The proposed amendment requires FDVA’s Bureau of State Approving Agency to suspend for 60 days an educational institution from participation in GI Bill educational programs, for noncompliance with Federal standards. At the end of the 60 day period, ...

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Division of Veterans’ Benefits and Assistance

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
55A-5.008: Supervisory Inspection Review
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed amendment requires FDVA’s Bureau of State Approving Agency to suspend for 60 days an educational institution from participation in GI Bill educational programs, for noncompliance with Federal standards. At the end of the 60 day period, if FDVA finds that the institution has conformed its programs to the standards then it shall lift the suspension.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The current rule gives FDVA the discretion to impose the penalty of suspension on an educational institution for noncompliance. The current rule also gives FDVA the discretion to lift the suspension after proof of compliance within 60 days.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 292.05(3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 295.124 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ron Lynn, [phone]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.