27377976, 6A-14.00612 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 27377976

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Overview

RULE:

6A-14.00612

Designation of Restrooms and Changing Facilities in Postsecondary Institution Facilities

PURPOSE:

The new rule will implement HB 1521 which was passed during the 2023 legislative session and created section 553.865, Florida Statutes, prohibiting persons from willfully entering a restroom or changing area of the opposite sex, except in certain specified circumstances. The rule will address compliance reporting by Florida College System institutions and disciplinary actions for students and certain institution employees.

SUMMARY:

Establishes disciplinary actions for Florida College System institution students and instructional and administrative personnel who violate the new provisions and provides requirements and format for reporting compliance by each institution.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

553.865(16), 1000.05(6)(a), 1001.02(1), (2)(n), F.S.

LAW:

553.865, 1000.05(3), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/28/2023 Vol. 49/146

COMMENTS:

From 7/28/2023 To 8/18/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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