14317120, 6A-14.0303 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 14317120

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Overview

RULE:

6A-14.0303

General Education Course Options

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this new rule is to comply with Section 1007.25(3), Florida Statutes, which requires general education core course options to be adopted in rule. The effect is to establish the list of core course options in each of the general education areas of communication, humanities, mathematics, natural science and social science. The general education core must be completed prior to the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree.

SUMMARY:

Starting in the Fall Term, 2015, and thereafter, prior to the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree, first-time-in-college students entering a Florida College System institution must complete at least one identified course from each of the general education subject areas of communication, humanities, mathematics, natural science and social science. Subject to identified restrictions, institutions may substitute other courses in the areas of communication, mathematics and natural science. The remainder of the 36-hour general education program is at the discretion of the institution.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1),(2)(n),(6)(d)3, 1007.25(3), Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1007.25(3), Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/14/2014 Vol. 40/51

COMMENTS:

From 3/14/2014 To 4/4/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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