Purpose


Change the above referenced rules in accordance with provisions in the Laws of Florida 2010-188 (SB 742). Changes include fee reduction in initial certification, renewal certification, inactive status, and reactivation. Fees to include a new application fee for determination of equivalency. Grandfather clause reduced to 3 years for eligibility, requirements of 2 years experience to be certified dropped, recertification hours reduced to 20 hours biannually. Initial certification hour increased from 208 hours to 232 hours to be eligible to sit for the State of Florida 911 public safety telecommunicator exam.