1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Financial Services
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- Department of Education
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- To implement new accountability provisions for private schools participating in a state scholarship program, pursuant to section 1002.421, F.S. The rule is consistent with section 1002.421, F.S.
SUMMARY: Update the Scholarship Compliance Form (IEPC SCF-1), update and revise the requirements and process for initial eligibility to participate in the program, update and revise the renewal requirements and process, implement deadlines for schools to apply to participate in the scholarship program, specify a formal complaint and inquiry process and incorporate the complainant Statement form (IEPC-CS1).
- Due of Comment: 7/10/2018
- The Hope Scholarship Program was established during the 2018 legislative session. The purpose and effect of this rule is to implement the Hope Scholarship Program, pursuant to section 1002.40, Florida Statutes.
- Due of Comment: 7/10/2018
- To conform to changes in House Bill 7069 (2017) and House Bill 7055 (2018), and revise the charter school eligibility criteria for capital outlay funds.
- Due of Comment: 7/10/2018
- To implement the Reading Scholarship Account program pursuant to section 1002.411, Florida Statutes.
- Due of Comment: 7/10/2018
- To remove language no longer addressed in corresponding statute. The rule is consistent with section 1002.39, Florida Statutes.
- Due of Comment: 7/10/2018
- To propose changes related to the Scholarship Funding Organization’s (SFO) administration of the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program. The rule is consistent with section 1002.395, F.S.
- Due of Comment: 7/10/2018
- To implement forms for charter technical career centers, including the Model Florida Charter Technical Career Center Application and Florida Charter Technical Career Center Evaluation Instrument, pursuant to s. 1002.34, F.S. The effect will be a rule that is aligned with Florida Statutes.
- Due of Comment: 7/10/2018
- To update Forms VSP-02 Virtual Instruction Program Application for Provider Approval, and VSP-02R Virtual Instruction Program Application for Provider Renewal. Having received stakeholder input, the applications will be revised by rephrasing and deleting questions and prompts for clarity.
- Due of Comment: 7/10/2018
- Department of Health
- Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
- Department of Education
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- On June 15, 2018, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting waiver of Rule 67-48.0072(21)(b) F.A.C. for SP Downs, LLC, granting an extension of the Firm Commitment Deadline from September 18, 2018 to January 5, 2019. Florida Housing determined that the Petitioner had demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial hardship if the waiver was not granted. The petition was filed on May 16, 2018 and notice of the receipt of petition was published on May 17, 2018 in Vol. 44, Number 97, F.A.R.
- On June 15, 2018, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting waiver of Rule 67-48.0072(21)(b) F.A.C. for West River Phase 1A, LP, granting an extension of the approved Credit Underwriting report deadline from July 5, 2018 to August 15, 2018. Florida Housing determined that the Petitioner had demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial hardship if the waiver was not granted. The petition was filed on May 18, 2018 and notice of the receipt of petition was published on May 21, 2018 in Vol. 44, Number 99, F.A.R.
- On June 15, 2018, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting waiver of Rule 67-48.0072(21)(b) F.A.C. for Lake Beulah, Ltd., granting an extension of the Firm Commitment Deadline from July 5, 2018 to September 18, 2018. Florida Housing determined that the Petitioner had demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial hardship if the waiver was not granted. The petition was filed on May 18, 2018 and notice of the receipt of petition was published on May 21, 2018 in Vol. 44, Number 99, F.A.R.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- On June 15, 2018, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting waiver of Rule 67-21.003(1)(b) F.A.C. for Ovation Housing, LLLP, to allow the remaining 0.88% of the 15% equity required at closing to be paid by June 14, 2018. Florida Housing determined that the Petitioner had demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial hardship if the waiver was not granted. The petition was filed on May 18, 2018 and notice of the receipt of petition was published on May 21, 2018 in Vol. 44, Number 99, F.A.R.
- On June 15, 2018, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting waiver of Rule 67-48.0072(21)(b) F.A.C. for Emerald Villas Phase Two, LLC, granting an extension of the firm loan commitment deadline to November 5, 2018. Florida Housing determined that the Petitioner had demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial hardship if the waiver was not granted. The petition was filed on May 18, 2018 and notice of the receipt of petition was published on May 22, 2018 in Vol. 44, Number 100, F.A.R.
- On June 15, 2018, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting waiver of Rule 67-21.003(8)(j) F.A.C. for Phoenix Apartments Venture, LP, permitting a reduction in the Development's total MMRB set-aside percentage from 100% to 95%. Florida Housing determined that the Petitioner had demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial hardship if the waiver was not granted. The petition was filed on May 21, 2018 and notice of the receipt of petition was published on May 23, 2018 in Vol. 44, Number 101, F.A.R.
- On June 15, 2018, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting waiver of Rule 67-48.002(95) F.A.C. for Isles of Pahokee II, LLC, permitting it to return its 2016 Housing Credit Allocation now and receive a 2018 Housing Credit Allocation in the same amount rather than wait until the last quarter of 2018. Florida Housing determined that the Petitioner had demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial hardship if the waiver was not granted. The petition was filed on May 29, 2018 and notice of the receipt of petition was published on May 30, 2018 in Vol. 44, Number 105, F.A.R.
- On June 15, 2018, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting waiver of Rules 67-21.026(13)(e) and 67-48.0072(17)(f) F.A.C. for Quarry Big Coppitt, Ltd., permitting a single subcontractor entity to work in excess of 20% of total construction cost. Florida Housing determined that the Petitioner had demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial hardship if the waiver was not granted. The petition was filed on May 29, 2018 and notice of the receipt of petition was published on May 31, 2018 in Vol. 44, Number 106, F.A.R.
- On June 15, 2018, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting waiver of Rules 67-21.026(13)(e) and 67-48.0072(17)(f) F.A.C. for Quarry Big Coppitt II, Ltd., permitting a single subcontractor entity to work in excess of 20% of total construction cost. Florida Housing determined that the Petitioner had demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial hardship if the waiver was not granted. The petition was filed on May 29, 2018 and notice of the receipt of petition was published on May 31, 2018 in Vol. 44, Number 106, F.A.R.
- On June 15, 2018, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting waiver of Rules 67-21.026(13)(e) and 67-48.0072(17)(f) F.A.C. for Coral Bay Cove, LLC, permitting a single subcontractor entity to work in excess of 20% of total construction cost. Florida Housing determined that the Petitioner had demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial hardship if the waiver was not granted. The petition was filed on May 30, 2018 and notice of the receipt of petition was published on May 31, 2018 in Vol. 44, Number 106, F.A.R.
- On June 15, 2018, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting waiver of Rules 67-48.0072(4)(c) and 67-48.0072(21) F.A.C. for Osceola Palos Verdes, Ltd., allowing the deadline for closing on SAIL and ELI loans to be extended until January 6, 2019. Florida Housing determined that the Petitioner had demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial hardship if the waiver was not granted. The petition was filed on May 30, 2018 and notice of the receipt of petition was published on June 1, 2018 in Vol. 44, Number 107, F.A.R.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
- To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Board members or Board counsel.; Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time.; Zora Neale Hurston Building, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Zora Neale Hurston Building, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Departmental
- Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board, 2018 Board Member Training; July 16, 2018, 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
July 17, 2018, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
- Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- MRGMiami
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six has scheduled a Public Meeting to discuss the design for a reconstruction project along SR 25/US 27/Okeechobee Road from the Broward County Line to west of the Homestead Extension of Florida’s Turnpike (HEFT), in Miami-Dade County. The meeting will follow an informal format allowing the public to arrive at any time from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Graphic displays will be shown during the meeting, and FDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.; June 26, 2018, 6 p.m.; Westland Gardens Park, 13501 NW 107 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018
- Westland Gardens Park, 13501 NW 107 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018
- State Board of Administration
- Florida Prepaid College Board
- All responses to be publicly opened in regards to the Invitation to Negotiate, ITN 18-01, Fixed income investment management services designed to outperform the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.; Friday, June 22, 2018, beginning at 2:00 PM ET.; The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida, 32308.
- The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida, 32308.
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Workforce Services
- Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; June 27, 2018, 9:30 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
- Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Management Services
- Commission on Human Relations
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- This Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the responses received from qualified Respondents in response to RFQ 2018-04, for Capital Needs Assessment Services, answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the responses, give the scores, and submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors.; 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2018; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
- Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- To discuss and make decisions on matters affecting Commission operations. Internal Affairs Agendas and FPSC contact information is available at www.floridapsc.com.
ADA: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate at this proceeding should contact the Office of Commission Clerk no later than five days prior to the conference at 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850 or 850-413-6770 (Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8770 Voice or 1-800-955-8771 TDD). Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request from the Office of Commission Clerk, Gerald L. Gunter Building, Room 152.
EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF MEETING: If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the meeting, Commission staff will attempt to give timely notice. Notice of cancellation will be provided on the Commission’s website (www.floridapsc.com) under the Hot Topics link on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of Commission Clerk at 850-413-6770.
; June 19, 2018, 9:30 a.m.; Room 105, Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
- Room 105, Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
- To conduct general business of the EMS Advisory Council and constituent groups.; Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Thursday, July 12, 2018, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Caribe Royale, 8101 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
- Caribe Royale, 8101 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Lee Modica & Associates
- Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
8. Miscellaneous
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
- Department of State