12629417, 6A-14.0572 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 12629417

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Overview

RULE:

6A-14.0572

Safety Issues in Courses Offered by Florida College System Institutions.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this new rule is to ensure that policies and procedures are in place to protect the health and safety of students, instructional personnel, and visitors who participate in courses offered by a Florida College System institution. The effect will be that the Florida College System institutions establish, implement and report to the Chancellor of the Division of Florida Colleges health and safety policies and procedures.

SUMMARY:

This new rule states that Florida College System institution boards of trustees are responsible for campus safety and emergency preparedness, to include safety and security measures for students, instructional personnel, and visitors. It also requires boards of trustees to adopt and annually review health and safety policies. The rule includes minimum standards for the policies and procedures and requires submission of policies and procedures to the Chancellor of the Division of Florida Colleges no later than December 31, 2013.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1006.65(1) Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1006.65 Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/11/2013 Vol. 39/28

COMMENTS:

From 2/11/2013 To 3/4/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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