SELECTED FLORIDA STATUTES AND
 RULES PERTAINING TO EDUCATION

FLORIDA STATUTES

Florida Statutes dealing with education issues have been condensed into The K-20 School Code:

FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

Chapter 6A-1, Finance and Administration

6A-1.014 Expenditure of Funds in Programs and Schools Where Generated
6A-1.0141 Categorical Program Funds
6A-1.0404 Zero Tolerance for School Related Violent Crime
6A-1.0451 Florida Education Finance Program Student Membership Surveys
6A-1.04513 Maintaining Auditable FTE Records
6A-1.04514 Exceptional Student Membership in Mainstream Programs
6A-1.0452 Distribution of Florida Education Finance Program Funds
6A-1.0453 Educational Program Audits
6A-1.0502 Non-certificated Instructional Personnel
6A-1.0503 Definition of Qualified Instructional Personnel
6A-1.00941 Minimum Student Performance Standards
6A-1.09412 Course Requirements - Grades 6-12 Basic and Adult Secondary Programs
6A-1.09414 Course Descriptions for Grades 6-12, Exceptional Student Education
6A-1.0943 Statewide Assessment for Students with Disabilities
6A-1.09441 Requirements for Programs and Courses Which are Funded Through the Florida Education Finance Program and for Which the Student May Earn Credit Toward High School Graduation
6A-1.0955 Education Records of Pupils and Adult Students
6A-1.099 Cooperative Projects and Activities
6A-1.0996 Graduation Requirements for Certain Students with Disabilities

Chapter 6A-3, Transportation

6A-3.001 Basic Principles for Transportation of Students
6A-3.0121 Responsibility of School District and Parents or Guardians for Students Who Are Transported at Public Expense
6A-3.017 Responsibilities of School Districts for Student Transportation

Chapter 6A-4, Certification

6A-4.002 General Provisions
Specialization Requirements for:
6A-4.0141 Certification in the Area of Preschool Education (Birth Through Age Four) - Academic Class
6A-4.0142 Certification in the Area of Prekindergarten/Primary Education (Age Three Through Grade Three) - Academic Class
6A-4.0172 Certification in the Area of Hearing Impaired (Grades K-12) - Academic Class
6A-4.0176 Certification in the Area of Speech-Language Impaired (Grades K-12) - Academic Class
6A-4.0178 Certification in the Area of Visually Impaired (Grades K-12) - Academic Class
6A-4.01791 Gifted Endorsement - Academic Class Beginning July 1, 1992
6A-4.01792 Prekindergarten Disabilities Endorsement - Academic Class
6A-4.01793 Endorsement in Severe or Profound Disabilities - Academic Class
6A-4.01794 Orientation and Mobility Endorsement - Academic Class
6A-4.01795 Certification in Exceptional Student Education (Grades K-12) - Academic Class
6A-4.01796 Endorsement in Autism - Academic Class

Chapter 6A-6, Special Programs for Exceptional Students

6A-6.03028 Development of Individual Educational Plans for Students with Disabilities
6A-6.03029 Development of Family Support Plans for Children with Disabilities Ages Birth through Five Years
6A-6.03032 Procedural Safeguards for Children with Disabilities Ages Birth Through Two Years
6A-6.0311 Eligible Special Programs for Exceptional Students
6A-6.0312 Course Modifications for Exceptional Students
6A-6.0331 Identification and Determination of Eligibility of Exceptional Students for Specially Designed Instruction
6A-6.03311 Procedural Safeguards for Students with Disabilities
6A-6.0333 Surrogate Parents
6A-6.0334 Temporary Assignment of Transferring Exceptional Students
6A-6.03411 Policies and Procedures for the Provision of Specially Designed Instruction and Related Services for Exceptional Students
6A-6.0361 Contractual Arrangements with Nonpublic Schools

Note: Information regarding special programs for the various exceptionalities is included as a section of each page describing Leon County Schools Exceptional Student Education programs. 

Chapter 6A-7, Special Programs II

6A-7.0335 Regional Centers for Implementing Services to Individuals with Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autistic-like Disabilities, Dual Sensory Impairments, or Sensory Impairment with Other Disabling Conditions
6A-7.096 Educational Improvement Projects
6A-7.099 Challenge Grant Program for the Gifted

Chapter 6A-20, Student Financial Assistance

6A-20.012 Critical Teacher Shortage Tuition Reimbursement Program
6A-20.013 Critical Teacher Shortage Student Loan Forgiveness Program
6A-20.025 Grants for Teachers for Special Training in Exceptional Student Education
6A-20.040 Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Tuition Reimbursement Program
6A-20.041 Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Student Loan Forgiveness Program
6A-20.042 Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Scholarship Loan Program

LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

In addition to the laws and rules referenced above, the provision of programs and services to students in Leon County schools are governed by board-adopted policies and procedures.