Florida Administrative Code

(1) As used in this rule: (a) "Chairman" means the Commissioner of Education or the Commissioner's designee. (b) "Department" means the Florida Department of Education. (c) "Registration Officer" means the Designee, properly authorized to act on behalf of the Department in matter…

Rulemaking Authority 446.032 FS. Law Implemented 446.045 FS. History-New 5-5-83, Formerly 38C-20.02, Amended 1-9-90, Formerly 38C-20.002, 38H-20.002, Repealed 2-1-11.

Rulemaking Authority 446.032 FS. Law Implemented 446.045 FS. History-New 5-5-83, Formerly 38C-20.03, Amended 1-9-90, Formerly 38C-20.003, 38H-20.003, Repealed 2-1-11.

Rulemaking Authority 446.032 FS. Law Implemented 446.045 FS. History-New 5-5-83, Formerly 38C-20.04, Amended 1-9-90, Formerly 38C-20.004, 38H-20.004, Repealed 2-1-11.

Rulemaking Authority 446.032 FS. Law Implemented 446.045 FS. History-New 5-5-83, Formerly 38C-20.05, Amended 1-9-90, Formerly 38C-20.005, 38H-20.005, Repealed 2-1-11.

(1) The Department adopts and incorporates by reference Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 361 (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10265), effective 2016; Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 363 (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Re…

(1) "Administrative Review" means the informal internal review process to contest a division determination. (2) "Department" means the Florida Department of Education. (3) "Division" means the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. (4) "Division determination" means any d…

Rulemaking Authority 413.22, 1001.02 FS. Law Implemented 413.208, 413.24, 413.28, 413.30, 413.731 FS. History-New 5-14-12, Formerly 38J-1.003, Repealed 8-20-17.

(1) Representatives, parents, and guardians. (a) Individuals may select a representative. The individual's representative shall be included in the vocational rehabilitation process with the consent of the individual or when so ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. The sig…

(1) Individuals must have legal status in the United States and be authorized to work. Documents that establish employment eligibility and identity must be consistent with forms required by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (2) An individual must be physical…

(1) In order to determine the level of significance of the individual's disability, the division through a counselor shall identify: (a) Severe impairments which seriously limit one or more functional capacities; (b) The vocational rehabilitation services needed to address those …

(1) The Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) must be developed within 90 calendar days of the eligibility determination or activation from the waiting list, whichever is later. Meeting the 90-day timeframe is the mutual responsibility of the division through its counselor and…

(1) The division shall not pay for goods or services unless such goods or services are listed in the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) or an amendment thereto, or are part of the assessment for determining eligibility and vocational rehabilitation needs and: (a) The goods …

(1) Maintenance. Maintenance is defined in 34 C.F.R. §361.5(c)(34). Maintenance does not mean support for the discharge of court-ordered obligations or indebtedness of any kind incurred prior to or subsequent to an application for rehabilitation services. (2) Occupational License…

Rulemaking Authority 413.22, 1001.02 FS. Law Implemented 413.24, 413.28, 413.30 FS. History-New 5-14-12, Repealed 8-20-17.

(1) Administrative Review. (a) An individual may request an administrative review when he or she is dissatisfied with and wishes to dispute a division determination. The Area Director or his or her designee shall, upon request by the individual, conduct the administrative review …

(1) Request for Case Record Amendment. (a) The division shall accept additional information for inclusion in the case record to the extent it determines such information to be material to providing or not providing rehabilitation services to the applicant or individual. (b) Any s…

(1) Medical, psychological, or dental consultation shall be required prior to treatment for extraordinary or experimental procedures. Consultants may assist the division in: (a) Interpreting medical, dental, or psychological reports; (b) Determining the need for further diagnosti…

(1) Training materials. If the aggregate cost of training materials purchased by the division is less than or equal to $1,000, such training materials shall become the property of the individual immediately upon purchase. (a) If the aggregate cost of training materials purchased …

(1) Building modifications consist of alterations to homes, condominiums, apartments, and worksite facilities for the purpose of accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The division will provide modifications that provide an accessible environment, consistent with the Fl…

(1) Definitions. (a) "Accessible vehicle" means an ADA-compliant, original equipment manufacturer vehicle, or an original equipment manufacturer vehicle subsequently made ADA-compliant prior to delivery, or an existing vehicle as modified to reasonably accommodate an individual's…

(1) A case shall be closed when the individual has achieved an employment outcome, is determined ineligible, is not available, declines further service, or when the individual's actions or inactions materially interfere with providing services. (2) Successfully Rehabilitated. For…

(1) It shall be the policy of the division to seek reimbursement in full for all funds expended for vocational rehabilitation and related services from all parties liable therefor under Chapter 413, F.S. Third parties shall include first-party insurers and the Social Security Adm…

The following forms and documents are incorporated by reference into this rule, to become effective October 2019, and may be obtained from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, 4070 Esplanade Way, Second Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32399: (1) Form DVR-001, Department of Education…

(1) The Direct-Support Organization (DSO) of the Division shall adopt bylaws. (2) Bylaw provisions shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Description of the DSO, including name and purpose; (b) Structure and organization; (c) Prohibited activities; (d) Board of…

(1) Definitions. (a) "Participant" means a customer or client of the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) who meets the definition of a 'vulnerable person' in section (s.) 435.02, Florida Statute (F.S.). (b) "Proven Functional Systems" means an internal method of a…

(1) Where it is practicable to provide improved transportation service and school facilities for students from an area in adjoining districts, district lines shall not interfere with the designation of a school attendance area composed of areas of two (2) or more districts. It sh…

(1) Before any manufacturer, distributor or dealer may offer for sale or lease any school bus chassis or bodies to be used for the transportation of students to public schools of Florida, such manufacturer, distributor or dealer shall: (a) File with the Deputy Commissioner for Fi…

(1) The Deputy Commissioner for Finance and Operations or designee is authorized and directed to coordinate volume purchasing of transportation equipment as provided by Section 1006.27, F.S. This purchasing plan shall include conducting and administering bids for new school buses…

(1) The school district shall determine safety measures to be used in the transportation of students, such as the designation of routes, bus turning areas, student stop locations, and the method of securement or positioning of students with special needs. (2) The school district …

(1)(a) School bus operators are defined as any persons employed or contracted by the school district to transport prekindergarten through grade 12 students in school buses as defined in section 1006.25, F.S., or any vehicle with a seating capacity of 11 or more including the driv…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1006.21, 1006.22 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1006.21, 1006.22 FS. History-New 11-15-94, Repealed 3-23-16.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1006.21, 1006.22 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1006.21, 1006.22 FS. History-New 9-17-72, Amended 7-20-74, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Formerly 6A-3.16, Amended 11-15-94, 11-26-06, Repealed 4-25-17.

Each school district shall exercise specific powers and responsibilities, as follows: (1) Responsibilities of Superintendent. It shall be the duty of the superintendent, acting as executive officer for the school board to exercise functions and to perform duties listed below: (a)…

Rulemaking Authority 1006.25 FS. Law Implemented 1006.25 FS. History-New 9-17-72, Amended 7-20-74, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 11-10-83, 3-28-84, 10-8-84, 10-8-85, Formerly 6A-3.29, Amended 8-19-86, 9-30-87, 10-4-88, 12-11-89, 12-18-90, 11-10-92, 9-5-93, 11-15-94, 10-18-95, Fo…

Rulemaking Authority 1006.25 FS. Law Implemented 1006.22, 1006.25 FS. History-New 10-6-92, Amended 11-26-06, Repealed 4-25-17.

(1) The purpose of instructional personnel certification is to provide evidence that educators in the State of Florida are professionally qualified in order to protect the educational interests of students, parents, and the public at large. Instructional personnel who obtain cert…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to set forth the suicide risk assessment instruments approved for use; to require that school districts and local community-based mental health services providers use the same instrument; to provide criteria for continuing education and in…

(1) Application process. To apply for evaluation of eligibility for a Florida Educator's Certificate, an individual shall submit to the Bureau of Educator Certification the following: (a) A completed Form CG-10, Educator Certification Application and a nonrefundable application f…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to establish Department-approved alternative functional assessment instruments to the Daily Living Activities-20 (DLA-20) for use in school-based mental health services funded through the Mental Health Assistance Program (MHAP), as provide…

(1) Educator's certificates. (a) Types of certificates. The types of certificates are the professional certificate, the nonrenewable professional certificate, the temporary certificate, and the athletic coaching certificate. Requirements for obtaining all types of certificates ar…

(1) Scope. This rule governs the written examinations for teacher certification. Additional requirements for certification are specified in Chapter 6A-4, F.A.C. (2) Description of the examinations and competencies to be demonstrated. (a) The Florida Teacher Certification Examinat…

Degrees, programs, and credits shall be determined acceptable for educator certification purposes based on the following: (1) Accredited institutions. Degrees and credits awarded by an institution of higher learning accredited by one (1) of the accrediting associations listed bel…

A Florida educator's certificate is issued to an applicant with academic, administrative, degreed career and technical, and specialty class coverages as specified below. (1) Temporary certificate. (a) The five-year nonrenewable temporary certificate may be issued to an applicant …

A professional certificate is renewed or reinstated and certification coverages retained on the certificate in accordance with the following provisions: (1) Professional certificate. A professional certificate may be renewed for the individual who meets the requirements specified…

(1) General preparation. A bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or approved institution as described in Rule 6A-4.003, F.A.C., shall be considered to have met the general preparation course requirements. (2) Professional preparation. (a) For applications received beginn…

To be eligible for certification in administration of adult education, an applicant shall complete the requirements specified below: (1) Hold a professional certificate covering elementary or secondary administration, educational leadership, school principal, or career and techni…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. History-New 7-1-86, Formerly 6A-4.081, Amended 7-1-86, 10-31-88, 7-1-07, Repealed 2-20-17.

(1) A master's or higher degree awarded by an acceptable institution as defined in Rule 6A-4.003, F.A.C. (2) Successful completion of the Florida Educational Leadership Core Curriculum. (a) The Educational Leadership core curriculum consists of the following educational leadershi…

(1) Scope. This rule governs the written examination for certification in Educational Leadership. Additional requirements for certification in Educational Leadership are specified in Rule 6A-4.0082, F.A.C. (2) Description of the examination and competencies to be demonstrated. (a…