Florida Administrative Code

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to facilitate the statewide articulation of industry certifications, establish the Gold Standard ("Gold Standard") Career Pathways Articulation Agreements pursuant to Sections 1007.23(1) and 1008.44(4)(c), F.S., and guarantee the award of …

(1) Each district board of trustees within the Florida College System and each district school board which operates district postsecondary technical career centers under Section 1001.44, F.S., and charter technical career centers under Section 1002.34, F.S., shall develop and imp…

(1) Tests implemented in accordance with the requirements of Sections 1003.52, 1003.56, 1007.25, 1007.35, 1008.22, 1008.25, 1008.30, 1012.55 and 1012.56, F.S., shall be maintained and administered in a secure manner such that the integrity of the tests shall be preserved. (a) Tes…

Nonpublic colleges may participate in the statewide course numbering system pursuant to Section 1007.24, F.S. (1) Eligibility Requirements. In order to participate an institution must: (a) Be eligible pursuant to Section 1007.24(6), F.S.; (b) Agree to abide by the system's requir…

(1) The purpose of this rule is to establish consistent policies to determine the residency status for tuition purposes of students who are citizens of the United States or lawfully present in the United States. The determination of residency is to be made in accordance with crit…

Rulemaking Authority 229.053(1), 240.235 FS. Law Implemented 240.235(8), 240.35(4)(a), 250.10(7) FS. History-New 2-18-93, Repealed 7-27-11.

(1) Waiver. Each Florida College System institution's district board of trustees, each district school board with a career center authorized under Section 1001.44, F.S., and each board of directors for a charter technical career center authorized under Section 1002.34, F.S., shal…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), 1012.798 FS. Law Implemented 1012.798 FS. History-New 1-2-95, Repealed 4-25-17.

(1) Treatment providers for the Recovery Network Program must be approved by the Recovery Network Program to treat or evaluate participants in the program and shall be either: (a) Individual treatment providers; or (b) Treatment programs. (2) The Recovery Network Program shall ap…

(1) A participant enrolled in the Recovery Network Program shall: (a) Execute a "Recovery Network Program Intake and Limited Waiver of Confidentiality Form (Form #RNP-1)," (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-08260), effective June 2017, and hereby adopted and inc…

(1) Approved treatment providers shall not provide both evaluation services and treatment to the same participant in the Recovery Network Program. (2) For evaluations, an approved treatment provider shall: (a) Execute a contract, "The Recovery Network Program Contract Form (Form …

Rulemaking Authority 1012.72 FS. Law Implemented 1012.72 FS. History-New 7-12-99, Amended 5-29-00, 5-25-04, 6-21-05, Repealed 2-16-21.

(1) Eligibility and Notification. (a) Discounted computers and Internet access are available for any student enrolled in grades 5-12 in a public school, including a charter school, and students registered with a district home education program in the state. (b) One computer per s…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02 FS. Law Implemented 1012.34, 1012.795, 1012.796 FS. History-New 3-24-65, Amended 8-9-69, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 8-12-81, 7-6-82, Formerly 6B-1.01, 6B-1.001, Repealed 3-23-16.

(1) Florida educators shall be guided by the following ethical principles: (a) The educator values the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievemen…

(1) Definitions. For the purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply: (a) "Administrative personnel" means any K-12 personnel, as defined by Section 1012.01(3), F.S. (b) "Instructional personnel" means any K-12 staff member as defined by Section 1012.01(2), F.S. (c) "S…

(1) For the purpose of Section 1012.795(1)(d), F.S., the term gross immorality is defined as conduct that is inconsistent with the standards of public conscience and good morals. It is conduct that is serious, rather than minor in nature, and that constitutes a flagrant disregard…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to set forth the criteria for placement on the Disqualification List and removal from the list, as well as the responsibilities of entities that report persons for inclusion on the list. (2) Definitions. In this rule, the terms are defined…

(1) Definitions. In this rule, the terms are defined as follows: (a) "Field Trip" means an outing away from the school of enrollment made by students to study or participate in an activity while in the custody of the school district; (b) "Extracurricular" means the definition for…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to provide requirements that school districts, the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, developmental research (laboratory) schools, and charter schools must use regarding the compliance of K-12 educational institutions with Section …

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to set forth the requirements related to tuition and fee exemptions, including lab fees, and services for students who have been or are in foster care and students experiencing homelessness. (2) Definitions. (a) "Campus coaching services" …

(1) Purpose. This rule sets forth requirements relating to the identification of students experiencing homelessness and required reporting to the Florida Department of Education relating to the Florida McKinney-Vento Program (FMVP), operated pursuant to the federal McKinney-Vento…

(1) Definition. In this rule, the term "School-sponsored Events or Activities" means an event or activity the school of enrollment created for students to study or participate in while in the custody of the school district; or field trips, extracurricular activities, or other sup…

Rulemaking Authority 229.053(1), 231.546(2)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 231.546(2) FS. History-New 10-7-69, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 8-12-81, 4-5-83, Formerly 6B-5.01, 6B-5.001, Repealed 3-25-14.

Rulemaking Authority 229.053(1), 231.546(2)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 231.546(2) FS. History-New 10-7-69, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 8-12-81, 4-5-83, Formerly 6B-5.02, 6B-5.002, Repealed 3-25-14.

Rulemaking Authority 229.053(1), 231.546(2)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 231.546(2) FS. History-New 10-7-69, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 8-12-81, 4-5-83, Formerly 6B-5.03, 6B-5.003, Repealed 3-25-14.

Rulemaking Authority 229.053(1), 231.546(2)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 231.546(2) FS. History-New 10-7-69, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 8-12-81, 4-5-83, Formerly 6B-5.04, 6B-5.004, Repealed 3-25-14.

Rulemaking Authority 229.053(1), 231.546(2)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 231.546(2) FS. History-New 10-7-69, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 8-12-81, 4-5-83, Formerly 6B-5.05, 6B-5.005, Repealed 3-25-14.

Rulemaking Authority 229.053(1), 231.546(2)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 231.546(2) FS. History-New 10-7-69, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 8-12-81, 4-5-83, Formerly 6B-5.06, 6B-5.006, Repealed 3-25-14.

Rulemaking Authority 229.053(1), 231.546(2)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 231.546(2) FS. History-New 10-7-69, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 8-12-81, 4-5-83, Formerly 6B-5.07, 6B-5.007, Repealed 3-25-14.

Rulemaking Authority 229.053(1), 231.546(2)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 231.546(2) FS. History-New 10-7-69, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 8-12-81, 4-5-83, Formerly 6B-5.08, 6B-5.008, Repealed 3-25-14.

Rulemaking Authority 229.053(1), 231.546(2)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 231.546(2) FS. History-New 10-7-69, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 8-12-81, 4-5-83, Formerly 6B-5.09, 6B-5.009, Repealed 3-25-14.

Rulemaking Authority 229.053(1), 231.546(2)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 231.546(2) FS. History-New 10-7-69, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 8-12-81, 4-5-83, Formerly 6B-5.10, 6B-5.010, Repealed 3-25-14.

Rulemaking Authority 229.053(1), 231.546(2)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 231.546(2) FS. History-New 10-7-69, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 8-12-81, 4-5-83, Formerly 6B-5.11, 6B-5.011, Repealed 3-25-14.

(1) College personnel or employees means people employed by a community college district board of trustees. (a) Administrative personnel means employees in positions designated by the board of trustees as administrative according to Community College Management Information System…

The Division of Florida Colleges shall receive proposals from local boards of trustees to establish campuses, centers, and special purpose centers, and shall recommend for or against the establishment of the requested site to the State Board of Education. The State Board of Educa…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to provide requirements regarding restroom and changing facilities at Florida College System institutions pursuant to section (s.) 553.865, Florida Statutes (F.S.) (2) Compliance. Florida College System institutions must comply with all ap…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), 1001.61(1) FS. Law Implemented 1001.61(1), FS. History-New 12-19-74, Formerly 6A-8.06, Amended 12-26-77, 7-26-84, 11-5-85, Formerly 6A-14.24, Amended 12-6-90, 7-20-04, 6-23-16, Repealed 12-22-19.

Boards of trustees shall notify the State Board of Education of the appointment, suspension, or dismissal of presidents immediately upon such action. At the time the contract is issued, the board of trustees shall inform the president of duties and responsibilities, of the proced…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), (9), 1001.65 FS. Law Implemented 1001.61, 1001.64 FS. History-New 12-19-74, Formerly 6A-8.77, Amended 12-9-75, 12-26-77, 7-26-84, Formerly 6A-14.261, Repealed 1-7-16.

(1) Each Florida College System institution shall adopt policies on staff and program development. Each Florida College System institution shall identify within its annual operating budget funding to support staff and program development activities as defined herein, as well as a…

Florida College System institutions are authorized to provide instruction and to confer degrees, certificates, and diplomas only as prescribed herein. Any Florida College System institution degree program, certificate, or diploma program shall be offered at the standard credit ho…

Florida College System institutions shall adhere to the following procedures relating to student withdrawal from courses and to conditions under which forgiveness for grades earned will be granted to the student. (1) Withdrawal. (a) The student may withdraw without academic penal…

Rulemaking Authority 1004.096 FS. Law Implemented 1004.096, 1004.075 FS. History-New 1-17-13, Repealed 9-20-22.

(1) Purpose. It is necessary that every undergraduate student of a Florida public postsecondary educational institution graduates as an informed citizen through participation in rigorous general education courses. General education courses should provide broad foundational knowle…

College Credit for Online Courses. Florida College System institutions shall evaluate online coursework, if requested by a student prior to the initial term of enrollment, and award college credit when the following conditions are met: faculty have determined the online course co…

(1) Each Florida College System institution board of trustees, each district school board with a career center authorized under Section 1001.44, F.S., and each board of directors for a charter technical career center authorized under Section 1002.34, F.S., shall waive out-of-stat…

(1) Waiver. Each Florida College System institution's board of trustees, each district school board with a career center authorized under Section 1001.44, F.S., and each board of directors for a charter technical career center authorized under Section 1002.34, F.S., shall adopt a…

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), (9), 1001.03 FS. Law Implemented 1007.22-.25 FS. History-New 12-19-74, Formerly 6A-8.59, Amended 4-8-75, 7-26-84, Formerly 6A-14.31, Repealed 10-25-11.

(1) Contract forms for college personnel shall be prescribed by the board of trustees. (2) Periods of service. Full-time administrative personnel may be given multi-year contracts not to exceed three (3) years, but other contracts, except for the president, shall not exceed twelv…