Rule No.: RULE TITLE
6A-6.0361: Contractual Arrangements With Nonpublic Schools
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to comply with the requirement in Section 1003.57(3)(d), Florida Statutes, that the Department of Education adopt by rule procedures for written notification to school districts regarding the placement of students with disabilities in private residential care facilities by the Department of Children and Family Services, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the Agency for Health Care Administration; to incorporate services to children with disabilities, ages birth through two; and to update references and ensure accuracy of content. The effect will be a rule that accurately reflects all current requirements related to contractual arrangements between school districts and nonpublic schools and delineates the obligations of the relevant parties, including school districts and state agencies responsible for placing students with disabilities in private residential care facilities.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Procedures for providing a free appropriate public education to students ages three through 21 in accordance with an individual educational plan, or early intervention services to children birth through age two, through a contractual agreement with approved nonpublic schools or community facilities; and procedures for written notification to school districts regarding the placement of an exceptional student with a disability in a residential care facility, including identification of the entity responsible for notification for facilities operated, licensed, or regulated by an agency.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.02, 1001.42, 1003.57 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1002.52, 1003.57, 1011.61, 1012.42, 1012.56 FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: August 12, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
PLACE: Turlington Building, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bambi J. Lockman, Chief, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 614, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; (850)245-0475

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.