26057418, 6A-20.045 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26057418

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Overview

RULE:

6A-20.045

Open Door Grant Program

PURPOSE:

Currently, Rule 6A-20.045, F.A.C., outlines the requirements relating to the Open Door Grant Program, which was created by House Bill 1507 (2021) and went into effect on July 1, 2021. This proposed amendment will modify this rule to conform to changes made through Senate Bill 2524 (2022), including: 1) extending eligibility to school districts without a career center that offer eligible integrated education and training programs, 2) eliminating the requirement that students complete a Federal Application for Federal State Aid (FAFSA), and 3) allowing institutions to cover the student portion of the cost of the program based on student need. Other technical changes will be made to provide clarity on eligibility criteria and revise reporting requirements.

SUMMARY:

During the 2022 legislative session, SB 2524, section 39, modified s. 1009.895, F.S., to revise the Open Door Grant Program. The FDOE must amend rule 6A-20.045, which outlines Open Door Grant Program requirements to align with these modifications. Additionally, changes were made to dates listed in the rule to align with new application requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1009.895(9), F.S.

LAW:

1009.895, F.S.,

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/15/2022 Vol. 48/137

COMMENTS:

From 7/15/2022 To 8/5/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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