Department of Business and Professional Regulation Proposed Rule

fl-31237897: 61J1-4.001 — The Board proposes the rule amendments to preclude diversity, equity, and inclusion content in courses and to include updated Valuation...

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Summary

The Board proposes the rule amendments to preclude diversity, equity, and inclusion content in courses and to include updated Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Law and Regulations education course requirements.

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31237897, 61J1-4.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register - FAC, FAR, eRulemaking Home About Us Contact Us Help Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services Home Advanced Search MyFLRules Rules Open for Comments Notice: 31237897 Notice of Proposed Rule Department: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION Division: Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board Chapter: MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Overview RULE: 61J1-4.001   Qualifying Education 61J1-4.003   Continuing Education 61J1-4.007   Renewal of Inactive Registrations, Licenses and Certifications PURPOSE: The Board proposes the rule amendments to preclude diversity, equity, and inclusion content in courses and to include updated Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Law and Regulations education course requirements.

Summary

Qualifying and continuing education rules are being updated to preclude diversity, equity, and inclusion content in courses. The continuing education and renewal of inactive registrations, licenses, and certifications rules are being updated to include required Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Law and Regulations education course requirements. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 475.613(2), 475.614, 475.617 , 475.619 FS. LAW: 475.613, 475.615, 475.617, 475.618, 475.628 FS PRINT PUBLISH DATE: 8/12/2026   Vol. 52/156

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