September 5, 2023 – 2:30 -p.m. - 3:30 p.m. – Rules Committee Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss changes for private postsecondary .... DATE and TIME: September 5, 2023 – 2:30 -p.m. - 3:30 p.m. .... This ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Commission for Independent Education

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

6E-1.003Definition of Terms

6E-1.0032Fair Consumer Practices

The Commission for Independent Education announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: September 5, 2023, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. – Rules Committee Meeting, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Commission Meeting.

PLACE: Microsoft Teams Webinar:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/da15c560-ff56-4919-83de-71ad4a9623b9@63bf107b-cb6f-4173-8c1c-1406bb5cb794

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Rules Committee Meeting, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss changes for private postsecondary institutions licensed by the Commission for Independent Education and institutions not under the jurisdiction or purview of the Commission, as identified in s. 1005.06 (1)(b)-(f), Florida Statutes, as a result of legislative changes found in HB1537 (Ch.2023-39, Sections 10-14, Laws of Florida) and HB1521 (Ch.2023-106, Laws of Florida).

1.                 6E-2.004, F.A.C. – STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR LICENSURE
2.                 6E-1.003, F.A.C – DEFINITION OF TERMS
3.                 6E-1.0032, F.A.C. – FAIR CONSUMER PRACTICES
4.                 6E-4.001, F.A.C. – FEES AND EXPENSES
5. 6E-7.001, F.A.C. – DESIGNATION OF RESTROOMS & CHANGING FACILITIES IN PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES.

Commission Meeting. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. To consider the adoption of draft rule language to be presented to the State Board of Education for final approval.

To review, comment, and vote on the draft rule language for:

1.                 6E-2.004, F.A.C. – STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR LICENSURE
2.                 6E-1.003, F.A.C – DEFINITION OF TERMS
3.                 6E-1.0032, F.A.C. – FAIR CONSUMER PRACTICES
4.                 6E-4.001, F.A.C. – FEES AND EXPENSES
5. 6E-7.001, F.A.C. – DESIGNATION OF RESTROOMS & CHANGING FACILITIES IN PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES.

A copy of the draft rules can be found here: https://fldoe.sharefile.com/d-s3ba42382e68648719fe553b5ccc1fdd7

Public Comment: The Commission is committed to promoting transparency and public input during its public meetings. Speakers are requested to submit a written comment by emailing Executive Director, Tiffany Hurst, at [e-mail] one (1) business day before the meeting and to indicate whether they represent a group or faction. The Commission will hear public comment only regarding issues on the agenda. Individuals and representatives of groups will generally be allotted three minutes, but the time may be extended or shortened at the discretion of the Chair. The Chair may impose a cumulative time limit for all public comment on any agenda item.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Commission Office at Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 or by calling [phone].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Commission Office at Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 or by calling [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.

For more information, you may contact: Commission Office at Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 or by calling 850-245-3200.