25044835, 6A-14.092 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 25044835

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 update components of Florida College System textbook affordability policies and reporting requirements, including: the removal of the seventy-five (75) day requirement language to notify bookstores of adopted materials; the inclusion of reasonable exceptions to the forty-five (45) day posting requirement pursuant to Section 1004.085(5), Florida Statutes (F.S.); and general clean up to clarify reporting requirements. Other technical changes will be made to rule language. The proposed amendment removes language around the 75-day adoption requirement, adds provisions to align with the statute and provides clear, explicit guidance regarding reasonable exceptions and reporting requirements.

SUMMARY:

To update components of Florida College System textbook affordability policies and reporting requirements, specifically: the removal of the seventy-five (75) day requirement language to notify bookstores of adopted materials; the inclusion of reasonable exceptions to the forty-five (45) day posting requirement pursuant to Section 1004.085(5); and general clean up to clarify reporting requirements. Other technical changes will be made to rule language.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

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

LAW:

1004.085, F.S

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/22/2021 Vol. 47/184

COMMENTS:

From 9/22/2021 To 10/13/2021 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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