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FL Stat § 1004.57 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part II - State Universities (Ss. 1004.22-1004.64991)|Subpart B - Branch Campuses, Centers,Institutes, and Special Programs|1004.57 - Vertebrate paleontological sites and remains; legislative intent and state policy.

1004.57 Vertebrate paleontological sites and remains; legislative intent and state policy.—(1) It is the declared intention of the Legislature that vertebrate paleontological sites be protected and preserved and that, pursuant thereto, vertebrate paleontological field investigation activities, including, but not limited to, collection, excavation, salvage, restoration, and cataloging of fossils, be discouraged except when such activities are carried on in accordance with both the provisions and the spirit of this act. However, it is not the intention of the Legislature that the provisions of this act impede mining or quarrying for rock, gravel, fill, phosphate, and other minerals, or the construction of canals or similar excavations, when such activities are permitted by law. Rather, it is the intent of the Legislature that mine and heavy equipment operators be encouraged to cooperate with the state in preserving its vertebrate paleontological heritage and vertebrate fossils by notifying the Florida Museum of Natural History whenever vertebrate fossils are discovered during mining or digging operations and by allowing such fossils to be properly salvaged and that persons having knowledge of vertebrate paleontological sites be encouraged to communicate such information to the museum.(2) It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state to protect and preserve vertebrate paleontological sites containing vertebrate fossils, including bones, teeth, natural casts, molds, impressions, and other remains of prehistoric fauna, and to provide for the collection, acquisition, and study of the vertebrate fossils of the state which offer documentation of the diversity of life on this planet.(3) It is further declared to be the public policy of the state that all vertebrate fossils found on state-owned lands, including submerged lands and uplands, belong to the state with title to the fossils vested in the Florida Museum of Natural History for the purpose of administration of this section and ss. 1004.575-1004.577.History.—s. 204, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 1004.576 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part II - State Universities (Ss. 1004.22-1004.64991)|Subpart B - Branch Campuses, Centers,Institutes, and Special Programs|1004.576 - Destruction, purchase, and sale of vertebrate fossils prohibited, exceptions; field investigation permits required; penalty for violation.

1004.576 Destruction, purchase, and sale of vertebrate fossils prohibited, exceptions; field investigation permits required; penalty for violation.—(1) The destruction, defacement, purchase, and sale of vertebrate fossils found on or under land owned or leased by the state and on land in state-designated vertebrate paleontological sites are prohibited, except that the Florida Museum of Natural History may sell vertebrate fossils and may adopt rules defining “nonessential vertebrate fossils” and prescribing the conditions under which such fossils may be sold or otherwise disposed of by a person holding a permit issued by the Florida Museum of Natural History. Field investigations of vertebrate fossils, including, but not limited to, the systematic collection, acquisition, excavation, salvage, exhumation, or restoration of such fossils, are prohibited on all lands owned or leased by the state and on lands in state-designated vertebrate paleontological sites, unless such activities are conducted under the authority of permits issued by the Florida Museum of Natural History. A permit may be granted by the Florida Museum of Natural History upon application for the permit accompanied by an application fee not to exceed $5. The privileges authorized pursuant to the grant of a permit as provided in this subsection may not be assigned or sublet to any other party.(2) Any person who, in violation of this section, engages in any of the activities described in subsection (1) without first having obtained a permit to engage in such activity commits a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed 6 months, or both; and, in addition, he or she shall forfeit to the state all specimens, objects, and materials collected and excavated in violation of this section, together with all photographs and records relating to such materials.(3) The Florida Museum of Natural History may institute a civil action in the appropriate circuit court for recovery of any unlawfully taken vertebrate fossil. The fossil shall be forfeited to the state if the Florida Museum of Natural History shows by the greater weight of the evidence that the fossil has been taken from a particular site within this state and that the person found in possession of the fossil is not authorized by law to possess such fossil.History.—s. 206, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 1004.577 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part II - State Universities (Ss. 1004.22-1004.64991)|Subpart B - Branch Campuses, Centers,Institutes, and Special Programs|1004.577 - Certain rights of mine or quarry operators and dragline or heavy equipment operators preserved.

1004.577 Certain rights of mine or quarry operators and dragline or heavy equipment operators preserved.—Nothing in ss. 1004.57-1004.576 shall infringe upon the right of a legitimate mine or quarry operator to extract rock, gravel, fill, phosphate, or other minerals or infringe upon the right of a legitimate operator of draglines or similar heavy dredging, trenching, or digging equipment to construct drainage canals or other excavations because of the actual or potential destruction of vertebrate fossils.History.—s. 207, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 1004.59 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part II - State Universities (Ss. 1004.22-1004.64991)|Subpart B - Branch Campuses, Centers,Institutes, and Special Programs|1004.59 - Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium.

1004.59 Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium.—It is the intent of the Legislature to reduce the public and private costs of litigation; resolve public disputes, including those related to growth management issues, more quickly and effectively; and improve intergovernmental communications, cooperation, and consensus building. The Legislature hereby formally establishes the Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium as a statewide center based at Florida State University, or at another campus as may be designated by the Commissioner of Education. The purpose of the consortium is to serve as a neutral resource to assist citizens and public and private interests in Florida to seek cost-effective solutions to public disputes and problems through the use of alternative dispute resolution and consensus building.History.—s. 209, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 1004.60 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part II - State Universities (Ss. 1004.22-1004.64991)|Subpart B - Branch Campuses, Centers,Institutes, and Special Programs|1004.60 - Research of Rosewood incident.

1004.60 Research of Rosewood incident.—State universities shall continue the research of the Rosewood incident and the history of race relations in Florida and develop materials for the educational instruction of these events.History.—s. 210, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 1004.645 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part II - State Universities (Ss. 1004.22-1004.64991)|Subpart B - Branch Campuses, Centers,Institutes, and Special Programs|1004.645 - Florida Center for Reading Research.

1004.645 Florida Center for Reading Research.—There is created at the Florida State University, the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR). The center shall include two outreach centers, one at a Florida College System institution in central Florida and one at a south Florida state university. The center and the outreach centers, under the center’s leadership, shall:(1) Provide technical assistance and support to all school districts and schools in this state in the implementation of evidence-based literacy instruction, assessments, programs, and professional development.(2) Conduct applied research that will have an immediate impact on policy and practices related to literacy instruction and assessment in this state with an emphasis on struggling readers and reading in the content area strategies and methods for secondary teachers.(3) Conduct basic research on reading, reading growth, reading assessment, and reading instruction which will contribute to scientific knowledge about reading.(4) Collaborate with the Just Read! Florida Office and school districts in the development of frameworks for comprehensive reading intervention courses for possible use in middle schools and secondary schools.(5) Collaborate with the Just Read! Florida Office and school districts in the development of frameworks for professional development activities, using multiple delivery methods for teaching reading in the content area.(6) Disseminate information about research-based practices related to literacy instruction, assessment, and programs for students in preschool through grade 12.(7) Collect, manage, and report on assessment information from screening, progress monitoring, and outcome assessments through the Florida Progress Monitoring and Reporting Network. The network is a statewide resource that is operated to provide valid and timely reading assessment data for parents, teachers, principals, and district-level and state-level staff in the management of instruction at the individual, classroom, and school levels.History.—s. 34, ch. 2006-74; s. 48, ch. 2011-5.
FL Stat § 1004.647 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part II - State Universities (Ss. 1004.22-1004.64991)|Subpart B - Branch Campuses, Centers,Institutes, and Special Programs|1004.647 - Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center.

1004.647 Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center.—The Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center is created at the Florida State University, College of Business, Department of Risk Management. The purpose of the center is to promote and disseminate research on issues related to catastrophic storm loss and to assist in identifying and developing education and research grant funding opportunities among higher education institutions in this state and the private sector. The purpose of the activities of the center is to support the state’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from catastrophic storms. The center shall:(1) Coordinate and disseminate research efforts that are expected to have an immediate impact on policy and practices related to catastrophic storm preparedness.(2) Coordinate and disseminate information related to catastrophic storm risk management, including, but not limited to, research and information that would benefit businesses, consumers, and public policy makers. Areas of interest may include storm forecasting, loss modeling, building construction and mitigation, and risk management strategies. Through its efforts, the center shall facilitate Florida’s preparedness for and responsiveness to catastrophic storms and collaborate with other public and private institutions.(3) Create and promote studies that enhance the educational options available to risk management and insurance students.(4) Publish and disseminate findings.(5) Organize and sponsor conferences, symposia, and workshops to educate consumers and policymakers.History.—s. 24, ch. 2007-90.
FL Stat § 1004.6497 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part II - State Universities (Ss. 1004.22-1004.64991)|Subpart B - Branch Campuses, Centers,Institutes, and Special Programs|1004.6497 - World Class Faculty and Scholar Program.

1004.6497 World Class Faculty and Scholar Program.—(1) PURPOSE AND LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—The World Class Faculty and Scholar Program is established to fund and support the efforts of state universities to recruit and retain exemplary faculty and research scholars. It is the intent of the Legislature to elevate the national competitiveness of Florida’s state universities through faculty and scholar recruitment and retention.(2) INVESTMENTS.—Retention, recruitment, and recognition efforts, activities, and investments may include, but are not limited to, investments in research-centric cluster hires, faculty research and research commercialization efforts, instructional and research infrastructure, undergraduate student participation in research, professional development, awards for outstanding performance, and postdoctoral fellowships.(3) FUNDING AND USE.—Funding for the program shall be as provided by the Legislature. Each state university shall use the funds only for the purpose and investments authorized under this section. These funds may not be used to construct buildings.(4) ACCOUNTABILITY.—By March 15 of each year, the Board of Governors shall provide to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a report summarizing information from the universities in the State University System, including, but not limited to:(a) Specific expenditure information as it relates to the investments identified in subsection (2).(b) The impact of those investments in elevating the national competitiveness of the universities, specifically relating to:1. The success in recruiting research faculty and the resulting research funding;2. The 4-year graduation rate for undergraduate students;3. The number of undergraduate courses offered with fewer than 50 students; and4. The increase in national academic standing of targeted programs, specifically advancement in ranking of the targeted programs among top 50 universities in well-known and highly respected national public university rankings, including, but not limited to, the U.S. News and World Report rankings, which reflect national preeminence, using the most recent rankings.History.—s. 12, ch. 2018-4.
FL Stat § 1004.6498 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part II - State Universities (Ss. 1004.22-1004.64991)|Subpart B - Branch Campuses, Centers,Institutes, and Special Programs|1004.6498 - State University Professional and Graduate Degree Excellence Program.

1004.6498 State University Professional and Graduate Degree Excellence Program.—(1) PURPOSE.—The State University Professional and Graduate Degree Excellence Program is established to fund and support the efforts of state universities to enhance the quality and excellence of professional and graduate schools and degree programs in medicine, law, and business and expand the economic impact of state universities.(2) INVESTMENTS.—Quality improvement efforts may include, but are not limited to, targeted investments in faculty, students, research, infrastructure, and other strategic endeavors to elevate the national and global prominence of state university medicine, law, and graduate-level business programs.(3) FUNDING AND USE.—Funding for the program shall be as provided by the Legislature. Each state university shall use the funds only for the purpose and investments authorized under this section. These funds may not be used to construct buildings.(4) ACCOUNTABILITY.—By March 15 of each year, the Board of Governors shall provide to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a report summarizing information from the universities in the State University System, including, but not limited to:(a) Specific expenditure information as it relates to the investments identified in subsection (2).(b) The impact of those investments in elevating the national and global prominence of the state university medicine, law, and graduate-level business programs, specifically relating to:1. The first-time pass rate on the United States Medical Licensing Examination;2. The first-time pass rate on The Florida Bar Examination;3. The percentage of graduates enrolled or employed at a wage threshold that reflects the added value of a graduate-level business degree;4. The advancement in the rankings of the state university medicine, law, and graduate-level programs in well-known and highly respected national graduate-level university rankings, including, but not limited to, the U.S. News and World Report rankings, which reflect national preeminence, using the most recent rankings; and5. The added economic benefit of the universities to the state.History.—s. 13, ch. 2018-4.
FL Stat § 1004.6499 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part II - State Universities (Ss. 1004.22-1004.64991)|Subpart B - Branch Campuses, Centers,Institutes, and Special Programs|1004.6499 - Florida Institute of Politics.

1004.6499 Florida Institute of Politics.—(1) The Florida Institute of Politics is established at the Florida State University within the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. The purpose of the institute is to provide the southeastern region of the United States with a world class, bipartisan, nationally renowned institute of politics.(2) The goals of the institute are to:(a) Motivate students throughout the Florida State University to become aware of the significance of government and civic engagement at all levels and politics in general.(b) Provide students with an opportunity to be politically active and civically engaged.(c) Nurture a greater awareness of and passion for public service and politics.(d) Plan and host forums to allow students and guests to hear from and interact with experts from government, politics, policy, and journalism on a frequent basis.(e) Become a national and state resource on polling information and survey methodology.(f) Provide fellowships and internship opportunities to students in government, nonprofit organizations, and community organizations.(g) Provide training sessions for newly elected state and local public officials.(h) Organize and sponsor conferences, symposia, and workshops throughout this state to educate and inform citizens, elected officials, and appointed policymakers regarding effective policymaking techniques and processes.(i) Create and promote research and awareness regarding politics, citizen involvement, and public service.(j) Collaborate with related policy institutes and research activities at the Florida State University and other institutions of higher education to motivate, increase, and sustain citizen involvement in public affairs.History.—ss. 9, 110, ch. 2020-114; s. 7, ch. 2020-117; s. 56, ch. 2021-51.
FL Stat § 1004.64991 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part II - State Universities (Ss. 1004.22-1004.64991)|Subpart B - Branch Campuses, Centers,Institutes, and Special Programs|1004.64991 - The Adam Smith Center for the Study of Economic Freedom.

1004.64991 The Adam Smith Center for the Study of Economic Freedom.—(1) The Adam Smith Center for the Study of Economic Freedom at Florida International University is hereby created.(2) The goals of the center are to:(a) Study the effect of government and free market economies on individual freedom and human prosperity.(b) Conduct and promote research on the effect of political and economic systems on human prosperity.(c) Plan and host research workshops and conferences to allow students, scholars, and guests to exchange in civil discussion of democracy and capitalism.(d) Provide fellowship and mentoring opportunities to students engaged in scholarly studies of the effect of political and economic systems on human prosperity.History.—s. 8, ch. 2020-117.
FL Stat § 1004.66 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part III - Florida College System Institutions (Ss. 1004.65-1004.86)|Subpart A - General Provisions|1004.66 - “Florida College System institution,” “community college,” and “junior college” used interchangeably.

1004.66 “Florida College System institution,” “community college,” and “junior college” used interchangeably.—Whenever the terms “Florida College System institution,” “community college,” and “junior college” appear in the Florida Statutes in reference to a tax-supported institution, they shall be construed identically.History.—s. 216, ch. 2002-387; s. 51, ch. 2011-5.
FL Stat § 1004.67 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part III - Florida College System Institutions (Ss. 1004.65-1004.86)|Subpart A - General Provisions|1004.67 - Florida College System institutions; legislative intent.

1004.67 Florida College System institutions; legislative intent.—It is the legislative intent that Florida College System institutions, constituted as political subdivisions of the state, continue to be operated by Florida College System institution boards of trustees as provided in s. 1001.63 and that no department, bureau, division, agency, or subdivision of the state exercise any responsibility and authority to operate any Florida College System institution of the state except as specifically provided by law or rules of the State Board of Education.History.—s. 217, ch. 2002-387; s. 52, ch. 2011-5.
FL Stat § 1004.68 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part III - Florida College System Institutions (Ss. 1004.65-1004.86)|Subpart A - General Provisions|1004.68 - Florida College System institution; degrees and certificates.

1004.68 Florida College System institution; degrees and certificates.—Each Florida College System institution board of trustees shall adopt rules establishing student performance standards for the award of degrees and certificates.History.—s. 218, ch. 2002-387; s. 30, ch. 2010-70; s. 53, ch. 2011-5; s. 6, ch. 2011-177.
FL Stat § 1004.725 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1004 - Public Postsecondary Education|Part III - Florida College System Institutions (Ss. 1004.65-1004.86)|Subpart A - General Provisions|1004.725 - Expenditures for self-insurance services; special account.

1004.725 Expenditures for self-insurance services; special account.—(1) The Florida College System institution boards of trustees, singly or collectively, are authorized to contract with an administrator or service company approved pursuant to chapter 626 to provide self-insurance services, including, but not limited to, the evaluation, settlement, and payment of self-insurance claims on behalf of the board of trustees or a consortium of boards of trustees.(2) Pursuant to such a contract, a board of trustees may advance moneys to the administrator or service company to be deposited in a special account for paying claims against the board of trustees under its self-insurance program. The special account shall be maintained in a designated depository as provided by s. 136.01. The board of trustees may replenish such account as often as necessary upon the presentation by the administrator or service company of documentation for claims paid in an amount equal to the amount of the requested reimbursement. Any contract for disbursement of funds from the special account shall ensure that the payments are subject to proper disbursement controls and accounting procedures.History.—s. 221, ch. 2002-387; s. 1949, ch. 2003-261; s. 56, ch. 2011-5.