Purpose


The purpose of amending Rules 12D-17.002, 17.003, 17.004, and 17.006, F.A.C., is to allow taxing authorities to electronically publish Budget Summary, Notice of Proposed Tax Increase, Budget Hearing, Notice of Tax for School Capital Outlay, and Amended Notice of Tax for School Capital Outlay advertisements. When in effect the rules will allow for online publication of notices as provided in Chapter 50 and section 200.065, F.S. Rule 12D-7.004(2)(b) removes the requirement for school districts to submit a copy of Department of Education (DOE) Forms ESE-139 and ESE-524A. The Department requires taxing authorities to provide an ordinance or resolution to show the order of adoption of the budget and millage which replaces DOE Form ESE-139. The DOE Form ESE-524A was repealed and the Department uses information captured in the DOE Form ESE-524.