31297164, 6A-6.0576 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 31297164

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS I

Overview

RULE:

6A-6.0576

CAPE Industry Certification Funding List

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of this rule are: 1) Adoption of the 2026-27 Master Credentials List (Industry Certifications); 2) Adoption of the 2026-27 CAPE Industry Certification Funding List; 3) Adoption of the 2026-27 Secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program to Certification Linkages list; 4) Adoption of the 2026-27 Secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs and Associated Courses with Dual Enrollment Course Substitution list; 5) Florida Career and Professional Education Act Career-Themed Course (CTC) Registration Form; and, 6) Revision of rule language related to alignment of course to industry certification, updates related to 2026 legislation, updates to test administration requirements related to access to operational test questions, testing security protocols requiring computer lockdown security features, and other updates to provide clarification.

SUMMARY:

Rule 6A-6.0576 specifies the procedures and timelines for implementation of an industry certification process for K-12 and postsecondary institutions and includes adoption of the annual CAPE Industry Certification Funding List for use in funding and accountability calculations.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1003.491(5)(d), 1003.4203(8), 1008.44(1), 1011.62(17), F.S.

LAW:

1003.4203, 1003.491, 1003.492, 1003.493, 1003.4203, 1003.4935, 1008.44, 1011.62(17), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/25/2026 Vol. 52/165

COMMENTS:

From 8/25/2026 To 9/15/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-19067 2025-26 Master Credentials List
Ref-20019 2026-27 Secondary Career and Technical Education Programs and Associated Courses with Dual Enrollment Course Substitutions
Ref-20020 2026-27 Secondary Career and Technical Education Program to Industry Certification Linkage List
Ref-20024 2026-27 CAPE Industry Certification Funding List
Ref-20025 2026-27 Master Credentials List
Ref-20026 Form FCAPE-02, Florida Career and Professional Education Act Career-Themed Course (CTC) Registration Form

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