The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Created : July 30, 2014 at 01:12 PM
Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting :  CC. Board Policies  
CC-1. Revisions to Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P)
June 09, 2014
Status: 
 
 

Quick Summary / Abstract
Approve Revised Policy 6000.4 Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) at this first reading.

Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules requires that School Boards adopt, as policy, the Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) in order to receive Federal and State funding.  This document describes the process for determining eligibility, developing individual education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities, developing education plans (EPs) for gifted students, and making placement decisions for exceptional students.  The School Board previously approved SP&P for 2009-2010 through 2011-2012. This revision includes requirements of Senate Bill 1108.  

Revisions to SP&P were discussed at the January 14, 2014 School Board Workshop, the January 15, 2014 Public Rule Development Meeting, and the February 11, 2014 School Board Workshop with no recommendations.  

The publication date on which this policy was advertised was on April 27, 2014.

There is no financial impact to the District.


Requested Action
Approve Revised Policy 6000.4 Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) at this first reading.


Summary
Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules requires that School Boards adopt, as policy, the Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) in order to receive Federal and State funding.  This document describes the process for determining eligibility, developing individual education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities, developing education plans (EPs) for gifted students, and making placement decisions for exceptional students.  The School Board previously approved SP&P for 2009-2010 through 2011-2012. This revision includes requirements of Senate Bill 1108.  

Revisions to SP&P were discussed at the January 14, 2014 School Board Workshop, the January 15, 2014 Public Rule Development Meeting, and the February 11, 2014 School Board Workshop with no recommendations.  

The publication date on which this policy was advertised was on April 27, 2014.


School Board Goals
Goal 1: High Quality Instruction


Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the District.


Source of Additional Information
Jose L. Dotres 754-321-2618 Kathrine Francis 754-321-3436



Associated File Attachments
Executive Summary (Files)  
Revised SP&P Document (Files)  
Executed ARF & Signature Page (Files)