The purpose is to repeal Rule 6A-6.055, F.A.C. The effect is to remove a rule from the Florida Administrative Code because parts of the rule are duplicative of other rules and one paragraph is no longer supported by statutory authority.

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-6.055Definitions of Terms Used in Vocational Education and Adult Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose is to repeal Rule 6A-6.055, F.A.C. The effect is to remove a rule from the Florida Administrative Code because parts of the rule are duplicative of other rules and one paragraph is no longer supported by statutory authority.

SUMMARY: This rule was enacted in 1970 and was last amended in 1999. The definitions adopted in this rule are not current and all relevant definitions required under section 1001.03(12), Florida Statutes, are included in Rule 6A-10.033, Postsecondary Instructional Units and Rule 6A-14.030, Instruction and Awards in Community Colleges. Student membership is defined in other State Board of Education rules (FTE reporting instructions are adopted annually in Rule 6A-1.0451). In addition, statutory authority does not exist for the limitation of the maximum funding hours of cooperative education.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The definitions adopted in this rule are not current and all relevant definitions required under section 1001.03(12), Florida Statutes, are included in other rules. Student membership is defined in other State Board of Education rules (FTE reporting instructions are adopted annually in Rule 6A-1.0451). In addition, statutory authority does not exist for the limitation of the maximum funding hours of cooperative education.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.03(12) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1000.04(1), (2) FS.

A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: December 4, 2015, 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: Conference call (The call in information will be posted on the Department’s website no later than 14 days prior to the meeting at http://www.fldoe.org/policy/state-board-of-edu/meetings/).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Tara Goodman, Division of Career and Adult Education, 325 West Gaines Street, #744, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, [phone], FAX: [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-6.055 Definitions of Terms Used in Vocational Education and Adult Programs.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.03(12) FS. Law Implemented 229.551(1)(g), 233.068, 239.205, 1000.04(1), (2) FS. History–New 8-9-68, Amended 4-11-70, 9-17-72, 4-19-74, Repromulgated 12-5-74, Amended 5-25-82, Formerly 6A-6.55, Amended 7-20-89, 9-28-99, Repealed__.

 

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Rod Duckworth, Chancellor, Career and Adult Education

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Pam Stewart, Commissioner, Department of Education

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 29, 2015