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Notice: 16920988

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

Division of Early Learning

Chapter:

Division of Early Learning - Voluntary Prekindergarten Program

Overview

RULE:

6M-8.601

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule is to implement the accountability requirements of the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK). The rule describes the calculation of the statewide provider readiness rate and establishes how these rates impact new owners.

SUMMARY:

The rule establishes the calculation of the readiness rate that a VPK provider must reach in order to meet accountability standards and criteria establishing the consequences for when VPK providers fail to meet the readiness rate. Also establishes how readiness rates are binding on new owner after a change in ownership.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1002.69(5), (6), 1002.79 FS.

LAW:

1002.69(5), (6) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/22/2015 Vol. 41/246

COMMENTS:

From 12/22/2015 To 1/12/2016 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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