55A-7.007. General Eligibility for Appointment and Retention Preference, and Educational Waivers

Rule Chapter 55A-7, F.A.C., sets forth procedures for providing preference and priority in the employment selection and retention practices of agencies of the State and its political subdivisions as defined in Section 1.01(8), F.S., providing that the state and its political subdivisions may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for reservists or veterans employed under the state’s Career Service System under Section 110.205(1), F.S., unless serving in an exempt position under Section 110.205(2), F.S., applying such rules to those certain servicemembers, veterans, spouses and family members of servicemembers and veterans specified in Section 295.07(1), F.S., who:

(1) Have not been classified by any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States as a deserter, or

(2) Have not received a discharge under less than honorable conditions upon separation from the Armed Forces.

(3) Have not been designated as exempt pursuant to Section 295.07(5), F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 295.07(2) FS. Law Implemented 295.065, 295.07(4), 295.07(5), 295.123 FS. History–New 3-30-88, Formerly 22VP-1.007, Amended 12-27-98, 6-27-16, 8-17-22.