25389767, 6A-20.028 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 25389767

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Overview

RULE:

6A-20.028

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

PURPOSE:

To clarify current processes and statutory changes made by the Florida Legislature. The effect will be a rule which is consistent with governing law.

SUMMARY:

The amended rule removes the requirement that funding begins in the fall and provide the option for students to use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply to the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.  Removes language specifying grade levels for home-educated students and clarifies that volunteer service hour requirements apply to students from public, private, and home education settings. Articulates initial and renewal eligibility requirements for students who earn Florida Career and Professional Education Act (CAPE) certification. Specifies initial eligibility test score requirements for high school graduates. Updates provisions for students who fulfill religious service obligations. Provides clarification and eligibility requirements for spring/summer students. Remove scholarship length language specifying students must receive a scholarship disbursement within the first two academic years following high school graduation.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), 1009.53(3), F.S.

LAW:

1009.40, 1009.42, 1009.43, 1009.53, 1009.531, 1009.532, 1009.533, 1009.534, 1009.5341, 1009.535, 1009.536, 1009.538, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/4/2022 Vol. 48/02

COMMENTS:

From 1/4/2022 To 1/25/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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