STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

May 20, 2003

SUBJECT: Proposed Amendment to SBE Rule 6A-14.057 – Student Activities

PROPOSED BOARD ACTION

Request approval to amend State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.057, Student Activities, to

require each board of trustees to adopt procedures for student participation in the

development of the budget for expenditures funded from the student activity and service fee.

Such procedures shall require the budget to be based upon an estimate of total funds

generated from this fee as well as an estimate of funds carried forward from the prior year.

AUTHORITY FOR STATE BOARD ACTION

Section 1001.02(9), Florida Statutes

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Section 1009.23(7), Florida Statutes, provides authority for establishment of the Student

Activity and Service Fee.

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.057 requires “. . .a budget

prepared jointly by students and college staff . . .” but does not require the adoption of a

procedure for this process. This amendment will require each local board of trustees to adopt

a policy that clearly describes the students’ role in the budget development and expenditure

process.

This amendment will also continue the local flexibility and local control on

expenditures as the needs of students vary from one institution to another.

The Community College Council of Presidents has approved this amendment.

Supporting Documentation Included:

Proposed

Amendment to Rule 6A-14.057 and

existing section 1009.23(7), Florida Statutes

Facilitators/Presenters:

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J. David Armstrong, Jr., Chancellor

Division of Community Colleges