Notice of Proposed Rule

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
6D-7.006: Pupil Progression Plan and Requirements for Graduation
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this Rule is to indicate that the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind’s Student Progression Plan and Requirements for Graduation has been revised to comply with state and federal mandates.
SUMMARY: This rule establishes guidelines for promotion and graduation of students enrolled in the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1002.36(4)(c) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1002.36(1), 1003.49 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: Saturday, October 21, 2006, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, FSDB campus, St. Augustine, Florida
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Elmer Dillingham, President Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Elaine Ocuto, Executive Assistant to the President, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind - 207 N. San Marco Avenue - St. Augustine, FL 32084

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

6D-7.006 Student Pupil Progression Plan and Requirements for Graduation.

(1) Graduation and promotion requirements adopted by the Board of Trustees for the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind pursuant to the provisions of Section 1003.49 232.2481, Florida Statutes, are contained in the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind Student Pupil Progression Plan, revised June, 2006 December 20, 1997, which is hereby incorporated by this rule and made a part of the rules of the Board of Trustees.

(2) Copies of the Student Pupil Progression Plan may be obtained from the President, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084 at a cost set by state law price to be established by the President but which shall not exceed actual cost of preparation, printing or reproduction and mailing.

Specific Authority 1002.36(4)(c), 242.331(3) FS. Law Implemented 1003.49 232.2481, 1002.36(4)(c), 242.331(4) FS. History–New 2-17-81. Amended 9-17-85, 8-26-86, 4-12-90, 12-6-92, 3-16-98,________.


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Elmer Dillingham, Jr., President Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Trustees of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 19, 2006
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: Volume 32, Number 29, July 21, 2006