The new rule will implement HB 1521 which was passed during the 2023 legislative session and created section 553.865, Florida Statutes, prohibiting persons from willfully entering a restroom or changing area of the opposite ....

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Comments Open:: 7/28/2023
Summary:: Establishes disciplinary actions for Florida College System institution students and instructional and administrative personnel who violate the new provisions and provides requirements and format for reporting compliance by each institution.
Purpose:: The new rule will implement HB 1521 which was passed during the 2023 legislative session and created section 553.865, Florida Statutes, prohibiting persons from willfully entering a restroom or changing area of the opposite sex, except in certain specified circumstances. The rule will address compliance reporting by Florida College System institutions and disciplinary actions for students and certain institution employees.
Rulemaking Authority:: 553.865(16), 1000.05(6)(a), 1001.02(1), (2)(n), F.S.
Law:: 553.865, 1000.05(3), F.S.
Related Rules: (1): 6A-14.00612. Designation of Restrooms and Changing Facilities in Postsecondary Institution Facilities