28086852, 6M-8.204 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 28086852

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

Division of Early Learning

Chapter:

Division of Early Learning - Voluntary Prekindergarten Program

Overview

RULE:

6M-8.204

Uniform Attendance Policy for Funding the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program.

PURPOSE:

The rule amendment provides clarification on when temporary emergency closures are payable and under what circumstances, which will allow for consistent application of the rule throughout the state. Additional revisions include updates to the rule language and reorganization of the rule text to provide clarification of existing policy and procedures.

SUMMARY:

The rule establishes a uniform attendance policy for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, as required by s. 1002.71(6)(d), F.S. The uniform attendance policy adopted in the rule is used only for funding purposes and does not prohibit a provider from adopting and enforcing its own attendance policy. VPK class schedule requirements are established in the rule to ensure that each program is providing the required instructional hours and is eligible to receive payment for services. Temporary closures policy is established in the rule to provide requirements around what types of closures are payable and under what circumstances.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

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

LAW:

1002.71(6)(d), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/26/2024 Vol. 50/39

COMMENTS:

From 2/26/2024 To 3/18/2024 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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