20198812, 6M-8.601 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 20198812

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 amendment is to revise the criteria and define the calculations used to create the VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rates based on the new kindergarten screening tool adopted by the Department of Education (Star Early Literacy assessment). The rule also provides clarity on the verificiation and dispute processes associated with the readiness rates. Addtionally, the rule contains edits to relect changes in roles from the Department of Education to Office of Early Learning to be consistent with statute.

SUMMARY:

The rule defines the processes and calculations used in the annual caluculation of the VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rates.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

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

LAW:

1002.69(5). FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/20/2018 Vol. 44/55

COMMENTS:

From 3/20/2018 To 4/10/2018 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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