Site Determined Associate in Science/Applied Science Approval & Accountability Process

On May 29, 2024, the State Board of Education approved Rule 6A-14.096, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Site Determined Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree Access. This Rule is in accordance with Section 1007.331, Florida Statutes, and establishes a process for charter technical career centers and school district career centers to seek approval from the State Board of Education to offer A.A.S. and A.S. programs for the purpose of meeting district, regional, or statewide workforce needs.

Degree Proposal Process

• Statute (PDF)
• Rule (PDF)

Process Flow Chart

• Process Flow and Timeline for Site-Determined AAS and AS Degree Access (PDF)

Notice of Intent Form and Proposal Application

• Notice of Intent – Form No. AAS-AS-01 (Word), Effective Date, July 1, 2024
• Proposal Application - Form No. AAS-AS-02 (Word), Effective Date, July 1, 2024

Degree Accountability Report Forms

• Accountability Report - Form No. AAS-AS-03 (Word)

Resources

• Statewide Course Numbering System Instructions (PDF)

Contact Information

For questions about the approval process, please contact CAE_AS_AAS@FLDOE.org.