31237897, 61J1-4.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 31237897

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division:

Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board

Chapter:

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Overview

RULE:

61J1-4.001	Qualifying Education
61J1-4.003	Continuing Education
61J1-4.007	Renewal of Inactive Registrations, Licenses and Certifications

PURPOSE:

The Board proposes the rule amendments to preclude diversity, equity, and inclusion content in courses and to include updated Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Law and Regulations education course requirements.

SUMMARY:

Qualifying and continuing education rules are being updated to preclude diversity, equity, and inclusion content in courses. The continuing education and renewal of inactive registrations, licenses, and certifications rules are being updated to include required Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Law and Regulations education course requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

475.613(2), 475.614, 475.617 , 475.619 FS.

LAW:

475.613, 475.615, 475.617, 475.618, 475.628 FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/12/2026 Vol. 52/156

COMMENTS:

From 8/12/2026 To 9/2/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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