/16/2015
3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Transportation
- Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Administration
- This is a meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss general business.; Thursday, February 5, 2015, 4:00 p.m.; Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Highway 475, Ocala, FL, 34480
- Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Highway 475, Ocala, FL, 34480
- Department of Education
- Division of Florida Colleges
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- Florida's Transportation Visioning Regional Forums. To gather input from partners and public on the Florida Transportation Plan and Strategic Intermodal System Plan updates.; February 2, 2015 at 1:00 pm; Sebring Civic Center, 335 West Center Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870
- Sebring Civic Center, 335 West Center Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870
- Florida Transportation and Strategic Intermodal System Plans update.; February 3, 2015 at 1:00 pm; Marriott Hotel at Tampa International Airport, 4100 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, Florida 33607
- Marriott Hotel at Tampa International Airport, 4100 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, Florida 33607
- Updating the Florida Transportation and Strategic Intermodal System Plans.; February 5, 2015 at 1:00 pm; Delray Beach Old School Square, 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444
- Delray Beach Old School Square, 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Department of State
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Marine Fisheries
- The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding in-person and webinar workshops to gather public input regarding barracuda management options. Specifically, the FWC will be gathering public comments about potential commercial and recreational bag limits, size limits, gear restrictions, region-specific regulations, and other related management options. Anyone with an interest in this topic or who would like to share their ideas to help manage this fishery is encouraged to attend.; February 25, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST; PLACE: City of Key Colony Beach – City Hall, 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051
DATE AND TIME: March 3, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
PLACE: International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum– 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
DATE AND TIME: March 5, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
PLACE: Statewide webinar and telephone conference call. Webinar: http://fwc.adobeconnect.com/mfm/. Voice-only access – contact Marine@MyFWC.com or (850) 487-0554. More information about how to participate in the webinar or conference call will be available on FWC website prior to the webinar date: http://www.myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops/. People interested in participating may also contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at (850)487-0554 for more information.
- PLACE: City of Key Colony Beach – City Hall, 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051
DATE AND TIME: March 3, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
PLACE: International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum– 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
DATE AND TIME: March 5, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
PLACE: Statewide webinar and telephone conference call. Webinar: http://fwc.adobeconnect.com/mfm/. Voice-only access – contact Marine@MyFWC.com or (850) 487-0554. More information about how to participate in the webinar or conference call will be available on FWC website prior to the webinar date: http://www.myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops/. People interested in participating may also contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at (850)487-0554 for more information.
- The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of public workshops to gather public input about management of the commercial bully net fishery for lobster. Discussion will include, but may not be limited to, license requirements, daily harvest limits, and other potential harvest restrictions. Anyone involved in or who has concerns about the bully net fishery and would like to share their ideas about possible management changes is encouraged to attend.; February 23, 2015, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST; Harvey Government Center – BOCC Room, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040
DATE AND TIME: February 24, 2015, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
PLACE: City of Key Colony Beach – City Hall, 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051
DATE AND TIME: February 26, 2015, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
PLACE: Murray Nelson Government Center – Auditorium, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida 33037.
- Harvey Government Center – BOCC Room, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040
DATE AND TIME: February 24, 2015, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
PLACE: City of Key Colony Beach – City Hall, 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051
DATE AND TIME: February 26, 2015, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
PLACE: Murray Nelson Government Center – Auditorium, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida 33037.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- MRGMiami
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four, will be hosting an Elected Official/Agency Kick-off Meeting and a Public Kick-off Meeting for SR 9/I-95 PGA Boulevard/Central Boulevard Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The Elected Official/Agency Kick-off Meeting will be from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a formal presentation at 3:00 p.m. The Public Kick-off Meeting will begin as an open house at 5:30 p.m., with a formal presentation at 6:00 p.m. The Kick-off Meetings are being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the Study. The primary purpose of this PD&E Study is to identify roadway improvements, which will enhance regional mobility for the area bound by this study and includes the addition of a new interchange on I-95 at Central Boulevard.; Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. (Elected Officials/Agency Kick-off Meeting) and 5:30 p.m. (Public Kick-off Meeting)
; City of Palm Beach Gardens Council Chambers, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
- City of Palm Beach Gardens Council Chambers, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
- The Committee discusses and makes recommendations on pesticide registration issues impacting human health and safety and the environment.; February 5, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Bureau of Scientific Evaluation & Technical Assistance
Conference Room
3125 Conner Boulevard, Building 6, Room 606
Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-1650
(850) 617-7940
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Bureau of Scientific Evaluation & Technical Assistance
Conference Room
3125 Conner Boulevard, Building 6, Room 606
Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-1650
(850) 617-7940
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- The Brand Advocates, Inc.
- The Aesthetic Steering Committee (ASC) for the I-395 Reconstruction project will meet to discuss and evaluate potential bridge design alternatives.; Friday, January 30, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Adrienne Arsht Center, 1301 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
(Peacock Foundation Education Center, James L. Knight Concert Hall)
- Adrienne Arsht Center, 1301 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
(Peacock Foundation Education Center, James L. Knight Concert Hall)
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed Request for Applications (RFA) 2015-103 – Housing Credit Financing for the Revitalization of Affordable Housing Developments. This RFA will offer Housing Credits for the development and revitalization (consisting of Rehabilitation or Redevelopment) of affordable, multifamily housing, with a focus on the Development’s leveraging of funding from local or federal government sources, as well as how the proposed Development ties into an initiative to revitalize the neighborhood or community. This RFA will be open to Applicant entities that do not include a Public Housing Authority (PHA) established under Chapter 421, F.S., as a Principal of either the Applicant entity or the Developer entity.; February 5, 2015, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time; Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida. The workshop will also be available by telephone. Prior to the workshop, the call-in instructions will be posted on the Florida Housing website http://www.floridahousing.org/Developers/MultiFamilyPrograms/Competitive/2015-103/ .
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida. The workshop will also be available by telephone. Prior to the workshop, the call-in instructions will be posted on the Florida Housing website http://www.floridahousing.org/Developers/MultiFamilyPrograms/Competitive/2015-103/ .
- Department of Transportation
5. Announcements and Objection Reports of the Joint Administrative
6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Military Affairs
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Department of Military Affairs
7. Miscellaneous
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Community Development