Florida Administrative Code

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to provide the definitions and policies for school and district grades accountability systems. (2) Definitions. For the purpose of this rule, the following definitions shall apply: (a) "Full-year-enrolled student" means a student who is pr…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to set forth the School Improvement (SI) State System of Support for Deficient and Failing Schools pursuant to Section 1008.33, F.S., by establishing differentiated intervention and support strategies for traditional public schools, deline…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1003.52(16), (21) FS. Law Implemented 1003.52 FS. History-New 10-18-18, Amended 10-27-20, Repealed 8-27-24.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1003.51(2), 1003.52(16) FS. Law Implemented 1003.51, 1003.52 FS. History-New 12-30-20, Repealed 8-27-24.

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to set forth the requirements for the principal autonomy pilot program pursuant to Section 1011.6202, F.S. (2) Definitions. For the purpose of this rule, the following definitions apply: (a) "Leadership team" means a 4-6 member team compri…

Rulemaking Authority 229.592(3)(e), (5), 230.23(18)(e) FS. Law Implemented 229.591(3), 229.592(3)(e), (5), 230.23(18)(e) FS. History-New 9-27-93, Amended 8-13-96, Repealed 1-7-16.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.69(5), (6), 1002.79 FS. Law Implemented 1002.69(5), (6) FS. History-New 6-3-07, Amended 1-16-08, 1-5-09, 12-15-09, 10-25-10, 5-10-12, Transferred to 6M-8.601.

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to provide the definitions and policies for school improvement ratings as required in Sections 1008.34 and 1008.341, F.S. (2) Definitions. For the purposes of this rule, the following definitions shall apply: (a) "Alternative schools." For…

Rulemaking Authority 1002.79 FS. Law Implemented 1002.67(1) FS. History-New 7-25-07, Amended 9-22-08, 11-22-11, Transferred to 6M-8.602.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.73(2), 1002.69(7) FS. Law Implemented 1002.67(4), 1002.69(7) FS. History-New 3-24-11, Amended 5-10-12, Transferred to 6M-8.603.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.67, 1002.79 FS. Law Implemented 1002.67 FS. History-New 11-22-12, Transferred to 6M-8.604.

Rulemaking Authority 1002.67(4)(c)2., 3., 1002.79 FS. Law Implemented 1002.67 FS. History-New 8-21-12, Transferred to 6M-8.605.

(1) Required Plans. (a) A charter school that receives a school grade of "D" or "F" pursuant to Section 1008.34(2), F.S., must develop and submit a school improvement plan to its sponsor. (b) A charter school that earns three (3) consecutive grades below a "C" must submit to its …

(1) Definitions: For the purpose of this rule, the following definitions apply. (a) "Department" means the Florida Department of Education. (b) "Entity" means a non-profit organization with tax exempt status under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that operates three (3) …

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to implement the requirements of Section 1008.3415, F.S. (2) Definitions. The following definitions apply in this rule: (a) "Emergent" means a student who scores at Level 1 or 2 on the Florida Alternate Assessments as set out in Rule 6A-1.…

Each school board may authorize fees in support of the schools and programs that are established pursuant to Section 1000.04(1), F.S. Such fees shall be set in amounts which will recover the cost of providing such programs after deducting any state and federal funding provided fo…

(1) Purpose.The purposeof thisruleisto establishthe criteriaandapplication processfor Florida'sPurple Star School ofDistinction Designation, whichis awarded to schoolsthatdemonstrateacommitment to or providecritical transitionsupportsformilitary-connectedfamilies, asprovidedinSec…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to establish the Collegiate Purple Star Campus Program and provide the criteria to receive designation that Florida College System institutions and school district career centers must meet to receive designation under section 1004.071, F.S…

Rulemaking Authority 20.15(6), 120.53(1)(a), 229.053(1) FS. Law Implemented 20.15(6), 120.53(1)(a), 240.207 FS. History-New 4-11-70, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Formerly 6A-10.06, Repealed 11-26-08. Cf. Appointees to the Board of Regents must be confirmed by the Senate.

Rulemaking Authority 20.15(6), (7), 120.53(1)(a), 229.053(1) FS. Law Implemented 20.15(6), (7), 120.53(1)(a), 240.313(3) FS. History-New 4-11-70, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Formerly 6A-10.07, Amended 10-26-94, Repealed 11-26-08. Cf. Appointees to a Community College Board of Trustees…

The Commissioner of Education is authorized to appoint such councils, committees or task forces as may be necessary and desirable to carry out the functions of the Department of Education unless appointment is otherwise provided by law or regulations of the State Board of Educati…

Each Florida College System institution board of trustees shall prior to the beginning of each fiscal year adopt an annual calendar which shall be observed by the institution operated by said board. (1) Each board shall adopt a calendar that supports the following objectives: (a)…

The following procedures shall be followed by the Department of Education in selecting firms to provide professional services, and in negotiating contract for professional services pursuant to the Florida "Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act." This rule shall in no way be co…

It is the intent of the Board of Governors in regulation and the State Board of Education in rule to facilitate articulation and seamless integration of the education system by agreeing to the provisions of this articulation agreement, pursuant to Section 1007.23, F.S. The author…

This rule establishes the following minimum standards for a high school equivalency diploma issued by a state other than Florida for the purpose of admission to an associate degree program at Florida College System institutions: (1) The diploma was issued based on a student achie…

The provisions herein shall be used by Florida College System institutions to determine equivalency, pursuant to Section 1007.262, F.S., between two (2) credits in one (1) foreign language at the secondary level and the equivalent at the postsecondary level. (1) The competence to…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to set forth requirements for demonstration of civic literacy competency in accordance with Section 1007.25(5), F.S. (2) Prior to the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree, first-time-in-college students entering a Florida …

Baccalaureate upper-lower divisions. The following procedure shall be followed to distinguish lower division (freshman or sophomore) courses from upper division (junior or senior) courses. University and Florida College System institution curriculum committees shall deliberate co…

(1) Purpose: It is the intent of the Board of Governors in regulation and the State Board of Education in rule to facilitate articulation and seamless integration of the education system by agreeing to the provisions of section 1007.23, F.S. To fulfill this statute and Rule 6A-10…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to establish procedures for the award of postsecondary credit or career education clock hours for internship positions held by former foster youth who participated in the onsite workforce training internship component of the Step into Succ…

(1) In addition to assessments that may be adopted by the State Board of Education or Board of Governors to measure student achievement in college-level communication and computation skills, other assessment requirements shall be met by successful completion of coursework in Engl…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(6), 1007.25(12)(a) FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1007.25, 1012.56 FS. History-New 9-3-81, Amended 5-25-82, 10-7-82, 12-7-82, 12-20-83, 3-28-84, Formerly 6A-10.311, Amended 4-13-88, 4-1-91, 8-19-91, 10-18-94, 11-25-97, 3-28-00, 12-15-09, Repealed 11-13-…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(d), 1008.29(4) FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1008.29, 1008.345 FS. History-New 9-3-81, Amended 9-29-82, 3-28-84, Formerly 6A-10.312, Amended 4-13-88, 10-17-89, 5-2-90, 8-19-91, 10-18-94, Repealed 5-2-10.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(6) FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1008.29, 1004.68 FS. History-New 9-3-81, Amended 10-7-82, 11-10-83, 3-28-84, Formerly 6A-10.314, Amended 4-13-88, 10-18-94, Repealed 5-2-10.

(1) Definitions. For the purposes of this rule and forms incorporated herein, the following definitions shall be used. (a) "Department" means the Florida Department of Education. (b) "Developmental education" means instruction that prepares students for college level reading, wri…

The communication and computation skills identified herein, pursuant to Section 1001.02(2)(d), F.S., are associated with successful performance of students in college programs through the baccalaureate level. (1) The following skills, by designated category, are defined as colleg…

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1)(b), 229.053(1), (2)(d), 240.107(7) FS. Law Implemented 229.053, 240.107, 240.233, 240.239, 240.3215, 240.325 FS. History-New 4-1-91, Repealed 5-2-10.

Rulemaking Authority 1008.30(3) FS. Law Implemented 1008.30 FS. History-New 4-30-12, Repealed 6-23-16.

Rulemaking Authority 1008.30(4)(a) FS. Law Implemented 1008.30(4)(a) FS. History-New 5-27-12, Repealed 6-23-16.

(1) Purpose. The authorization for the State Board to contract with independent postsecondary education institutions for the provision of those educational programs and facilities which will meet needs unfulfilled by the state system of postsecondary education is based upon the p…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), (6)(c), 1001.03(12) FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1001.03, 1004.93, 1007.24 FS. History-New 7-13-83, Amended 5-14-85, Formerly 6A-10.33, Amended 11-21-05, 3-25-13, Repealed 6-20-17.

(1) Each university and each Florida College System institution shall adopt, as part of the procedure for the preparation of its institutional catalog, a rule to ensure that courses which have not been taught for five (5) years, or less if desired, are deleted from the catalog. E…

(1) To meet public information requirements of Section 1008.42(1), F.S., school districts; independent postsecondary career education, technical, trade and business schools; Florida colleges and community colleges shall determine a postsecondary career education student's placeme…

(1) Purpose. This rule sets forth the procedures, targets, and timelines for reviewing secondary and postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in accordance with Section 1003.491(5), F.S. The rule also describes the CTE program quality targets for metrics that p…

(1) Purpose. This rule administers the Prepping Institutions, Programs, Employers, and Learners through Incentives for Nursing Education (PIPELINE) fund, in accordance with Section 1009.897, F.S. (2) Definitions. For the purposes of administering the program, the following defini…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to set forth the requirements relating to the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund, which is intended to meet local, regional, and state workforce demand by recruiting faculty and clinical preceptors, increasing the capacity o…

Rulemaking Authority 1004.95(4) FS. Law Implemented 1004.950 FS. History-New 8-30-88, Repealed 11-22-11.

(1) From data provided by the state universities, Florida College System institution, and state-supported career centers, the Department of Education shall maintain information on the performance of Florida's public high school graduates on the entry-level placement tests, pursua…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to specify procedures and requirements for registration of students in adult general education (AGE) and postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) programs and requirements for reporting enrollment for students in adult general ed…

(1) Students enrolled in a career certificate program as defined in Section 1004.02, F.S., or an Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) program as defined in Rule 6A-10.024(6), F.A.C., offered for career education credit of 450 hours or more must complete an entry-level basic skills ex…