Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education
The State Board of Education announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: June 20, 2006, 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: Orlando, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The meeting agenda will consist of the approval of minutes of the meeting held May 16, 2006, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Chairman and Commissioner. The following items will be presented for action by the Board: Approval of District Repeating F Schools restructuring plans, Approval of District Requirements for New 2006-07 F Schools, and approval of Rule 6A-6040, F.A.C., voluntary Prekindergarten Director Endorsement for Private providers, Amendment to Rule 6A-1.09412, F.A.C., Course Requirements-Grades 6-12 Basic and Adult Secondary Programs, Amendment to Rule 6A-1.09441, F.A.C., Requirements for Programs and Courses which are funded through the Florida Education Finance Program and For which Students May earn credit toward High School graduation, Amendment to Rule 6A-4.002, F.A.C., General Provisions, Amendment to Rule 6A-4.006, F.A.C., General and Professional Preparation. In addition, updates will be provided on, Reading and Language Arts Standards and Approval of the VPK Provider Improvement Process, Implementation Plans on Bullying Prevention, and Cyber Safety.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: the Department of Education’s website at http://www.fldoe.org
Persons with disabilities who require assistance to participate in the meeting are requested to notify the Office of Equity and Access, (850)245-9531 (Voice), at least 7 days in advance, so that their needs can be accommodated.