To make conforming changes related to SB 240’s (2023) amendments to section 1011.802, Florida Statute, Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program.

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-20.046Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To make conforming changes related to SB 240’s (2023) amendments to section 1011.802, Florida Statute, Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program.

SUMMARY: Registered Apprenticeship and Preapprenticeship.

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: The proposed rule amendment is not expected to have any adverse impact on economic growth or business competitiveness, or increase regulatory cost or any other factor in S. 120.541(2), F.S. This is based upon the nature of the changes which expands grant opportunities.

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) 1011.802, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1011.802, F.S.

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

DATE AND TIME: August 23, 2023, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Collier County School Board Office 5775 Osceola Trail Naples, FL 34109

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Kathleen Taylor, Bureau Chief, Department of Education, [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-20.046 Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program.

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to set forth the requirements for the notice of the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program and the reporting required by the Department on the grant.

(2) No change.

(3) In order to be eligible for a grant, proposals to create, expand or operate apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs must include the following:

(a) A narrative describing the need for the apprenticeship or preapprenticeship program, its design, the geographic area to be served, anticipated  enrollment by occupation for three (3) years, and plans for recruiting, selecting and retaining persons in the program;

(b) The amount of funds requested; A sample apprenticeship or preapprenticeship agreement, as set forth in Rule 6A-23.005 or 6A-23.010, F.A.C.;

(c) No change. 

(d) For registered programs seeking to expand, a certificate of registration awarded under Rule 6A-23.003 or 6A-23.010, F.A.C. or for proposed new programs, a training plan for the program that meets the requirements for registration under Rule 6A-23.003, 6A-23.004, 6A-23.005 or 6A-23.010, F.A.C.

(4) Grants will be awarded based upon the criteria established in Section 1011.802(2)(3)(a) and (b), F.S., and subsection (3) of this rule. Should an annual appropriation be insufficient to fund all proposals that meet the grant requirements, at least one grant will be awarded in each of the apprenticeship regions. Proposals to fund critical statewide or regional shortages as set forth in Section 1011.802(2)(a), F.S., will be prioritized for an award.

(5) Reporting Under the Grant. Annually, by December 31st, the Department will publish a report at www.fldoe.org/pathwaysgrant detailing the information set forth in Section 1011.802(5)(4), F.S.

(a) through (b) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1011.802 FS. Law Implemented 1011.802 FS. History‒New 5-3-22 Amended             .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Kathleen Taylor, Bureau Chief, Department of Education.

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 19, 2023

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 9, 2023