30839324, 64W-6.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30839324

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management

Chapter:

FRAME DENTAL

Overview

RULE:

64W-6.001	Definitions
64W-6.002	Eligibility Requirements
64W-6.003	Documentation Requirements
64W-6.004	Application Processing
64W-6.005	Award Prioritization and Awards
64W-6.006	Funding Methodology and Awards

PURPOSE:

These revisions will amend the rules of the Dental Student Loan Repayment Program, implemented as the Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education - Dental (FRAMEdental) Program. These updates aim to improve the program’s efficiency, ensure fair distribution of resources, and expand access to dental care in underserved areas, while aligning the rules with recent statutory changes.

SUMMARY:

The FRAMEdental program reimburses student loans incurred by students for studies leading to a degree and practice as a dentist or dental hygienist. The revisions clarify eligibility requirements, streamline application and award procedures, and strengthen oversight of program funding and compliance.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

381.4019(7) FS.

LAW:

381.4019 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/4/2026 Vol. 52/86

COMMENTS:

From 5/4/2026 To 5/25/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-18037 FRAMEdental Application, DH8017-PHSPM-07/2024 (07-2024)
Ref-18038 FRAMEdental Employment Verification Form, DH8018-PHSPM-07/2024 (07-2024)
Ref-18041 FRAMEdental Volunteer Service Obligation Acknowledgment Form, DH8023-PHSPM-09/2024 (09-2024)
Ref-19524 FRAMEdental Employment Verification Form, DH8018-PHSPM-09/2025
Ref-19525 FRAMEdental Volunteer Service Obligation, DH8023-PHSPM-09/2025
Ref-19526 FRAMEdental Volunteer Hours Verification Form, DH8021-PHSPM-09/2025
Ref-19527 FRAMEdental Loan Certification Form, DH8019-PHSPM-09/2025
Ref-19528 FRAMEdental Dental Student Employment Offer Form, DH8025-PHSPM-09/2025
Ref-19529 FRAMEdental Application, DH8017-PHSPM-04/2026

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