15176443, 6M-8.605 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15176443

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

Division of Early Learning

Chapter:

Division of Early Learning - Voluntary Prekindergarten Program

Overview

RULE:

6M-8.605	VPK Staff Development Plan for Providers on Probation
6M-8.700	Provider on Probation; Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Improvement Plan and Implementation; First Year Probation
6M-8.701	Provider on Probation; Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Annual Probation Progress Report; Second and Subsequent Year Probation
6M-8.702	Removal From Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Eligibility

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rules is to implement the accountability requirements of the Voluntary Prekindergarten Program. The rules establish what occurs when VPK providers fail to meet the minimum readiness rate. The rules also established required actions by providers who are placed on probation and choose a staff development plan to improve their program.

SUMMARY:

The rules contain steps that must be taken when a provider chooses to implement a staff development plan as a condition of probation. The rules explain what must occur for a provider to be placed on probation and what occurs when a provider remains on probation. The rules also include a process for removing a provider from eligibility to deliver the VPK program for five years.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.213(2), 1002.79 FS.

LAW:

1002.67(4)(b)-(c), 1002.75(3)(a)-(c) FS.

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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