1. (1) Plan development. Each early learning coalition must develop and implement a school readiness plan. The school readiness plan will include the minimum standards as required by Section 1002.85(2), F.S., and the School Readiness Plan Guide and Template, Form DEL-SR 115 (August 2025), which is adopted and hereby incorporated by reference (HYPERLINK "http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18366"http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18366). A copy of Form DEL-SR 115 may be obtained at the division website at https://www.fldoe.org/schools/early-learning/rep-pol-guide/.

2. (2) Plan submission. A coalition must submit an electronic copy of its school readiness plan and any amendments in accordance with the instructions found in Form DEL-SR 115. A coalition cannot implement its submitted plan or amendments until it receives written approval from the Division of Early Learning (DEL) as described in s. 1002.85, F.S.

   1. (a) Each early learning coalition will submit its proposed school readiness plan to DEL every 3 years by the DEL established deadline. The proposed plan must have documented board approval.
   2. (b) The coalition must submit plan amendments to DEL 30 calendar days following board approval in the event of a change to any element of the approved plan.

3. (3) DEL review. After receipt of a complete school readiness plan or amendment (including required supporting documents), DEL will acknowledge receipt within 3 business days, excluding office closures. DEL will review the plan or amendment and approve, reject, or approve with conditions the provisions of the plan or amendment within 30 business days of receipt of the completed document.

   1. (a) The division will base its review on the coalition’s compliance with School Readiness Program requirements in Chapter 1002, Part VI, F.S., the federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) regulations located at Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations Part 98, and the School Readiness Plan Guide.
   2. (b) If DEL rejects a school readiness plan or amendment, it will specify, in writing, the grounds for rejection and the early learning coalition must continue to operate under its prior approved plan.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1002.85(1) FS. Law Implemented 1002.85 FS. History–New 4-5-15, Amended 5-28-17, 10-21-18, 5-3-22, 8-19-25.