Section 6A-6.03019 - Special Instructional Programs for Students who are Gifted(1) Gifted. One who has superior intellectual development and is capable of high performance.(2) Criteria for eligibility. A student is eligible for special instructional programs for the gifted if the student meets the criteria under paragraph (2)(a) or (b) of this rule. (a) The student demonstrates: 1. Need for a special program.2. A majority of characteristics of gifted students according to a standard scale or checklist; and,3. Superior intellectual development as measured by an intelligence quotient of two (2) standard deviations or more above the mean on an individually administered standardized test of intelligence.(b) The student is a member of an under-represented group and meets the criteria specified in an approved school district plan for increasing the participation of under-represented groups in programs for gifted students. 1. For the purpose of this rule, under-represented groups are defined as groups: a. Who are limited English proficient, orb. Who are from a low socio-economic status family.2. The Department of Education is authorized to approve school district plans for increasing the participation of students from under-represented groups in special instructional programs for the gifted, provided these plans include the following:a. A district goal to increase the percent of students from under-represented groups in programs for the gifted and the current status of the district in regard to that goal;b. Screening and referral procedures which will be used to increase the number of these students referred for evaluation;c. Criteria for determining eligibility based on the student's demonstrated ability or potential in specific areas of leadership, motivation, academic performance, and creativity;d. Student evaluation procedures, including the identification of the measurement instruments to be used;e. Instructional program modifications or adaptations to ensure successful and continued participation of students from under-represented groups in the existing instructional program for gifted students; and,f. An evaluation design which addresses evaluation of progress toward the district's goal for increasing participation by students from under-represented groups.(3) Procedures for student evaluation. The minimum evaluations for determining eligibility are the following: (a) Need for a special instructional program;(b) Characteristics of the gifted;(c) Intellectual development; and,(d) May include those evaluation procedures specified in an approved district plan to increase the participation of students from under-represented groups in programs for the gifted.(4) This rule shall take effect July 1, 1977.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-6.03019
Rulemaking Authority 1001.42(4)(l), 1003.57 FS. Law Implemented 1000.01, 1001.42(4)(l), 1003.57(5), FS.
New 7-1-77, Formerly 6A-6.3019, Amended 10-10-91, 5-19-98, 7-14-02.New 7-1-77, Formerly 6A-6.3019, Amended 10-10-91, 5-19-98, 7-14-02.