The Florida Senate

231.167  Speech-language services to school districts qualifying for sparsity supplement; rules.--Based on recommendations of a task force appointed by the Commissioner of Education, the State Board of Education shall adopt rules for speech-language services to school districts that qualify for the sparsity supplement as described in s. 236.081(6). These services may be provided by baccalaureate degree level persons for a period of 3 years. The rules shall authorize the delivery of speech-language services by baccalaureate degree level persons under the direction of a certified speech-language pathologist with a master's degree or higher. By October 1, 2003, these rules shall be reviewed by the State Board of Education.

History.--s. 64, ch. 2000-301.