Notice of Rule Amendment: Rule 2.17, Rule 7.9, Rule 7.23 and Rule 7.36
September 14, 2026
The District Board of Trustees of Santa Fe College, Florida, gives notice of its intent to amend Rules 2.17, 7.9, 7.23, and 7.36 at its regularly scheduled Board meeting at 4:00 p.m. on 10/20/26, at the SF Andrews Cultural Center, 201 E. Call Street, Starke, FL 32091. Rule 2.17 (Designation of Emeritus). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update rule to allow waiver of eligibility requirements. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: F.S. 1001.64. LAW IMPLEMENTED: F.S. 1001.64(4)(b), 1001.64(18). Rule 7.9 (Academic Standing). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify return to academic notice and remove modification of restrictions. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64, 1001.65, 1004.68. LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS 1001.64(8), 1007.263. Rule 7.23 (Student Conduct Code). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update rule for compliance with law. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1006.60, 1001.64(4)(8). LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS 1004.097(3)(g), 1006.60, 1006.61, 1006.62, 1006.63, 790.115. Rule 7.36 (Student Complaints). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update re: accreditation and review. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64. LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS 1001.64, 1001.65; 6A-14.0261, FAC. Notice of Rule Development for 2.14, 7.9, 7.23, and 7.36 was published in the Alachua County Today paper on 09/10/26. To request a public hearing, contact P. Locascio at 352.395.5170 or general.counsel@sfcollege.edu within 21 days of the date of publication of this notice.
(Published: Alachua County Today – September 17, 2026)