30680438, 6A-1.09514 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30680438

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-1.09514

Excused Absences for Religious Instruction or Holiday

PURPOSE:

The amendment will align with Section 1003.21(2)(b)1., F.S., to require school districts to adopt a policy that authorizes a parent to request and be granted permission for the absence of a student from school for religious instruction or religious holidays. Other changes may be considered for consistency and clarity.

SUBJECT:

Excused Absences for Religious Instruction or Religious Holidays.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1002.21(1), 1003.21(2)(b)1., 1001.64, F.S.

LAW:

1003.21, 1003.436, 1006.33, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/24/2026 Vol. 52/57

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

1002.21(1), 1003.21(2)(b)1., 1001.64, F.S., 1003.21, 1003.436, 1006.33, F.S.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=6A-1.09514&PDate=3/24/2026&Section=1

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