Currently, Rule 6A-14.0303 outlines the general education core course options for students completing an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree at a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution. ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-14.0303General Education Core Course Options

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Currently, Rule 6A-14.0303 outlines the general education core course options for students completing an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree at a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution. The general education subject areas include Communication, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. This proposed amendment will modify this rule to include students earning a technical education degree, defined in s. 1004.02(13) as an associate in science (AS) or associate in applied science (AAS) degree program. The effect of this amendment is to align the rule with the new requirement, which specifies students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total).

SUMMARY: Includes AA and AAS degrees into the General Education Core Course requirements.

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: Institutions are currently required to offer all courses established in the existing rule. Necessary changes to degree requirement will not have a significant fiscal impact on the postsecondary institutions. No legislative ratification will be required.

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), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1007.25(3), F.S.

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

DATE AND TIME: October 20, 2021, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Caribe Royale Orlando, 8101 World Center Dr., Sierra Ballroom A & B, Orlando, FL 32821.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Elizabeth Moya, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Articulation & Career Education Policy, [e-mail], [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

6A-14.0303 General Education Core Course Options.

(1) Prior to the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree, first-time-in-college students entering a Florida College System institution in the Fall Term, 2015, and thereafter must complete at least one (1) course from each of the general education subject areas listed in this section. Beginning in the 2022-23 academic year and thereafter, students entering associate in science or associate in applied science degree programs must complete at least one (1) course from each of the general education subject areas listed in this section prior to the awarding of their degree.

(a) through (f) No change.

(2) through (4) No change.

(5) The remaining courses and credits, in addition to the core course options, to fulfill the total 36-hour general education requirement for associate in arts and baccalaureate degrees are at the discretion of the Florida College System institution.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), (2)(n), (6)(d)3., 1007.25(3) FS. Law Implemented 1007.25(3) FS. History‒New 5-18-14,

 

 

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Elizabeth Moya, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Articulation & Career Education Policy.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Richard Corcoran, Commissioner, Department of Education.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 25, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 7, 2021