26084481, 6A-14.092 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26084481

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Overview

RULE:

6A-14.092

Textbook and Course Material Affordability and Transparency

PURPOSE:

To align the rule with new statutory requirements outlined in Senate Bill 2524 and 7044 from the 2022 legislative session. The rule sets forth the adoption, posting, and reporting requirements for Florida College System (FCS) institutions related to textbook and instructional materials. The rule also addresses required posting of course syllabi for certain courses.

SUMMARY:

The rule will address additional guidelines regarding textbook and instructional materials adoption and affordability. Approval of the proposed amendment of this rule may require FCS institutions to update current policies and procedures to bring greater transparency to textbooks and instructional materials costs. In addition, the rule will require FCS institutions to post syllabi for general education core courses.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), (2),(n), 1004.085 (5), 1004.085(6), 1006.73(4)(e), F.S.

LAW:

1004.085, 1006.73, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/21/2022 Vol. 48/141

COMMENTS:

From 7/21/2022 To 8/11/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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