Florida Administrative Code
6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
6A - State Board of Education
Chapter 6A-6 - SPECIAL PROGRAMS I
Section 6A-6.0202 - Awarding High School Diplomas to Honorably Discharged Veterans

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 6A-6.0202

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) Pursuant to the requirements of Section 1003.4286, F.S., the Commissioner may award a standard high school diploma to an honorably discharged veteran who meets the following requirements:

(a) Left a public or non-public school located in any state prior to graduation and entered the armed forces of the United States.

(b) Is a current resident of the state of Florida, or was previously enrolled in any high school in this state, or was a resident of the state of Florida at the time of death.

(c) Is honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States as verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

(2) The diploma may be presented posthumously.

(3) An application verifying all the requirements set forth in subsection (1) of this rule shall be forwarded, upon completion, to the Florida Department of Education using Form FLVET-01, Veterans High School Diploma Application, (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03249) effective November 2013, which is hereby incorporated by reference in this rule. Form FLVET-01 may be obtained by contacting the Florida Department of Education, Veterans High School Diploma Program, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 714, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.

Rulemaking Authority 1003.4286 FS. Law Implemented 1003.4286 FS.

New 12-3-13.

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