6A-23.002, this proposed change updates the definition for the apprenticeship agreement and for journeyworker. The definition of ‘journeyworker’ is being updated per statutory changes to s. 446.021, F.S. due to HB 917 (2024). ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

6A-23.002Definitions

6A-23.003Eligibility and Procedure for Apprenticeship Program Registration

6A-23.004Standards of Apprenticeship

6A-23.009Reinstatement of Program Registration

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: 6A-23.002, this proposed change updates the definition for the apprenticeship agreement and for journeyworker. The definition of ‘journeyworker’ is being updated per statutory changes to s. 446.021, F.S. due to HB 917 (2024). Additional changes may also be considered. 6A-23.003: The proposed change includes updated language regarding the types of program sponsors permitted, per 446.071, F.S., which was updated in the 2023 Legislative Session due to SB 240 (2023). Additional changes regarding eligibility and registration of programs may also be considered. 6A-23.004: The proposed change will update the required ratio for construction occupations and outline the process for setting ratios for non-construction occupations. Additional changes to apprenticeship standards may be considered. 6A-23.009: The proposed change updates the contact information for the Department. Additional changes may also be considered.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Job Training

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 446.032(1), 446.041(13), 1002.02(1), (2)(n), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 446.021, 446.032, 446.041, 446.051, 446.052, 446.071, 446.075, 446.092, F.S.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: September 9, 2024, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1913402461749925210

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ashley Yopp, Associate Vice Chancellor, Division of Career and Adult Education, [e-mail], 325 east Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, Office: [phone]. To comment on this rule development please go to https://web02.fldoe.org/rules or contact: Chris Emerson, Director, Office of Executive Management, email [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS: Available at https://web02.fldoe.org/rules.