Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Waiver. Each
Florida College System institution's board of trustees, each district school
board with a career center authorized under Section
1001.44, F.S., and each board of
directors for a charter technical career center authorized under Section
1002.34, F.S., shall adopt and
implement policies or procedures to ensure that the educational expenses of an
eligible child or spouse of the following individuals are waived while
obtaining an undergraduate education:
(a) A
deceased law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer as
provided in Sections 112.19 and
112.1912, F.S.;
(b) A deceased firefighter as provided in
Sections 112.191 and
112.1912, F.S.;
(c) A deceased emergency medical technician
or paramedic as provided in Sections
112.1911 and
112.1912, F.S.;
(d) A deceased active duty United States
Armed Forces member as provided in Section
295.061, F.S.; and
(e) A deceased Florida National Guard member
as provided in Sections
250.34,
112.19, and
112.1912,
F.S.
(2) Waived
Educational Expenses. The amount waived by the institution must be equal to the
cost of tuition, matriculation and registration fees for a total of 120 credit
hours or the equivalent of 3, 600 clock hours.
(3) Eligibility.
(a) Each institution must determine and
verify student eligibility, including any necessary documentation to prove
marriage, kinship, employment or military status, death, and death in the line
of duty. Evidence of eligibility may include:
1. Birth and marriage certificates;
2. Notarized statement from the deceased's
employer; military documentation, such as AF Form 348 and DD Form 261;
documentation showing receipt of death benefits, including but not limited to,
insurance, workers' compensation, and the Florida Retirement System;
3. Death certificate; and
4. Other documentation set forth in the
institution's policies and procedures.
(b) The child or spouse may attend on either
a full-time or part-time basis. The benefits provided to a child under this
rule shall continue until the child's 25th birthday. The benefits provided to a
spouse under this rule must commence within five (5) years after the death
occurs and entitlement thereto shall continue until the 10th anniversary of
that death.
(c) Upon failure of any
child or spouse who receives a waiver in accordance with this rule to comply
with the ordinary and minimum requirements regarding discipline and scholarship
of the institution attended, such waiver must be withdrawn from the child or
spouse and no further moneys may be expended for the child's or spouse's
benefit so long as such failure or delinquency continues.
(d) Only a student in good standing in his or
her respective institution may receive the benefits provided in this
rule.
(e) A child or spouse
receiving benefits under this rule must be enrolled according to the customary
rules and requirements of the institution
attended.
Rulemaking Authority
112.19(5),
112.191(5),
112.1912(2),
295.061(8) FS.
Law Implemented 112.19,
112.191,
112.1912,
295.061
FS.
New 8-18-20.
