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Title XVI
EDUCATION
Chapter 240
Postsecondary Education
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Section 240.2098, Florida Statutes 2000

1240.2098  University student ombudsman office.--

(1)  There is created at each university a student ombudsman office, which is accountable to the president.

(2)  Each university 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 university catalog.

(3)  Each 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.

History.--s. 21, ch. 95-243; s. 3, ch. 97-100; s. 3(7), ch. 2000-321.

1Note.--Repealed January 7, 2003, by s. 3(7), ch. 2000-321, and shall be reviewed by the Legislature prior to that date.