12-04533

board of trustees' notice of development of proposed rules
NAME OF AGENCY: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE

RULES NOTICE DATE: May 25, 2012

1. RULE TITLE: STUDENTS, ADMISSION, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES -GENERAL 6Hx23-4.01

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed revisions will streamline the policy statement of the College as well as shift procedural provisions to the existing College Procedure P6Hx23-4.01.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64 (5), (6), (7) & 8, 1001.02, 1001.03, 1004.73, 1006.33, 1007.263, F.S.; Rules 6A-10.030, 6A-19.001, 6A-19.002, F.A.C.; Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Americans With Disabilities Act of 1991, as amended; Age Discrimination Act of 1975

2. RULE TITLE: UNIFORMS 6Hx23-4.04

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed revisions will streamline the policy statement of the College as well as shift procedural provisions to a new College Procedure P6Hx23-4.04

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64 (8), 1001.02, 1001.03,1001.65, F.S.; Rules 6A- 14.0261, F.A.C.

3. RULE TITLE: FLORIDA RESIDENT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSING FEES 6Hx23-4.14

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed revisions will state the policy statement of the College as well as shift procedural provisions to the existing College Procedure P6Hx23-4.14.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(18), 1012.81, 1012.855, F.S; Rule 6A-14.047, F.A.C.

4. RULE TITLE: GRADING SYSTEM 6Hx23-4.20

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed revisions will streamline the Rule as well as shift procedural provisions to College procedures.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(8), 1004.68, F.S.


5. RULE TITLE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS 6Hx23-4.24

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline the College's policy statement regarding graduation requirements for degrees, certificates and diplomas, and shift procedural provisions to College procedures.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1000.21, 1001.02, 1001.03, 1001.64(6), (7), (8) & (17), 1003.49, 1004.04, 1004.65, 1004.68, 1004.73(4), 1004.92, 1007.22, 1007.23, 1007.24, 1007.25, 1009.23, 1009.25, 1009.26, 1009.28, F.S.; SBE Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.;

6. RULE TITLE: ACCELERATION MECHANISMS 6Hx23-4.28

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will update provisions related to acceleration mechanisms for students and shift procedural provisions to College procedures.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(8), 1007.27, 1007.271, F.S. SBE Rules 6A-14.031, 6A-14.054, F.A.C.

7. RULE TITLE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATES IN SCIENCE AND ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES 6Hx23-4.29

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will repeal the Rule and move the text in its entirely to the new College Procedure on graduation requirements, P6Hx23-4.24.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.

8. RULE TITLE: CLASS ATTENDANCE 6Hx23-4.30

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will revise and streamline the policy regarding class attendance policies and shift procedural provisions to an existing Procedure P6Hx23-4.30, Class Attendance and Release for Jury Duty

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64, 1001.65, F.S.; 34 CFR 668, Return of Title IV Funds

9. RULE TITLE: WITHDRAWAL 6Hx23-4.31

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline the existing Rule on withdrawal and shift procedural provisions to College procedures.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64 (6), (7) & (8), 1004.68, F.S.; SBE Rule 6A-14.0301, F.A.C.; 34 CFR 668, Return of Title IV Funds

10. RULE TITLE: GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS 6Hx23-4.32

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will clarify the existing Rule on general education requirements for associate degree programs, and shift procedural provisions to a new College procedure.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64, 1004.03, 1007.24, 1007.25, 1004.65, 1004.68, 1009.23, 1009.25, 1009.26, 1001.64(10), 1007.263, F.S.; Rules 6A-14.030, 6A-10.030, F.A.C.

11. RULE TITLE: STUDENT AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONA REGULATIONS 6Hx23-4.33

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline the College's existing policy statement and provide authority to establish procedures related to student regulations. Procedural provisions will be shifted to a new College procedure.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(8), 1000.05, 1006.60 F.S.

12. RULE TITLE: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT 6Hx23-4.332

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline the College's policy statement regarding sexual misconduct and shift procedural provisions to existing College procedure, P6Hx23-4.332.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(8)

13. RULE TITLE: EVALUATION AND DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS EXHIBITING UNUSUAL OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR 6Hx23-4.333

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline the College's policy statement regarding addressing students with disruptive behavior and move procedural provisions to a new Procedure P6Hx23-4.333.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4)(a) & (b), 1001.64(8)(f), 1006.60, 1006.61,120.81, F.S.

14. RULE TITLE: STUDENT TRAFFIC AND PARKING CONTROL 6Hx23-4.34

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline the College's policy statement regarding student traffic and parking control, and shift procedural provisions to the existing related College procedure.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(24)

15. RULE TITLE: THREAT ASSESSMENT 6Hx23-4.351

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline and clarify College policy related to the implementation of the institutional threat assessment process, and move procedural aspects to a new College procedure.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(8), 1006.60, 1006.61 F.S.

16. RULE TITLE: STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 6Hx23-4.44

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline and clarify College policy related to the formation, advisement and governance of student organizations and clubs, and shift procedural provisions to the existing related College procedure.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64 (8), 1001.65, F.S.; SBE Rule 6A-14.057, F.A.C.

17. RULE TITLE: STUDENT RECORDS 6Hx23-4.37

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline and clarify College policy related to student records, and shift procedural provisions to a new related College procedure.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4); 1002.225, F.S.; Family Educational Rights &
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended; 20 U.S.C. 1232g.

18. RULE TITLE: STUDENT PUBLICATIONS 6Hx23-4.40

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline and clarify College policy related to student publications, and shift procedural provisions to a new related College procedure.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(8), F.S., SBE Rule 6A-14.057

19. RULE TITLE: SCHOLARSHIPS, ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARS
6Hx23-4.49

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline and clarify College policy related to scholarships, and shift procedural provisions to a new related College Procedure P6Hx23-4.49.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(8), 1001.02, 1001.03, 1011.83, 1009.23, 1009.26, F.S.; Rule 6A-14.054, F.A.C.

20. RULE TITLE: COLLEGE-PREPARATORY INSTRUCTION 6Hx23-4.451

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline and clarify College policy related to college preparatory instruction, and shift procedural provisions to a new related College procedure.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(9), 1001.02, 1001.03,1001.65, 1004.65, 1004.68, 1007.263, 1008.30, 1009.23, 1009.26, 1009.28, 1009.285, F.S.; Rule 6A-10.0315, F.A.C.

21. RULE TITLE: ACADEMIC WARNING, PROBATION, SUSPENSION AND DISMISSAL 6Hx23-4.46

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline and clarify College policy related to academic warning, probation, suspension and dismissal, and shift procedural provisions to a new related College procedure.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(8), 1004.68, 1001.02,1001.03 F.S.

22. RULE TITLE: PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARHIPS, 6Hx23-4.4910

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will repeal the current Rule and move the text in its entirety to the newly created College procedure on scholarships, P6Hx23-4.49.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.

23. RULE TITLE: TRUSTEES' HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, 6Hx23-4.4911

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will repeal the current Rule and move the text in its entirety to the newly created College procedure on scholarships, P6Hx23-4.49.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.

24. RULE TITLE: BACCALAUREATE PROGAMS SCHOLARSHIPS, 6Hx23-4.4912

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will repeal the current Rule and move the text in its entirety to the newly created College Procedure on scholarships, P6Hx23-4.49.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.

25. RULE TITLE: JOHNNIE RUTH CLARKE SCHOLARSHIP, 6Hx23-4.492

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will repeal the current Rule and move the text in its entirety to the newly created College Procedure on scholarships, P6Hx23-4.49.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.27.

26. RULE TITLE: STUDENT INCENTIVE GRANTS, 6Hx23-4.493

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline and clarify College policy related to student incentive grants, and shift procedural provisions to a new related College procedure.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64 (8), F.S.

DURING THE RULE DEVELOPMENT STAGE, CONSIDERATIONS MAY BE GIVEN TO CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS OF ANY PART OF THESE RULES AS MAY BE RECOMMENDED.

IF REQUESTED AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD ON THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

TIME AND DATE: 9:00 a.m., June 8, 2012

PLACE: St. Petersburg College, District Office, Conference Room 208, 6021 - 142nd Avenue North, Largo, Florida

PERSON(S) TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULES IS: Suzanne L. Gardner, Acting General Counsel, EPI-DO.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT, IF AVAILABLE, OF THE PROPOSED RULES MAY BE OBTAINED BY WRITING: Board of Trustees, c/o General Counsel's Office, P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, Florida 33733, or calling 341-3259.

May 25, 2012 12-04533