Amending rule language to reference enrollment terminology as defined in rule 6A-20.001, F.A.C. Definitions of full-time, part-time, and three-quarter-time will no longer be defined in rule 6A-20.031, F.A.C., but instead, ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-20.031Florida Public Student Assistance Grant

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Amending rule language to reference enrollment terminology as defined in rule 6A-20.001, F.A.C. Definitions of full-time, part-time, and three-quarter-time will no longer be defined in rule 6A-20.031, F.A.C., but instead, will rely upon the reference to the definitions set forth in rule 6A-20.001, F.A.C.

SUMMARY: General eligibility requirements for the Florida Public Student Assistance Grant will be clarified.

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: Based upon the nature of the changes, this proposed rule is not expected to have any adverse impact on economic growth, business competitiveness or any other factors listed in s. 120.541(2)(a), F.S., and will not require legislative ratification. No increase in regulatory costs are anticipated as a result of this rule change.

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: 1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1009.50(5), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1009.40, 1009.50, F.S.

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

DATE AND TIME: January 18, 2023, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Nassau County School Board Office, 1201 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Parker Campbell, Director, State Scholarships and Grants, Florida Department of Education, Suite 1344, Turlington Building, 850-410-5185.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-20.031 Florida Public Student Assistance Grant.

(1) General Eligibility Requirements. To receive aid, a student shall meet the provisions of Sections 1009.21, 1009.40, and 1009.50, F.S., and Rules 6A-20.001, 6A-20.003, and 6A-20.0371, F.A.C., and:

(a) No change.

(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; for a minimum of twelve (12) credits for a full-time award,  nine (9) credit hours for a three-quarter time award, or six (6) credit hours for a half-time award at the end of the drop-add period for each academic term in which the award is received.

(c) through (f) No change.

(2) through (7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1009.50(5)(6) FS. Law Implemented 1009.40, 1009.42, 1009.50 FS. History–New 12-18-90, Amended 3-24-92, 10-18-94, 10-15-02,

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Parker Campbell, Director, State Scholarships and Grants.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Manny Diaz Jr., Commissioner, Department of Education.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 08, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 2, 2022