permanent waiver of subsection 11B-35.0011 by Mike Simmons. Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule that states: (1) Basic Abilities Test. To comply with Section 943.17(1)(g), F.S., applicants who apply for entry ....
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
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11B-35.0011Basic Abilities Test Requirements for Applicant Admission into a Law Enforcement and Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 16, 2024, the Department of Law Enforcement, received a petition for permanent waiver of subsection 11B-35.0011 by Mike Simmons. Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule that states: (1) Basic Abilities Test. To comply with Section 943.17(1)(g), F.S., applicants who apply for entry into a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program after January 1, 2002, shall obtain a passing score on a Commission-approved Basic Abilities Test (BAT) for the law enforcement or correctional disciplines, prior to entering a program. However, a person is not required to take the BAT before entering a law enforcement officer Basic Recruit Training Program if he or she is a veteran as defined in Section 1.01 (14), F.S., or holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university if applying on or after July 1, 2022. The BAT shall be administered in the State of Florida.
A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Agency Clerk, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, P.O. Box 1489 Tallahassee, FL, 32302 or by telephone at (850)410-7676.
