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Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.045 - Newspaper Vending Sales

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) General. The
				Division has the exclusive right to provide Vending facilities, including
				newspaper racks and newspaper vending machines, at interstate highway rest
				stops pursuant to 23 U.S.C.
				Section 111(c),
				20 U.S.C. Section
				107 et seq. and section
				413.051, F.S.. The Division's
				authority to approve the sale of newspapers and other information to the
				traveling public at highway rest areas is subject to an agreement with the
				Florida Department of Transportation. All regularly published newspapers shall
				have the opportunity to provide vending sales at interstate rest stops by
				permit subject to the conditions established in this rule.
(2) Conditions.
(a) The publisher or distributor will be
				responsible to provide a rack or vending machine of the type, style, and color
				normally used by the publisher or distributor that is stable, durable, and
				fastened to the ground.
(b) The
				rack or vending machine will be maintained, repaired, operated and cleaned by
				the publisher or its agent. The rack or vending machine will be new or in
				like-new condition when placed into use in the rest area.
(c) When necessary for stability, the
				publisher or distributor will provide a concrete reinforced pad on which to
				place the newspaper vending machines. The placement of the rack or vending
				machine will be in an area agreed upon by the Department of Transportation and
				the Division. The placement must not create a safety hazard or interfere
				physically with access to other rest area facilities or vending machines.
				Publishers and distributors agree to maintain the newspaper vending machines in
				working order and remove any refuse created by the use of the vending
				machine.
(d) The publisher or
				distributor shall provide continuous availability of its current issue to the
				public.
(e) The publisher or
				distributor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Division and the State of
				Florida against any claims arising out of negligence in the presence and/or
				operation of the rack or vending machine provided. All contracts for vending
				services at rest stops entered into after the effective date of this rule will
				require this same indemnification.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.046 - Incorporation by Reference

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The below listed documents are incorporated by reference to
				  become effective August 2016, and may be obtained from the Division of Blind
				  Services, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1114, Tallahassee, Florida 32300-0400.
				  The documents may be found online at
https://dbs.fldoe.org
.
(1) Application for the Vending Facility
				Training Program, Form DBS-BBE 005 (rev. 11/11) (
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07266
);
(2) Business Opportunity Application, Form
				DBS-BBE 007 (rev. 5/16) (
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07267
);
(3) Facility Vendor's Monthly Business
				Report, Form DBS-BBE 700w (rev. 6/16) (
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07268
);
(4) The Licensed Operator Facility Agreement,
				Form DBS 730 (rev.6/16) (
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07269
);
(5) Temporary Licensed Operator Facility
				Agreement, Form DBS 730a (rev. 6/16) (
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07270
);
(6) Consultant Questionnaire, Form DBS-BBE
				016 (rev. 6/16) (
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07271
);
(7) DBS Career, Technology and Training
				Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Student Handbook (
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16365
)
				effective February 2024; and,
(8)
				DBS Career, Technology, and Training Center Residential Life Handbook (
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16366
)
				effective February 2024.
Rulemaking Authority
					 413.011(3)(l),
					 413.051(12) FS.
					 Law Implemented 413.011(3)(f),
					 413.041,
					 413.051
					 FS.
New 10-20-98, Formerly
					 38K-1.013, Amended 8-24-16,
					 2-20-24.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.048 - Solicitation of Funds for Blind Persons (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 20.05(1),
					 20.15(7),
					 120.53(1)(a),
					 229.053(1),
					 413.066 FS. Law Implemented
					 20.05(1),
					 413.066
					 FS.
New 6-2-85, Formerly 6A-18.23, 6A-18.023,
					 38K-1.023, Repealed 4-25-17. Cf.
					 DBS-031, Application for Permit to Solicit for the Benefit of Blind
					 Persons.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.049 - General Description of Services and Procedures

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The nature and extent of services needed to assist a client
				  towards suitable employment vary with the individual's circumstances.
(1) When an individual applies to the
				Division for vocational rehabilitation services, eligibility shall be
				determined in accordance with Rule
				6A-18.050, F.A.C.
(2) The individual shall be eligible for
				those services needed to determine employability and reach an appropriate
				vocational goal.
(3) The Division
				may either purchase needed vocational rehabilitation services or assist the
				individual in obtaining them from other programs or agencies.
(4) As necessary and appropriate to meet the
				needs of the individual, the Division shall make the following services
				available to eligible clients:
(a) Evaluation
				of employment potential in accordance with subsection
				6A-18.050(2),
				F.A.C.;
(b) Counseling and
				guidance;
(c) Referral to other
				community agencies;
(d) Medical
				treatment and related services;
(e)
				Vocational and other training services, including personal adjustment
				training;
(f) Reader and
				interpreter services;
(g)
				Orientation and mobility training;
(h) Transportation needed to participate in
				vocational rehabilitation services, including relocation for
				employment;
(i) Financial aid to
				meet normal living requirements while in training, treatment, or other program
				of services;
(j) Technological aids
				or equipment;
(k) Placement in
				appropriate employment;
(l)
				Post-employment services necessary to maintain suitable employment;
(m) Services to members of a client's family
				group when necessary to the vocational rehabilitation of the
				client.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.050 - Transportation (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 120.53(1)(a),
					 413.011 FS. Law Implemented
					 120.53(1)(a),
					 413.011,
					 413.032 FS., 34 C.F.R., Part
					 361.
New 11-5-85, Formerly 6A-18.50, Transferred to
					 38K-1.050.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.051 - Exit Review Panel (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 120.53(1)(a),
					 229.053(1),
					 413.011 FS. Law Implemented
					 120.53(1)(a),
					 413.011,
					 413.032 FS., 34 C.F.R., Part
					 361.
New 11-5-85, Formerly 6A-18.51, Transferred to
					 38K-1.051.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.052 - The Individualized Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) For each person determined eligible for
				vocational rehabilitation services or for an extended evaluation of
				employability, the counselor shall, with the cooperation of the individual,
				develop a written plan of vocational rehabilitation services.
(2) The written plan shall be approved by the
				program director or designee.
(3)
				As a basis for this plan, each case record must include at least the following:
(a) Medical reports and other data to support
				the determination of eligibility;
(b) Information on the client's financial
				resources if services based on economic need are to be provided by the
				Division;
(c) Records of medical
				examination, medical consultation and other data to indicate that medical
				treatment or any therapeutic services are needed and may be expected to improve
				the person's ability to function;
(d) Transcripts, test scores, or other
				evidence of intellectual functioning and academic skills if training at a
				college or university is to be provided;
(e) Sufficient information concerning the
				client's ability to function physically, mentally, and socially to justify the
				selection of a vocational goal commensurate with abilities and
				limitations;
(f) Information
				concerning the availability of needed services from other programs or
				agencies.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.053 - Determination That a Client Has Been Rehabilitated (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 20.05(1),
					 20.15(7),
					 120.53(1),
					 229.053(1),
					 413.011(1)(l)
					 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1),
					 413.011(1)
					 FS.
New 2-13-84, Formerly 6A-18.39, 6A-18.039,
					 38K-1.039, Repealed
					 8-20-17.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.062 - Definitions (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 20.05(1),
					 20.15(1)(a),
					 120.53(1),
					 229.053(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 413.011,
					 413.012,
					 413.032
					 FS.
New 6-2-85, Formerly 6A-18.62, Transferred to
					 38K-1.062.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.063 - Description of Services Provided by the Medical and Social Services Program (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 20.05(1),
					 20.15(1)(a),
					 120.53(1),
					 229.053(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 413.011
					 FS.
New 6-2-85, Formerly 6A-18.63, Transferred to
					 38K-1.063.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.064 - Referrals and Applicants to the Medical and Social Services Program (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 20.05(1),
					 20.15(1)(a),
					 120.53(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 413.011
					 FS.
New 6-2-85, Formerly 6A-18.64, Amended 7-5-88, Transferred
					 to 38K-1.064.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.065 - Eligibility Determination for the Medical and Social Services Program (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 20.05(1),
					 20.15(1)(a),
					 120.53(1),
					 229.053(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 413.011,
					 413.021,
					 413.032
					 FS.
New 6-2-85, Formerly 6A-18.65, Transferred to
					 38K-1.065.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.066 - Economic Need Policies of the Medical and Social Services Program (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 20.05(1),
					 20.15(1)(a),
					 120.53(1),
					 229.053(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 413.011,
					 413.032
					 FS.
New 6-2-85, Formerly 6A-18.66, Transferred to
					 38K-1.066.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.067 - The Individualized Plan for Medical and Social Rehabilitation (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 20.05(1),
					 20.15(1)(a),
					 120.53(1),
					 229.053(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 413.011,
					 413.032
					 FS.
New 6-2-85, Formerly 6A-18.67, Transferred to
					 38K-1.067.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-18 - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES › Section 6A-18.068 - Standards and Fees for Medical and Social Services Program (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 20.05(1),
					 20.15(1)(a),
					 120.53(1),
					 229.053(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 413.011
					 FS.
New 6-2-85, Formerly 6A-18.68, Transferred to
					 38K-1.068.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-19 - EDUCATIONAL EQUITY › Section 6A-19.003 - Health Services

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
When health services or other related services are provided
				  for students, the services shall be provided in a manner which does not
				  discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, marital status or
				  handicap. Institutions are not required to provide specialized services and
				  aids to handicapped persons in health programs. If, for example, an infirmary
				  treats only simple disorders such as cuts, bruises and colds, its obligation to
				  handicapped persons is to treat such disorders for them.
(1) If health services are provided for
				students, handicapped students shall be provided the opportunity to participate
				in the services at no greater cost than to nonhandicapped.
(2) If comprehensive health care services are
				provided, said services shall be available for maternity or pregnancy related
				reasons and for handicapped students in the same manner and at the same cost as
				for other students.
(3) Handicapped
				students who receive health or other related services need not receive those
				general health screenings which would be duplicative or less intensive than
				screenings or evaluations they have already received in the development of
				their educational plans.
Rulemaking Authority
					 1000.05,
					 1001.02(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 1000.05(2),
					 1001.02(1),
					 1004.65(6)(c)
					 FS.
New 3-11-85, Formerly
					 6A-19.03.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-19 - EDUCATIONAL EQUITY › Section 6A-19.005 - Student Financial Assistance

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Financial assistance administered in whole, or in part, by
				  the institution in the form of loans, grants, scholarships, fellowships,
				  special funds, services, benefits, waivers of fees, subsidies, compensation for
				  work or prizes to students shall be awarded in a manner that does not
				  discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, marital status or
				  handicap. This does not preclude awards made to overcome the effects of past
				  discrimination. Institutions shall package financial assistance in such a way
				  that minority students do not receive awards composed primarily of loans or
				  work-study in lieu of scholarships or grants for which they are
				  qualified.
(1) Restricted financial
				assistance may be administered where the assistance and restriction are
				established by statute, gift, will, trust, bequest or any similar legal
				instrument, if the overall effect of all financial assistance awarded by the
				institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin,
				marital status or handicap.
(2)
				Students shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, national
				origin, marital status or handicap when making available opportunities in
				cooperative education, work-study, job placement, apprenticeship programs,
				teaching assistantships, research assistantships, laboratory assistantships or
				other work programs for which they are qualified.
Rulemaking Authority
					 1000.05(5),
					 1001.02(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 1000.05(2), (3), (6)(f),
					 (g),
					 1001.02(1),
					 1004.65
					 FS.
New 3-11-85, Formerly
					 6A-19.05.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-19 - EDUCATIONAL EQUITY › Section 6A-19.006 - Housing

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
If housing opportunities are provided, opportunities shall be
				  extended without discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, marital
				  status or handicap. This obligation includes the provision of on-campus housing
				  and the provision of off-campus housing when an institution makes agreements
				  with other providers.
(1) If on-campus
				or off-campus housing is provided to nonhandicapped students, then comparable,
				convenient and accessible housing shall be provided, at the same cost and under
				the same conditions, to handicapped students. Housing opportunities shall be
				available to handicapped students in sufficient quantity that living
				accommodations for handicapped students are, as a whole, comparable to those
				for nonhandicapped students.
(2)
				Housing provided to students of either sex shall be proportionate in quantity
				to the number of students of that sex applying for such housing and shall be
				comparable in quality and cost to the student.
(3) Institutions may designate housing for
				married students and students with custody of or joint custody of minor
				children.
Rulemaking Authority
					 1000.05(5),
					 1001.02(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 1000.05(2),
					 (3),
					 1001.02(1),
					 1004.65(6)(c)
					 FS.
New 3-11-85, Formerly
					 6A-19.06.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-19 - EDUCATIONAL EQUITY › Section 6A-19.007 - Student Employment

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
All decisions concerning employment and job placement of
				  students under any program or activity shall be made in a manner which ensures
				  that discrimination does not occur based on race, sex, national origin, marital
				  status or handicap, except where sex or national origin constitute a bona fide
				  occupational qualification under section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights
				  Act of 1964, as amended. Reasonable accommodation shall be provided for
				  qualified handicapped student employees.
(1) Each written agreement for the referral
				or assignment of students to an employer shall contain an assurance from the
				employer that students shall be accepted and assigned to jobs, and otherwise
				treated, without regard to race, sex, national origin, marital status or
				handicap.
(2) Assistance in making
				employment available to students shall only be given to agencies, organizations
				or persons who do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin,
				marital status or handicap. Any requests by prospective employers which have
				the effect of excluding students of a particular race, sex, national origin,
				marital status or handicap shall not be honored. This does not preclude
				prospective employers from specifying necessary job skills.
(3) No agreement for the provision or support
				of apprentice training for students shall be entered with sponsors that
				discriminate against its members, or applicants for membership, on the basis of
				race, sex, national origin, marital status or handicap. Each written agreement
				with a sponsor providing for apprentice training shall contain an assurance
				from the sponsor that it does not engage in such discrimination against its
				membership, or applicants for membership, and that apprentice training shall be
				offered and conducted in a manner free from such discrimination.
(4) Students seeking to participate in any
				student employment opportunity including, but not limited to, cooperative
				education, work study, teaching assistant or aide, research assistant or aide,
				library or laboratory assistant or aide, trainer, tutor, interpreter, service
				worker, and student assistant, shall not be discriminated against by employers,
				prospective employers, instructors or staff on the basis of race, sex, national
				origin, marital status or handicap in recruitment, hiring, placement,
				assignment to work duties, hours of employment, levels of responsibility or
				pay.
Rulemaking Authority
					 1000.05(5),
					 1001.02(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 1001.02(1),
					 1004.65
					 FS.
New 3-11-85, Formerly
					 6A-19.07.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-19 - EDUCATIONAL EQUITY › Section 6A-19.008 - Educational and Work Environment

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
It is the policy of the State of Florida, and institutions
				  have an affirmative duty, to create an educational and work environment free of
				  harassment on the basis of race, sex, national origin or handicap. An
				  institution is responsible for all acts of harassment regardless whether the
				  institution knew or should have known of the acts if the harassment is
				  committed by a person in a position of authority. If, however, the harassment
				  is between fellow employees, fellow students or by nonemployees, an institution
				  is only responsible if it knew or should have known of the harassment and
				  failed to take corrective action. Harassment includes:
(1) Any slurs, innuendos or other verbal or
				physical conduct reflecting on an individual's race, ethnic background, gender
				or handicapping condition which has the purpose or effect of creating an
				intimidating, hostile or offensive educational or work environment; has the
				purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the individual's work or
				school performance or participation; or otherwise adversely affects an
				individual's employment or educational opportunities.
(2) The denial of or the provision of aid,
				benefits, grades, rewards, employment, faculty assistance, services, or
				treatment on the basis of sexual advances or requests for sexual
				favors.
(3) Sexual advances,
				requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
				nature when submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly
				a term or condition of an individual's employment or educational career;
				submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for educational
				or employment decisions affecting the individual; or such conduct has the
				purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or
				educational performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive
				working or educational environment.
Rulemaking Authority
					 1000.05(5),
					 1001.02(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 1000.05(2),
					 1001.02(1),
					 1004.65(2)
					 FS.
New 3-11-85, Formerly
					 6A-19.08.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-19 - EDUCATIONAL EQUITY › Section 6A-19.009 - Personnel

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Equal employment opportunities shall be provided to all
				  applicants and employees without regard to race, sex, national origin, marital
				  status or handicap.
(1) Policies and
				Practices. Policies, practices and collective bargaining agreements shall not
				discriminate against an employee, or applicant for employment, on the basis of
				race, sex, national origin, marital status or handicap. Each governing board
				shall provide that the cost of providing reasonable accommodation be borne by
				the governing board, or in the case of state universities by the individual
				university, rather than by internal subsidiary budgeting units.
(a) Salary policies, employee classification,
				assignments and other practices shall not discriminate on the basis of race,
				sex, national origin, marital status or handicap.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.002 - Postsecondary Educational Institution Administrative Responsibilities for State Student Aid and Tuition Assistance Programs

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
These responsibilities apply to all Rules
				  6A-20.001 through 6A-20.100,
				  F.A.C.
(1) Institutions enrolling
				students who receive state financial aid and state tuition assistance funds
				shall:
(a) Develop written procedures for
				institutional administration of state aid programs;
(b) Provide adequate staff to administer
				state student aid program funds in an effective, efficient, and accountable
				manner;
(c) Provide the
				coordination of institutional, state, federal student aid, and state tuition
				assistance awards to students;
(d)
				Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable student records documenting the
				institution's administration of state student aid and state tuition assistance
				funds;
(e) Retain required records
				for five (5) years or until audited and any audit exceptions are
				resolved;
(f) Verify and certify
				student enrollment and eligibility, determination of total educational cost,
				and calculate financial need;
(g)
				Disburse state aid and state tuition assistance funds to eligible
				students;
(h) Secure and maintain
				student acknowledgment of receipt of funds;
(i) Complete and return to the department in
				the format and by the date established by the department all reports for the
				administration of state funds and state tuition assistance;
(j) Complete and return institutional
				applications for state aid funds in the format and by the date established by
				the department; and,
(k) Refund to
				the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Department of Education, any funds
				for students who fail to meet eligibility criteria. Refunds are to be made
				within sixty (60) days of the end of the regular registration period or within
				sixty (60) days of the date the student's ineligibility is determined,
				whichever is earlier. The amount of refund due the department shall be:
1. An amount equal to one hundred (100)
				percent of any state aid and state tuition assistance funds disbursed by the
				institution to ineligible students; or
2. An amount equal to one hundred (100)
				percent of any state aid received and state tuition assistance funds by the
				institution but not disbursed to students; or
3. An amount of state funds, excluding loans,
				disbursed to eligible students who subsequently withdraw which is consistent
				with the percentage of refund as defined by the institution's refund
				policy.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.0021 - Program Compliance Audits of State Student Financial Aid and the State Tuition Assistance Grant Programs

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Commissioner shall require the performance of a program
				  compliance audit (also called examination) on a biennial basis for each state
				  student financial aid and state tuition assistance grant program administered
				  by a private independent college, university, or school (hereafter called
				  institution) in accordance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education
				  Administrative Rules. The purpose of such audits shall be to determine whether
				  the institution has administered the state student financial aid and state
				  tuition assistance grant programs in substantial compliance with applicable
				  statutes and rules. This rule shall be effective for audits beginning with the
				  2007-08 school year.
(1) Designation
				of auditors. It shall be the responsibility of the institution receiving state
				student financial aid and state tuition assistance grant programs to secure an
				audit from an independent certified public accounting (CPA) firm at the
				institution's expense. The CPA firm shall agree to:
(a) Conduct the audits in accordance with the
				instructions of the Department's Office of Student Financial
				Assistance.
(b) Provide two (2) or
				more audit report copies and management letters to the Department.
(c) Allow the state officials or
				representatives access to review the audit workpapers.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.003 - Florida Residency as a Requirement for the Receipt of State Student Aid

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Students attending Florida postsecondary
				educational institutions shall show proof of Florida residency for purposes of
				establishing their eligibility to receive funds from state student financial
				assistance programs which specify minimum residency requirements. Such
				residency shall be determined in a manner consistent with the provisions of
				Section 1009.21, F.S., and Rule
				6A-10.044, F.A.C., and this
				rule.
(2) Students shall have
				established and maintained residency for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive
				months immediately preceding the first day of classes for the first term of the
				academic year for which state aid is requested.
(3) Students who claim Florida residency
				shall sign a statement attesting to the fact that they have been a bona fide
				resident for purposes other than education for the required time as specified
				in subsection 6A-20.003(2),
				F.A.C. The statement shall be a part of the application for state student aid
				programs. Institutions shall be responsible for determining the students'
				residency status.
(4) Individuals
				exempted from Florida residency requirements in Section
				1009.21, F.S., shall be exempt
				for the purposes of state student financial assistance.
(5) Verification of Florida residency shall
				be the responsibility of the postsecondary institution.
Rulemaking Authority
					 1001.02(1),
					 1009.93(4) FS.
					 Law Implemented 1001.02,
					 1009.40,
					 1009.93
					 FS.
New 12-9-86, Amended 2-18-93,
					 9-22-08.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.004 - Academic Progress as a Requirement for the Receipt of State Student Aid (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 229.053(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 229.053,
					 240.404
					 FS.
New 12-9-86, Amended 2-18-93, Repealed
					 3-20-96.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.005 - Participation in the College-Level Communication and Computation Skills Testing Program as a Requirement for State Student Financial Aid Awards (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 229.053(1),
					 240.404(2),
					 240.424(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 229.053(2)(d), 240.404(1)(a)2., (3),
					 240.409(2)(a),
					 240.437(2)(f)
					 FS.
New 4-10-85, Formerly 6A-7.17, 6A-7.017, Amended 12-9-86,
					 4-13-88, 12-18-90, Repealed
					 12-22-97.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.006 - Selective Service Registration as a Requirement for the Receipt of State Student Air (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 229.053(1),
					 240.404(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 240.4045
					 FS.
New 12-16-86, Amended 12-18-90, 3-24-92, 2-18-93, Repealed
					 12-22-97.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.0071 - Florida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student Assistance Grant

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) General Eligibility Requirements. To
				receive aid, a student shall meet the provisions of Sections
				1009.21,
				1009.40, and
				1009.505, Florida Statutes
				(F.S.), and Rules 6A-20.001,
				6A-20.003, and
				6A-20.0371, F.A.C., and:
(a) Be enrolled at a Florida College System
				institution as set forth in Section
				1000.21(3),
				F.S., or a career center operated by a school district as set forth in Section
				1001.44, F.S., in a certificate
				program as defined in Section
				1009.505(2)(c),
				F.S.;
(b) Be enrolled full-time,
				three-quarter-time, or half-time, as defined in Rule
				6A-20.001, F.A.C., at the end of
				the drop-add period for each academic term in which the award is received, with
				award amounts commensurate with the level of enrollment;
(c) Be a United States citizen, permanent
				resident, or eligible noncitizen pursuant to regulations established by the
				U.S. Congress or the U.S. Department of Education for the receipt of federal
				student financial assistance;
(d)
				Meet the measurable progress standards of the institution;
(e) Have applied for a Pell Grant and not owe
				a repayment of a grant under the Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational
				Opportunity Grant, or any state grant or scholarship program, unless
				satisfactory arrangements to repay the grant have been made; and
(f) Not be in default on any state loan
				program or any federal Title IV loan program, unless satisfactory arrangements
				to repay the loan have been made.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.008 - Florida Undergraduate Scholars' Fund (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 229.053(1),
					 240.404(6),
					 240.4042(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 240.1201,
					 240.402,
					 240.404,
					 240.4042,
					 240.4045
					 FS.
New 9-23-81, Amended 9-2-82, 3-23-83, Formerly 6A-7.291,
					 6A-7.0291, Amended 12-9-86, 1-11-88, 4-3-90, 7-1-93, 2-15-95, 3-20-96, Repealed
					 12-22-97.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.009 - State Student Assistance Grant Fund (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 229.053(1),
					 240.409(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 240.404,
					 240.409
					 FS.
New 8-19-72, Amended 10-20-73, 11-17-73, 12-5-74, 10-7-75,
					 8-2-79, 8-25-82, 11-5-85, Formerly 6A-7.293, 6A-7.0393, Amended 12-25-86,
					 Repealed 3-24-92.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.010 - Critical Teacher Shortage Scholarship Loan Program (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 229.053(1),
					 240.4062(1),
					 240.465(7) FS.
					 Law Implemented 240.404,
					 240.4045,
					 240.4062,
					 240.465
					 FS.
New 5-24-84, Formerly 6A-7.161, 6A-7.0161, Amended
					 12-25-86, 1-11-88, 3-22-89, 4-19-90, 10-6-92, 2-15-95, Repealed
					 12-22-97.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.011 - "Chappie" James Most Promising Teacher Scholarship Loan Program (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 229.053(1),
					 240.4068(9),
					 240.465(7) FS.
					 Law Implemented 240.404,
					 240.4042,
					 240.4045,
					 240.4068,
					 240.465
					 FS.
New 6-1-86, Amended 12-31-86, 1-11-88, 3-22-89, 4-19-90,
					 3-24-92, 10-6-92, 10-18-94, 2-15-95, Repealed
					 12-22-97.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.012 - Critical Teacher Shortage Tuition Reimbursement Program (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 1009.58(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 1009.58
					 FS.
New 5-24-84, Formerly 6A-7.163, 6A-7.0163, Amended
					 12-25-86, 3-22-89, 3-6-94, 10-15-02, 9-22-08, Repealed by Chapter 2011-37, Laws
					 of Florida, 5-5-11.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.013 - Critical Teacher Shortage Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 1001.02(1),
					 1009.59(4) FS.
					 Law Implemented 1009.59
					 FS.
New 5-24-84, Formerly 6A-7.162, 6A-7.0162, Amended
					 12-25-86, 3-22-89, 5-16-90, 2-15-95, 10-15-02, 9-22-08, Repealed by Chapter
					 2011-37, Laws of Florida, 5-5-11.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.0131 - Critical Teacher Shortages

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) On or
				before January 31 of each year, the Commissioner shall recommend to the State
				Board for approval the specific teaching areas and high priority locations in
				which critical teacher shortages are projected for the public schools during
				the year following the academic year in which approval is made.
(2) In accordance with procedures approved by
				the Commissioner, a list of critical teacher shortage areas shall be prepared
				based on consideration of current supply and demand information, vacancy
				information in each teaching discipline, and emerging educational requirements.
				In addition, data related to Florida public school instructional personnel
				shall include but not be limited to:
(a) The
				number and percentage of positions in each discipline filled by teachers not
				certified in the appropriate field;
(b) The annual supply of graduates of state
				approved Florida teacher education programs for each discipline; and,
(c) Critical teacher shortage
				areas which may be identified pursuant to rules adopted by district school
				boards. Such areas shall be identified based on consideration of at least the
				information specified in paragraphs (2)(a) and (b) of this rule and shall be
				submitted to the Department no later than June 1 of each
				year.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.014 - Florida Graduate Scholars' Fund (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 229.053(1),
					 240.4025(6) FS.
					 Law Implemented 240.4025,
					 240.404,
					 240.4045
					 FS.
New 6-1-86, Amended 12-28-86, 5-16-90, Repealed
					 12-22-97.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.015 - Masters' Fellowship Loan Program for Teachers (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 229.053(1),
					 240.4066(8),
					 240.465(7) FS.
					 Law Implemented 240.4045,
					 240.4066,
					 240.465
					 FS.
New 6-1-86, Amended 12-28-86, 3-22-89, 4-19-90, 3-24-92,
					 10-6-92, 2-21-95, Repealed
					 12-22-97.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.016 - College Career Work Experience Program (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 120.55(1)(a)4.,
					 229.053(1),
					 240.603 FS. Law Implemented
					 240.404,
					 240.4042,
					 240.4045,
					 240.60,
					 240.601,
					 240.602,
					 240.603
					 FS.
New 9-2-82, Amended 4-5-83, Formerly 6A-7.293, 6A-7.0293,
					 Amended 12-28-86, 3-24-92, 7-1-93, Repealed
					 11-15-93.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.017 - Public School Work Experience Program (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 120.55(1)(a)4.,
					 229.053(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 240.404,
					 240.4042,
					 240.4045,
					 240.604
					 FS.
New 12-28-86, Amended 2-16-88, 3-24-92, 7-1-93, Repealed
					 11-15-93.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.018 - Ex-Confederate Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Endowment Trust Fund (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 229.053(1),
					 240.403 FS. Law Implemented
					 240.403,
					 240.404,
					 240.4045
					 FS.
New 12-28-86, Amended 5-16-90, Repealed
					 2-18-93.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.020 - Seminole and Miccosukee Indian Scholarships (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 229.053(1),
					 240.413(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 240.404,
					 240.413
					 FS.
New 10-15-80, Amended 3-23-83, Formerly 6A-7.292,
					 6A-7.0292, Amended 12-25-86, 12-18-90, 3-15-94, 10-15-02, Repealed by Chapter
					 2014-39, Laws of Florida, 5-12-14.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.021 - Medical Education Loan Reimbursement Program (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 120.55(1)(a)4.,
					 229.053(1),
					 240.4067(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 240.4067
					 FS.
New 12-28-86, Repealed
					 3-20-96.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.022 - Challenger Astronauts Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship Program (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 240.408(8) FS.
					 Law Implemented 240.404,
					 240.4042,
					 240.4045,
					 240.408
					 FS.
New 12-28-86, Amended 1-11-88, 4-3-90, 3-24-92, 10-18-94,
					 Repealed 12-22-97.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.023 - Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) General eligibility criteria. To receive
				aid, a student shall meet the provisions of Sections
				1009.40,
				1009.42, and
				1009.72, F.S., and Rules
				6A-20.001, 6A-20.003 and
				6A-20.0371, F.A.C., and:
(a) Be a Hispanic-American or a person of
				Spanish culture who was born in, or whose natural parent was born in, either
				Mexico, or a Hispanic country of the Caribbean, Central America or South
				America, regardless of race.
(b)
				Complete and submit annually, a need analysis form known as the Free
				Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA, July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017, and
				incorporated herein by reference, in time to be processed error-free by May 15.
				The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-06466
)
				form is available at
www.fafsa.gov
.
(c) Have been a bona fide Florida resident
				for twelve (12) months prior to the first day of classes for the fall term of
				the academic year for which funds are being requested pursuant to Section
				1009.21, F.S., and Rule
				6A-20.003, F.A.C.
(d) Be a United States citizen or permanent
				resident pursuant to regulations established by the U.S. Congress or the U.S.
				Department of Education for the receipt of federal financial
				assistance.
(e) Be enrolled in a
				degree program in a state university or Florida college authorized by Florida
				law, or any Florida, university or college which is accredited by an
				association whose standards are comparable to the minimum standards required to
				operate a postsecondary institution at that level in Florida.
(f) Be enrolled for a minimum of twelve (12)
				credits for undergraduate study, or nine (9) credits for graduate study, at the
				end of the regular registration period inclusive of the drop-add period for
				each academic term in which aid is received.
(g) Demonstrate sufficient financial need to
				receive a full two thousand (2, 000) dollar scholarship. Student financial need
				is the student's cost of education less the family contribution as determined
				by the need analysis service.
(h)
				Not owe a repayment of a state or federal student grant or scholarship unless
				satisfactory repayment arrangements have been made.
(i) Not be in default on a state or federal
				student loan unless satisfactory repayment arrangements have been
				made.
Florida Administrative Code › 6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › 6A - State Board of Education › Chapter 6A-20 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE › Section 6A-20.024 - Collection and Settlement of Delinquent State Loan Accounts

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Commissioner shall exercise every reasonable effort to
				  collect all amounts due on student loan agreements. When such effort has not
				  resulted in the collection of a loan and it is determined that an account is
				  severely delinquent, the Commissioner is authorized to implement the following
				  procedures:
(1) For those accounts
				determined to be severely delinquent, the Commissioner is authorized to
				contract for commercial collection services to assist in collecting the amount
				due. The terms of the contract shall include a detailed description of all
				obligations and procedures of both parties.
(a) To be classified as severely delinquent,
				an account must have a minimum of four (4) payments past due.
(b) Accounts assigned to a commercial
				collection agency shall be assigned and settled in the following manner:
1. Interest shall continue to
				accrue.
2. The principal balance,
				plus accrued interest to date of assignment, shall be the amount
				assigned.
3. The account shall be
				considered paid in full when the borrower pays the collection agency the
				assigned amount plus accrued interest.
4. The Commissioner or designee shall provide
				the collection agency all appropriate information from Department files about
				the account.
(c) The
				collection agency shall return to the Commissioner without charge or claim to
				any future commission any assigned account for which:
1. The borrower has proven that the account
				was entitled to deferment or cancellation provisions during the period of
				delinquency for which the account was assigned.
2. Notice of the death of the borrower has
				been received.
3. Notice of
				bankruptcy of the borrower has been received.
4. Notice of the total and permanent
				disability of the borrower has been received.
5. The collection agency has been unable to
				contact the borrower for a period of six (6) months.
(d) The collection agency shall maintain
				complete and accurate records of assigned accounts and shall provide the
				Commissioner or designee with monthly reports on the status of each assigned
				account.
(e) The collection agency
				shall provide services pursuant to a written contract; provided, however, that
				no contract shall provide for and no agency shall be paid a commission in
				excess of thirty-five (35) percent of the amount collected on an assigned
				account.