Florida § 1006.51 - Student ombudsman office.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 1006.51 — Student ombudsman office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1006.51. Student ombudsman office.
(1) There is created at each Florida College System institution and state university a student ombudsman office, which is accountable to the president. (2) Each institution must have an established procedure by which a student may appeal to the office of the ombudsman a decision that is related to the student’s access to courses and credit granted toward the degree. Detailed information concerning this procedure must be included in the institution’s catalog. (3) Each Florida College System institution and state university shall develop minimum standards for the role of ombudsman or student advocate. The standards shall address the issue of notification of students of opportunities for assistance or appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 1006.51
What does Florida Statutes § 1006.51 cover?
Section 1006.51 ("Student ombudsman office.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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