Public hearing on proposed policy changes by the School Board of Martin County.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT, AMEND, AND RESCIND RULES AND OF PUBLIC HEARING
The School Board of Martin County, Florida, gives notice of intent to adopt/amend/rescind policies as listed below, and that it will hold a public hearing to which all persons are invited to participate in this meeting by watching the live-streamed meeting.
 
Rule Development Workshop will be held on:  Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., School Board Meeting Room, 1939 SE Federal Highway., Stuart, Florida.
 
Public Hearing ? First Reading will be held on: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., Regular School Board Meeting, School Board Meeting Room, 1939 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida.
 
Purpose and Effect:  To receive public input on the proposed adoption/amendment/rescinding of policies.  The purpose and effect of the proposed rulemaking is to accomplish a general review and update of the School Board's policy manual to ensure the policies address current conditions, better achieve the School Board's mission and vision, and incorporate changes in applicable law, and current legislation.
 
0143.1  Residence Areas
0147.1  Travel and Expenses
2111  Parent and Family Involvement in the School Program
2261  Title I Services
2261.02   Title I ? Parents' Right to Know
2371  Hope Scholarship
2450  Adult Education
3124.04  Employment of Substitute, Short-Term, and Part-Time Instructional Staff
3129.01   Tutoring
3700  Teachers' Bill of Rights
4120  Employment of Support Staff
5350  Student Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Screening
5514  Use of Personal Transportation Devices
6325  Procurement ? Federal Grants/Funds
7514  Use of Personal Transportation Devices
7540.04  Staff Technology Acceptable Use and Safety
8141  Mandatory Reporting of Misconduct
8470  Community Notification of Registered Sexual Predators/Sex Offenders
8600  Transportation
8600.04  Bus Operator Qualification, Certification, Discipline, and Termination
9700  Relations With Special Interest Groups
9700.01  Advertising and Commercial Activities
 
F.S. 14.2019, 14.20195, 112.061, 287.057, Chapter 316, 316.173, 316.183, 316.217, 316.305, 316.306, 381.88, 435.04(2), 775.21, 775.25, 847.012, 943.0435, 944.606, 1000.03, 1001.10, 1001.32, 1001.36, 1001.361, 1001.362, 1001.39, 1001.41, 1001.42, 1001.433, 1001.51, 1002.20, 1002.23, 1002.40, 1002.411, 1002.83(14), 1003.435, 1004.93, 1004.94, Chapter 1006, 1006.061, 1006.21, 1006.22, 1006.23, 1006.695, 1008.365,1008.366, 1008.386, 1011.051, 1011.68, 1012.01, 1012.315, 1012.32, 1012.35, 1012.36, 1012.37, 1012.40, 1012.45, 1012.465, 1012.56, 1012.583, 1012.795, 1012.796, 1012.797, 1013.10, 1015.01, 1015.02, 1015.03, 1015.04, 1015.05, 1015.06, F.A.C. 6A-1.0014, 6A-1.0018, 6A-1.0502(11), 6A-1.056, 6A-6.0251, Chapter 6A-3, 6A-4.0010, 6A-6.052, 6A-6.0253, 6A-6.0951, 6A-10.0381, 2 C.F.R. 200.317-.326, 2 C.F.R. 200.334-.336, 2 C.F.R. 200.520, 2 C.F.R. 3485.220, 2 C.F.R. 200.474, 7 C.F.R. 210.21, 34 C.F.R. Part 200 et seq., 47 C.F.R. 54.500-523, 49 C.F.R. Part 40, 49 C.F.R. Part 382, 49 C.F.R. Part 391, H.R. 4577, P.L. 106-554, Children's Internet Protection Act of 2000, P.L. 110-385, Title II, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, 18 U.S.C. 1460, 18 U.S.C. 2246, 18 U.S.C. 2256 20 U.S.C. 2701 et seq., 20 U.S.C. 6301, 20 U.S.C. 6311, 20 U.S.C. 6777 (2003), 20 U.S.C. 9134 (2003), 36 U.S.C. 30101, 36 U.S.C. 30901, 36 U.S.C. 31101, 36 U.S.C. 40301, 36 U.S.C. 70901, 36 U.S.C. 80301, 36 U.S.C. 130501, 36 U.S.C. 140101, 36 U.S.C. 154101, 42 U.S.C. 9858f, Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, 47 U.S.C. 254(h),(1), Communications Act of 1934, as amended, The Veterans Benefits and Transition Act ? 2018 (38 U.S.C. Sections 3679, 3698(c).(1)(C), P.L. 115-407, Sections 103-104)
Summary of Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost: No statement of estimated regulatory costs has been prepared.  Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative, must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice. The proposed policy changes are not expected to require legislative ratification.
A draft copy of the policies being developed may be obtained without cost at the Office of the Superintendent or on the district's website, www.martinschools.org. Any person who decides to appeal a decision with respect to a matter considered at the workshop/1st read is hereby advised that, for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the meeting is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
 
Any person with a disability or physical impairment who wishes to attend this meeting and who requires special accommodations should contact the office of the Superintendent, telephone (772) 219-1200, Ext. 30222, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
 
By Mr. Michael S. Maine, Superintendent of Schools
April 17 2026
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