FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Dr. Eric J. Smith

Commissioner of Education

T. WILLARD FAIR,

Chairman

Members

PETER BOULWARE

Lucy D. Hadi, Chancellor

Division of Workforce Education

DR. AKSHAY DESAI

ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ

JOHN R. PADGET

KATHLEEN SHANAHAN

LINDA K. TAYLOR

May 29, 2009

M E M O R A N D U M

TO:

District School Superintendents

FROM:

Loretta Costin, Vice Chancellor for Workforce Education

Frances Haithcock, Chancellor, Division of Public Schools

SUBJECT:

2009-2010 Workforce Education Tuition and Fees

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide school districts with the information necessary to

establish tuition and fees for adult and postsecondary workforce education programs for 2009-2010.

There have been changes in the standard tuition requirement for the 2009-2010 year.

As of July 1,

2009, the standard tuition has increased eight percent (8%) from the previous year. In

addition, school districts are permitted to collect a separate technology fee (not to exceed five

percent (5%) of tuition) for the purpose of enhancing instructional technology resources for

students and faculty

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Please see the attachment for a specific explanation of the changes and new

requirements.

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Attachment – Workforce Education Tuition and Fees 2009-2010

If you have any questions about these issues, please contact Michelle Schmidt at (850) 245-9005 or

via e-mail to michelle.schmidt@fldoe.org.

LC/FH/msh

Attachment

Cc:

School District Finance Officers

School District Career and Technical Education Directors

Technical Center Directors

District Adult Education Directors

325 W. GAINES STREET • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0446 • www.fldoe.org