19092236, 6A-14.092 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 19092236

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:

Align the rule with section 1004.085(7), F.S., which requires the State Board of Education to receive input from students, faculty, bookstores, and publishers and put forth textbook and instructional materials affordability policies, procedures, and guidelines for implementation by Florida College System (FCS) institutions. The effect of this rule amendment will be to ensure FCS institutional policies align with statutory requirements. Passage of this rule would require FCS Boards of Trustees to update current policy related to textbook affordability. Additionally, college administration would be responsible for implementing procedures to certify that the provisions of the rule have been met.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment outlines the key elements to be included in Florida College System institution textbook affordability policy. This proposed rule amendment strikes the requirement for a statewide textbook affordability workgroup.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1004.085, Florida Statutes.

LAW:

1004.085, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/19/2017 Vol. 43/118

COMMENTS:

From 6/19/2017 To 7/10/2017 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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