60BB-8.100. Definitions (Transferred)

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Absence” means each instructional day that a child does not attend (is absent from) a VPK program.

(2) “Admission” is a step in the process of enrolling a child in the VPK program. It means a VPK provider agrees to enroll (or admit) the child to its VPK program.

(3) “Attendance” means an instructional day, either in whole or in part, that a child is present (or attends) a VPK program.

(4) “Child Application” means Form AWI-VPK 01 (Child Application) incorporated by reference in Rule 60BB-8.201, F.A.C.

(5) “Class application” means Form AWI-VPK 11 (Class Registration Application) incorporated by reference in Rule 60BB-8.300, F.A.C.

(6) “Coalition” means an early learning coalition created under Section 411.01(5), F.S.

(7) “Enrollment” is the final step in the process of entering (or enrolling) a child in the VPK program. It means officially entering the child’s name in the statewide information system as a VPK student.

(8) “Excused absence” means an instructional day from which a child is absent from a VPK program for a reason listed in paragraph 60BB-8.204(3)(b), F.A.C.

(9) “Instructional day” means a calendar day that a VPK provider delivers scheduled instruction for the VPK program.

(10) “Parent” has the same meaning as the term defined in Section 1000.21, F.S.

(11) “Program year” means the annual period beginning in one calendar year on the first day that a school-year program may begin instruction under subsection 60BB-8.451(1), F.A.C., and ending in the next calendar year on the last day by which a summer program must complete instruction under subsection 60BB-8.451(2), F.A.C. A program year is designated by the corresponding calendar years (e.g., 2007-2008, 2008-2009).

(12) “Provider application” means Form AWI-VPK 10 (Statewide Provider Registration Application) incorporated by reference in Rule 60BB-8.300, F.A.C.

(13) “Qualified contractor” means an entity performing the duties of coalition under contract, including conducting the parent orientation session or video exhibition; registering a provider, child or class; determining child or provider eligibility; and enrolling children in the statewide information system. This definition does not include a private entity that derives more than 5 percent of its income, excluding income that the entity derives from the Federal Government for Head Start, from providing child care as defined in Section 402.302, F.S. This definition does not include a school district or public school. A coalition is ultimately responsible for its duties when they are performed by a qualified contractor.

(14) “Registration” is a step in the enrollment process. To register a child in the VPK program means to submit the Child Application form and supporting documents to a coalition for evaluation, in order to determine the child’s eligibility for the program.

(15) “School-year program” means a school-year prekindergarten program delivered by a private provider under Section 1002.55, F.S., or by a public school under Section 1002.63, F.S.

(16) “Summer program” means a summer prekindergarten program delivered by a private provider or public school under Section 1002.61, F.S.

(17) “Unexcused absence” means an instructional day from which a child is absent from a VPK program which is not an excused absence under paragraph 60BB-8.204(3)(b), F.A.C.

(18) “VPK class” means a private provider’s or public school’s prekindergarten class that includes a child in the VPK program.

(19) “VPK program” means the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education program created under Section 1002.53, F.S., and which is organized, designed, and delivered in accordance with Section 1(b) and (c), Article IX of the State Constitution.

(20) “VPK provider” means a provider delivering the VPK program. There are two types of VPK providers: private prekindergarten providers as defined in Section 1002.51, F.S. and public schools.

(21) “VPK site” means the permanent physical location where a private provider or public school delivers instruction for the VPK program.

Specific Authority 1002.79(2) FS. Law Implemented 1002.51, 1002.53(2), (4), 1002.55(2), (3)(g), 1002.61(2)(a), (7)(a), 1002.63(2), (8)(a), 1002.71(2), (6)(d), 1002.75(2)(a), (c), (d) FS. History–New 1-19-06, Amended 5-24-07.