Purpose
Currently, Rule 6A-20.045, F.A.C., outlines the requirements relating to the Open Door Grant Program, which was created by House Bill 1507 (2021) and went into effect on July 1, 2021. This proposed amendment will modify this rule to conform to changes made through Senate Bill 2524 (2022), including: 1) extending eligibility to school districts without a career center that offer eligible integrated education and training programs, 2) eliminating the requirement that students complete a Federal Application for Federal State Aid (FAFSA), and 3) allowing institutions to cover the student portion of the cost of the program based on student need. Other technical changes will be made to provide clarity on eligibility criteria and revise reporting requirements.