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FL S0236
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "exceptional student" to include children with developmental delays through age 9 or completion of grade 2, whichever occurs first, instead of the previous age limit of 5 years
- Applies the expanded age eligibility for developmental delays to the identification and service rules that the State Board of Education must adopt
- Maintains eligibility for children ages birth through 2 years with established conditions identified in State Board rules
- Maintains existing eligibility for children with disabilities ages 3 and older, and for children under 3 with specific disabilities including deafness, visual impairment, orthopedic impairment, autism spectrum disorder, and traumatic brain injury
- Takes effect July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Children with Developmental Delays
Last Action
Chapter No. 2022-24
4/8/2022
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/17/2022
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education11/2/2021
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