15176055, 6A-1.09963 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15176055

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-1.09963

High School Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities

PURPOSE:

The proposed new rule outlines new requirements that students with disabilities, including those with significant cognitive disabilities who take the Florida Alternate Assessment, may follow to earn a standard high school diploma.

SUMMARY:

This new rule outlines new requirements that students with disabilities, including those with significant cognitive disabilities who participate in the Florida Alternate Assessment, may follow to earn a standard high school diploma. The rule provides definitions for access courses, alternate assessment, employment transition plan, and eligible career and technical education (CTE) courses, states requirements for students participating in the Florida Alternate Assessment including course substitutions and use of a graduation portfolio to provide evidence of achievement and requirements for students with disabilities for whom the individual educational plan (IEP) team has determined that mastery of both academic and employment competencies is the most appropriate way for the student to demonstrate his or her skills. The rule also outlines the process for a student to defer receipt of a high school diploma and continue to receive services.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), 1003.4282, 1003.57, 1008.22, Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1003.4282, 1008.22, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/15/2014 Vol. 40/201

COMMENTS:

From 10/15/2014 To 11/5/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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