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Notice: 26332219

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0791

Special Magistrate for Unresolved Student Welfare Complaints at Charter Schools

PURPOSE:

To describe the process for a parent to request the appointment of a Special Magistrate when a parent’s concern for his child’s welfare under the provisions of s. 1001.42(8)(c), F.S., have not been resolved to the parent’s satisfaction at the local level by a charter school or by the school district that sponsors the charter school. The effect will be a new rule to implement the provisions of Chapter 2022-22, Laws of Florida, revolving around a Special Magistrate and charter schools.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule sets forth the requirements a parent must meet to request referral of a dispute to a Special Magistrate and incorporates a form a parent must utilize for this purpose. The proposed rule describes the duties of the Department, including review of the request, the grounds for dismissal of the request, and the factors the Commissioner of Education will use to decide whether to appoint a Special Magistrate; as well as duties of the charter school and sponsoring school districts. Additionally, the proposal includes provisions relating to financial costs related to the request for a Special Magistrate. The proposed rule is similar to the one adopted for use in traditional public schools (Rule 6A-1.094125, F.A.C.).

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1001.42(8)(c)7.b.(I), F.S.

LAW:

1001.42(8)(c), 1002.33(9)(p)2., (16)(a)5., (20)(b), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/26/2022 Vol. 48/187

COMMENTS:

From 9/26/2022 To 10/17/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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