Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) A high school graduate shall be an
individual who has completed a secondary education program through a public
school, private school, an equivalency diploma program, or home education
program through an educational provider recognized by a public educational
system within the United States or its territories, or received a foreign high
school diploma.
(2) Compliance with
this rule section shall be documented by the employing agency and made
available to Commission staff for review. Criteria for proof of compliance and
authenticity of the diploma includes:
(a) A
high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma issued by a public
school education program; or
(b) A
diploma issued by a private school.
(c) A letter on the letterhead from a School
Board District Office or high school principal verifying completion of a high
school program and issuance of a high school diploma.
(d) For individuals who have completed a home
school program, documentation that the education program has met the
requirements of section
1002.41, F.S., or of the
Department of Education from the state where the home school program was
completed.
(e) Proof that the
diploma has been accepted by an accredited college or university, as defined in
section 943.22(1),
F.S., for entrance into a degree seeking program.
(f) For individuals who have completed an
education program in a foreign jurisdiction, documentation that the diploma or
official school transcript, indicating the date of graduation or completion, is
equivalent to the requirements for a U.S. High School Diploma or equivalency
diploma. Documents shall be transcribed by a certified translator and notarized
as true and correct.
(3)
In the absence of proof of successful high school graduation, the following
shall be acceptable as meeting the minimum educational requirements:
(a) Transcript verification of successful
completion of one of the following educational requirements from an institution
accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of
Education or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for
Independent Education, pursuant to section
1005.02(7),
F.S., shall be acceptable as meeting the educational requirements of this rule
section:
1. At least 30 semester hours;
or
2. 45 quarter hours of college
work; or
3. An associate or higher
degree.
(b) A certificate
issued by the United States Armed Forces Institute (U.S.A.F.I.) prior to
December 31, 1974, showing successful completion of high school
equivalency.
Rulemaking Authority
943.03(4),
943.12(1) FS.
Law Implemented 943.13(3)
FS.
New 10-6-82, Amended 1-7-85, Formerly 11B-27.021, Amended
7-7-99, 7-29-01, 11-5-02, 11-30-04, 3-21-07, 6-9-08,
3-13-13.
