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Notice: 17695242

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Chapter:

Miscellaneous

Overview

RULE:

72-1.002

Latin American and Caribbean Scholarship Eligibility

PURPOSE:

A new rule is being proposed to establish criteria for the award of Latin American and Caribbean Scholarships. In accordance with section 1009.21(10)(e), Florida Statutes, recipients of a Latin American and Caribbean Scholarship are classified as residents for tuition purposes.

SUMMARY:

A new rule is being proposed to establish criteria for the award of Latin American and Caribbean Scholarships. This new rule: (1) permits universities to create a Latin American and Caribbean Scholarship; (2) establishes minimum student eligibility requirements; (3) designates all recipients of the Latin American and Caribbean Scholarship as residents for tuition purposes; (4) classifies which state and federal funds may be used to fund Latin American and Caribbean Scholarships; (5) establishes minimum scholarship amounts; (6) lists which countries qualify as Latin American and Caribbean; and (7) provides university reporting requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

section 1009.21(10)(e), Florida Statutes

LAW:

sections 1009.21 and 1011.43, Florida Statutes

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/27/2016 Vol. 42/124

COMMENTS:

From 6/27/2016 To 7/18/2016 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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