Item 66

Authorize to establish class 046 consultant positions for the purpose of providing professional development to members of State Leadership Teams and educators pre-k through higher education, contingent upon request #2. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform (CEEDAR) funds in the amount of $40,000 from the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs through the CEEDAR Center at the University of Florida, Office of Research, Division of Sponsored Programs. The balance of the $200,000 grant which is $160,000 will be incorporated into the next biennium budget. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.