The rule facilitates the statewide articulation of industry certifications pursuant to sections 1007.23 and 1008.44, F.S., which require the Articulation Coordinating Committee to recommend articulation agreements to the State Board of Education that provide for the articulation of postsecondary credit toward related degrees for earned industry certifications. The rule also outlines policies related to the development and maintenance of articulation agreements. The agreements created within the rule provide opportunities for Florida’s secondary and postsecondary students to accelerate their degree completion and save money through earning postsecondary credit for attained industry certifications.