Click here for complete details: http://www.floridaearlylearning.com/EarlyLearning/OEL_Program_ProposedRulesNotices.html Workshop: Friday, 2/17/12 1:00 – 4:00 pm Florida’s Office of Early Learning 250 Marriott Drive Tallahassee, FL 32399 Workshop: Friday, 2/24/12 1:00 – 4:00 pm Florida’s Office of Early Learning 250 Marriott Drive Tallahassee, FL 32399

Early Learning Legislation SB 1758 by Sen. Flores (R-Miami) BCAS 12-04 by Rep. Ahern (R-St. Petersburg) Given the unfortunate findings of the recently released Auditor General’s Report on Early Learning Programs FACCM asked Sen. Anitere Flores (R-Miami) to file legislation to help create a more efficient and effective early learning program that

Early Learning Legislation SB 1758 by Sen. Flores (R-Miami) Given the unfortunate findings of the recently released Auditor General’s Report on Early Learning Programs, we asked Sen. Anitere Flores (R-Miami) to file legislation to help create a more efficient and effective early learning program that better serves Florida’s children.  The legislation, SB

To Our Valued Members: Legislators have wrapped up their final round of committee meetings in 2011 and are prepared for the start of the 2012 Legislative Session, which begins January 10, 2012. We are laser-focused on priorities for 2012 that will benefit your child care centers and students. Backed by our well-connected

VPK Rule Workshop Update FACCM attended the series of VPK Rule Promulgation workshops a few weeks ago.  The state board of education is in review of the comments providers offered and work has continued on drafting language for the VPK state board rule which provides direction on the application process for a

THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Oct. 14, 2011.. The Legislature returns this week, with redistricting and budget meetings, as well as hearings on actual bills in a few committees. Few of the most controversial issues are ready to be discussed, and committees are still in the period where they’re hearing a lot of presentations

SB 274: CHILD CARE FACILITIES General Bill by Sachs Child Care Facilities; Cites this act as the “Haile Brockington Act”; requiring vehicles used by child care facilities and large family child care homes to be equipped with an alarm that prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the

In 2010 the responsibility for health inspections for child care facilities was removed from the Department of Health.  Subsequently, DCF has been in the process of promulgating a new rule on food hygiene to cover this responsibility.   Providers Comments and Input to rule During the initial rule promulgation, providers suggested that

10. Be Honest. Elected officials base much of their decision-making on the information provided to them. Give honest input and you will gain their trust and respect. Your credibility is at stake! 9. Be Courteous. Always be on time. Always turn your cell phone off – not just to vibrate. Turn it

August 1st, 2011: Deadline for filing claims bill December 2nd, 2011, 5:00pm: Deadline for submitting requests for drafts of general bills and joint resolutions, including requests for companion bills January 6th, 2012, 5:00pm: Deadline for approving final drafts of general bills and joint resolutions, including companion bills January 10th, 2012: Regular Session