27537832, 6E-7.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 27537832

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

Commission for Independent Education

Chapter:

Designation of Restrooms and Changing Facilities in Commission for Independent Education Institution Facilities

Overview

RULE:

6E-7.001

Designation of Restrooms and Changing Facilities in Private Postsecondary Educational Institutions

PURPOSE:

To implement House Bill 1521 (Chapter. 2023-106, Laws of Florida) which was passed during the 2023 legislative session creating s. 553.865, F.S., providing requirements for the designation of restrooms and changing facilities for the exclusive use of males or females, or a unisex restroom or changing facility, and prohibiting persons from willfully entering a restroom or changing facility for the opposite sex, except in certain specified circumstances. The rule will address compliance reporting by colleges and universities licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, and institutions which are not required to obtain a license from the commission under s. 1005.06(1)(b)-(f), F.S.

SUMMARY:

Requires colleges and universities licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, and institutions not under the jurisdiction or purview of the commission under s. 1005.05(1)(b)-(f), F.S., to adhere to statutory requirements for the designation of restrooms and changing facilities based on sex, or provide unisex facilities, and to certify compliance with the requirements on a form included in this rule.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

553.865(16), 1005.22(1)(e), F.S.

LAW:

553.865(12)(e), 1005.31, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/19/2023 Vol. 49/182

COMMENTS:

From 9/19/2023 To 10/10/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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