NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT, AMEND, AND RESCIND RULES AND OF PUBLIC HEARING

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. Public Hearing – First Reading will be held on: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM., Regular School Board Meeting, School Board Meeting Room, 1939 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida. Public Hearing-Second Reading and Final Adoption of these rule(s) will be held on: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM, Regular School Board Meeting, 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. 1121.01 Background Screening and Employment History Checks 1213 Student Supervision and Welfare 3121.01 Background Screening and Employment History Checks 3139 Educator Misconduct 3213 Student Supervision and Welfare 4121.01 Background Screening and Employment History Checks 4213 Student Supervision and Welfare 5136 Wireless Communication Devices 5223 Absences for Religious Instruction 5410.01 Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention 5600 Student Discipline 6661 Purchase of Instructional Materials 7540.02 Web Content, Apps, and Services 8452 Automated External DeFibrillators (AED) 8462 Student Abuse, Abandonment, and Neglect 8470 Registered Sexual Predators/Sex Offenders 9200 Volunteers F.S 435.09, 435.12, 448.095, 943.0435, 943.0585(4)(a), 943.059(4)(a), 1001.41, 1001.42, 1012.23, 1012.27, 1012.315, 1012.32, 1012.465, 1012.56, FAC 6A-10.083, 8 USC 1255a, F.S 119.011, 847.012, 1001.51, 1002.22, 1003.32, 1006.07, 20 USC 1232, 34 CFP Part 99, F.S. 943.0585(4)(c), 943.059(4)(c), 1012.22, 1012.795, 1012.796, 1012.799, FAC 6A-10.081, F.S. 316.305, 847.0141, 1003.02, 1003.32, 1006.07, F.S. 1003.21, FAC 6A-1.09514, F.S. 1002.3105, 1003.02, 1003.4156, 1008.22, 1008.25, FAC 6A-1.09422, 6A-1.094221, 6A-1.094222, 6A-6.053, 6A-6.0533. F.S. 1001.43, 1002.20, 1003.31, 1003.32, 1006.07, 1006.08, 1006.09, 1006.10, F.S. 1006.28, 1006.40, 1008.25, 1001.62(6), F.S. 104.31(1)(a), 110.233(2), 110.233(4), 112.313(6), 1001.32(2), 1001.42, H.R. 4577, PL 110-385, F.S.1003.457, 401.2915, 768.13, 768.1325, 1006.165, 21CFR 801.109, F.S. 39.01(47), 39.201-39.206, 39.303, 383.402, 1006.061. 775.21, 775.25, 856.022, 943.0435, 944.606, F.S 435.12, 775.082, 775.083, 1012.32, 1012.465, 1012.467, 1012.468, 1012.56 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 January 2 2026 LSAR0424242