Florida Administrative Code

(1) Early learning coalitions (coalition) may not execute a provider contract with a provider before the provider has registered with the coalition and the coalition has determined the provider's eligibility to offer VPK services in accordance with Rule 6M-8.300, F.A.C. (2)(a) Be…

(1) Record of child attendance: (a) A VPK provider in the VPK program shall keep a daily record of a child's attendance in the program. (b) If a VPK provider is also a school readiness provider, the provider may jointly record a child's daily attendance for the VPK program with t…

(1) Blended classes. (a) A private provider or public school may organize a VPK class as a blended class, instructing children enrolled in the VPK program together with children not enrolled in the program. (b) A blended class may include children of any age. A private provider o…

(1) As used in this rule, the term "credentialed instructor" means a prekindergarten instructor who has the credentials required under Section 1002.55(3)(c), 1002.55(4), or 1002.61(4), F.S. (2) Qualifications. Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) substitute instructors must be of good…

(1) General Eligibility. A parent with a four-year-old child who meets the Voluntary Prekindergarten Program eligibility requirements described in Rule 6M-8.200, F.A.C., and has a disability and a current individual educational plan (IEP) developed by the local school board may e…

Rulemaking Authority 1002.69(5), (6), 1002.79 FS. Law Implemented 1002.69(5), (6) FS. History-New 6-3-07, Amended 1-16-08, 1-5-09, 12-15-09, 10-25-10, 5-10-12, Formerly 6A-1.099821, Amended 6-14-18, 9-19-19, Repealed 7-2-24.

Minimum student performance standards developed and adopted by the Office of Early Learning for children participating in the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program are contained in Form OEL-VPK 15 titled, Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards: 4 Years Old…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.213(2), 1002.79, 1002.69(7) FS. Law Implemented 1002.67(4), 1002.69(7) FS. History-New 3-24-11, Amended 5-10-12, Formerly 6A-1.099824, Amended 4-12-15, 6-23-16, Repealed 5-13-25.

(1) Purpose. The purpose of the rule is to adopt procedures for the review and approval of curricula for use by private prekindergarten providers and public schools on probation in accordance with Section (s.) 1002.67(2)(c), Florida Statutes (F.S.). A provider on probation is one…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.213, 1002.79 FS. Law Implemented 1002.67(4)(c) FS. History-New 8-21-12, Formerly 6A-1.099826, Amended 4-12-15, 12-28-17, Repealed 5-13-25.

(1) A private prekindergarten program delivering the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program must have a director who has a VPK Director Credential. An private school administrator of a private prekindergarten program who holds a valid certificate in educational leaders…

6M-8.620 Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring Program 6M-8.621 Program Assessment Requirements for the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program 6M-8.622 Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Performance Metric and Designation 6…

(1) Definitions. As used in this rule: (a) "Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring Program" is the statewide, standardized program implemented in all VPK programs as required by s. 1002.68, F.S. (b) "Progress Monitoring One" (PM1) is the first test administration. For prog…

(1) Definitions. The following definitions are applicable to all rules under Chapter 6M-8, F.A.C. (a) "Classroom" means a private provider's or public school's VPK class that includes a child in the VPK program, as defined in Rule 6M-8.100, F.A.C. (b) "Composite Program Assessmen…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to implement the VPK provider performance metric and designation requirements of Section 1002.68, F.S. (2) Definitions. For this rule, the following definitions apply: (a) "Composite Program Assessment Score" means an average of all Divisi…

(1) Definitions. For this rule, the following definitions apply: (a) "Incomplete provider" means a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider that does not have sufficient data to be assigned a performance metric designation as described in paragraph 6M-8.622(5)(b), F.A.C. (b) "Per…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.213, 1002.79 FS. Law Implemented 1002.67(4)(c)2., 1002.75(3)(b) FS. History-New 3-26-13, Amended 2-2-15, 6-23-16, Repealed 5-13-25.

(1) Removal from Future Eligibility. Except when a provider receives a good cause exemption under Section 1002.68(6), F.S., an early learning coalition or school district, as applicable, shall remove a Voluntary Prekindergarten Education (VPK) Program provider for a period of at …

The forms incorporated by reference in this chapter may be obtained from the Office of Early Learning at the following address: 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (866)357-3239, TTY/Florida Relay 711, and at the Internet website: http://www.floridaearlylearning.com. …

(1) Definitions. (a) "Ex Officio Member" means a member of the coalition by virtue of holding another office. Ex Officio member positions are set forth in Sections 1002.83(4)(a)-(l), F.S. (b) "Business entity" means any form of sole proprietorship, partnership, association, coope…

(1) Plan development. Each early learning coalition must develop and implement a school readiness plan. The school readiness plan will include the minimum standards as required by Section 1002.85(2), F.S., and the School Readiness Plan Guide and Template, Form DEL-SR 115 (August …

(1) Definitions. (a) "Customer service satisfaction survey" is a questionnaire of performance that measures customers' or related stakeholders' level of satisfaction with services. (b) "Early learning programs" means the local administration of the Child Care Resource and Referra…

Rulemaking Authority 411.01(4)(e) FS. Law Implemented 411.01(4)(c), 411.01(4)(d)5. FS. History-New 8-18-08, Formerly 60BB-9.121, Repealed 1-1-15.

(1) Purpose. The School Readiness (SR) Plus Program is a State of Florida child care subsidy program for current SR families transitioning off SR services to assist in economic self-sufficiency. (2) Eligibility. A family who is determined to be ineligible for the school readiness…

(1) The Division of Early Learning, Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) state network, must ensure delivery of CCR&R services as defined in the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014, 45 C.F.R. part 98, and Section 1002.92, Florida Statutes (F.S.). (2) Definition…

(1) Definitions. As used in this rule: (a) "Recipient" is the parent or legal guardian whose child was determined eligible for School Readiness or Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program benefits. (b) "Fraud" is an intentional deception, omission, or misrepresentation made by…

Terms used in these rules are defined in Section 1000.35, F.S. (1) "Accredited" means holding institutional accreditation by name as a U.S.-based institution from an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (2) "Council" means the Postsecondary Reciprocal Distan…

(1) An in-State institution seeking approval to participate in SARA shall submit an application to the Council on Form 1000, Application and Approval Form for Institutional Participation in SARA (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-11910), effective May 2020. This…

(1) The Council shall, upon receipt of an in-State institution's complete application to participate in SARA, approve the institution to participate in SARA on a provisional status if the institution meets the requirements of this rule chapter, but also meets one of the following…

(1) An in-State institution shall apply to the Council annually on Form 1001, Renewal Application for Institutional Participation in SARA (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-11911), effective May 2020. This form is incorporated by reference and may be obtained wi…

(1) An in-State institution shall pay annually the application and renewal fees set forth in this rule including fees to the Council and fees to NC-SARA. The institution shall submit a FL-SARA Fee Transmittal Form to the Council on Form 1002 (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/refere…

(1) A student who receives distance education from an in-State member institution may, after the student has exhausted the institution's procedures for the resolution of grievances, and within two (2) years of the incident about which the complaint is made, file a written complai…

(1) If the Council finds that an in-State member institution fails to meet the requirements of this rule chapter, the Council may: (a) Issue a notice of deficiencies to the institution, or (b) If the institution meets the requirements of Rule 6N-1.003, F.A.C., permit the institut…

(1) Section 1000.35 F.S. exempts Council decisions from Chapter 120 F.S. Therefore, parties seeking administrative review of proposed agency action by the Council shall follow the rules outlined herein. (2) The Council shall issue a Notice of Action to institutions for proposed c…

Rulemaking Authority 288.709(1) FS. Law Implemented 288.707, 288.709 FS. History-New 6-30-86, Repealed by Section 8, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 288.709(1) FS. Law Implemented 288.707, 288.709 FS. History-New 6-30-86, Repealed by Section 8, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 288.709(1) FS. Law Implemented 288.707, 288.708, 288.709 FS. History-New 6-30-86, Repealed by Section 8, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 288.709(1) FS. Law Implemented 288.707, 288.709 FS. History-New 6-30-86, Amended 1-6-88, 4-10-89, Repealed by Section 8, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 288.709(1) FS. Law Implemented 288.707, 288.709 FS. History-New 6-30-86, Repealed by Section 8, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 288.709(1) FS. Law Implemented 288.707, 288.709 FS. History-New 6-30-86, Repealed by Section 8, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 288.709(1) FS. Law Implemented 288.707, 288.709 FS. History-New 6-30-86, Repealed by Section 8, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 288.709(1) FS. Law Implemented 288.707, 288.709 FS. History-New 6-30-86, Repealed by Section 8, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 288.709(1) FS. Law Implemented 288.711 FS. History-New 7-2-86, Repealed by Section 8, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 288.709(1) FS. Law Implemented 288.703, 288.707, 288.709, 288.71, 288.711 FS. History-New 7-2-86, Amended 12-12-95, Repealed by Section 8, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 288.709(1) FS. Law Implemented 288.7091, 288.71, 288.711 FS. History-New 7-2-86, Amended 12-12-95, Repealed by Section 8, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 288.709(1) FS. Law Implemented 288.7091, 288.71, 288.711 FS. History-New 7-2-86, Amended 1-6-88, 12-12-95, Repealed by Section 8, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 288.709(1) FS. Law Implemented 288.711, 288.71 FS. History-New 7-2-86, Repealed by Section 8, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.