The purpose and effect of this amendment is to incorporate the Florida Residency Declaration, Form FRD-1; to specify federal immigration statuses that qualify for legal residency for tuition purposes; to revise references to the “Florida GED” to the State of Florida High School Diploma authorized under Rule 6A-6.0201, F.A.C.; to clarify that reclassification of residency status may occur if a student or, if the student is a dependent, the parent, has maintained legal residence in Florida for at least twelve consecutive months immediately prior to the first day of classes for the term for which reclassification is sought, except as otherwise provided in section 1009.21, F.S.; to acknowledge that a dependent student who is a U.S. citizen may not be denied classification as a resident for tuition purposes based solely upon the immigration status of the parent, in accordance with section 1009.21(2)(d), F.S.; and to revise the rule as necessary to align with section 1009.21, F.S.