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Notice: 29768735

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

Division of Early Learning

Chapter:

Division of Early Learning - Voluntary Prekindergarten Program

Overview

RULE:

6M-8.621

Program Assessment Requirements for the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program

PURPOSE:

To establish a re-entry pathway for private prekindergarten providers and public schools that must meet the contract minimum threshold on the program assessment to participate in the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program in accordance with Section 1002.68(5)(a), F.S. Additionally, the proposed amendment requires observation notes to be provided with the composite program assessment score, updates procedures for second program assessments and revises program assessment requirements for programs that undergo an ownership change before the end of the school year.

SUMMARY:

Pursuant to Section 1002.68(2), F.S., each private prekindergarten provider and public school that participates in the VPK program must complete a program assessment. The proposed rule develops a re-entry pathway for providers that failed to meet the minimum composite program assessment score and revises administrative requirements related to VPK program assessments in accordance with Section 1002.68(5)(a), F.S.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(2)(n), 1002.79, F.S.

LAW:

1002.68(2), 1002.73(3), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/16/2025 Vol. 51/137

COMMENTS:

From 7/16/2025 To 8/6/2025 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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