1. Finding/nature of the emergency (Emergency Rule only).
N/A
2. A description of the objective of the proposed rule.
The Department proposes to make revisions to PI 8 to address new and innovative instructional delivery models.
3. A description of the existing policies and new policies included in the proposed rule and an analysis of policy alternatives.
Over time, school districts have developed new and innovative instructional delivery models. The proposed rule would update PI 8 to address these practices.
4. The statutory authority for the proposed rule.
Under s. 121.02 (5), Stats., the state superintendent shall promulgate rules to implement and administer school district standards, including rules defining “regular instruction.” 5. An estimate of the amount of time agency employees will spend developing the proposed rule and of other resources needed to develop the rule.
The amount of time needed for rule development by department staff and the amount of other resources necessary are minimal.
6. A description of all of the entities that will be affected by the proposed rule.
No entities should be affected by this rule change since the change will only be done to align the PI rule chapters with the statutes.
7. A summary and preliminary comparison of any existing or proposed federal regulation that addresses or is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule.
N/A
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses).
The proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. Contact information.
Carl Bryan
Policy and Budget Team
608-267-9127
