Lake Technical College

2001 Kurt Street

Eustis, Florida 32726

352-589-2250

www.laketech.org

Institute of Public Safety

1565 Ken Bragg Way

Tavares, Florida 32778

352-742-6463

Instructional Service Centers

Lake Technical College – Clermont

1250 North Hancock Road

Clermont, Florida 34711

Lake Technical College – Lake County Animal Shelter

12280 County Road 448

Tavares, Florida 32778

Lake Technical College – Transportation Innovation Hub

950 Captain Haynes Road

Tavares, Florida 32778

Lake Technical College – South

1000 Bloxam Avenue

Clermont, Florida 34711

Lake Technical College is accredited by:

The Commission of the Council on Occupational Education

Cognia

Welcome to Lake Technical College, where your future begins today.

For nearly 60 years, Lake Tech has proudly served our community as a premier

provider of high-quality workforce education. Thousands of students have walked

through our doors with a goal—and left with the skills, confidence, and credentials

needed to launch meaningful and rewarding careers.

At Lake Tech, we are committed to helping you succeed. Our nationally recognized

programs are designed to equip you with real-world skills that lead directly to

employment in high-demand industries. From the moment you enroll, our dedicated

faculty, staff, and administrators are here to support you, challenge you, and help you

reach your full potential.

What sets Lake Tech apart is our strong partnership with local business and industry

leaders. Our programs are developed in direct collaboration with employers to ensure

the training you receive reflects the skills companies are actively seeking. Whether you

are pursuing a Career and Technical Certificate, an Applied Technology Diploma, or

participating in one of our Adult Education programs—including GED® preparation,

ESOL, or academic support—you will be gaining practical knowledge that prepares you

for success in today’s workforce.

Lake Tech graduates are known for their professionalism, strong work ethic, and

industry-ready skills. Our community recognizes the value of a Lake Tech education,

and employers consistently look to our graduates to fill critical workforce needs.

When you choose Lake Technical College, you are choosing more than a school—you

are choosing a pathway to opportunity.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. We look forward to celebrating

your success.

Your career starts here. Your future starts now!

DeAnna D. Thomas

President

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Lake Technical College Board of Directors

Richard D. Keith, Chairperson

Carl “C.A.” Vossberg, IV, Vice-Chairperson

Jerry Cobb, Member

Isaac B. Deas, II, Ed.D, Member

Mickey G. Gauldin, P.E., Member

Timothy Morris, Member

Bonnie Onofre, Member

Lake Technical College Administration

DeAnna Thomas, M.A., President

Melissa Stephan, M.Ed., Vice President of Academic Affairs

Tonya Hefley, M.Ed., Vice President of Operations

Kimberly Frazier, M.A., Associate Vice President

Diana Marquez, M.Ed., Senior Administrator

MISSION

The mission of Lake Technical College is to be an integral component of the

economic growth and development in our communities by offering a variety of

high quality career-education and training opportunities.

VISION

To be the premier provider in a collaborative effort

for workforce development in our communities.

Lake Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender,

genetic information, age, pregnancy, disability, or marital status in its educational programs, services or

activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides access to its facilities to the

Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act,

or any other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.

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Student Calendar

1162.5 Instructional Hours* (7.5/hr day) = 155 class days

Date Description

Instructional

Days

August 10 First Day of Classes – Fall Semester Start (Monday)

September 7

Labor Day / Holiday (Monday)

October

November 11

November 23-27

Veterans’ Day / Holiday (Wednesday)

Thanksgiving Break (Monday – Friday)

December 21-31 Winter Break (Monday – Thursday)

January 1-5

January 6

January 18

Winter Break / Teacher Work Days (Friday – Tuesday)

Classes Resume – Spring Semester Start (Wednesday)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / Holiday (Monday)

February 15 Presidents’ Day / Holiday (Monday)

March 22-26

Spring Break (Monday – Friday)

April 16 No School / Good Friday (Friday)

May 31 Memorial Day / Holiday (Monday)

June 15

Last Day of Class (Tuesday)

155 Class days

Storm Make-up Days will be determined as needed.

*Lock-Step class calendars start/end dates may differ

Table of Contents

Lake Technical College

Mission................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Vision ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Governance ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Philosophy ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Academic Overview ............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Staff Information................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Admissions/Registration ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Career and Technical Education ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Testing Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

Career Dual Enrollment .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Work-based Activities ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Corporate and Community Training .................................................................................................................................. 8

Adult Education Programs ................................................................................................................................................ 9

GED Testing Service ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Foreign and International Diplomas/Degrees ................................................................................................................. 10

Transfer of Credit ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

Graduation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Honors Recognitions ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Student Support Services ............................................................................................................................................... 12

Career Advisors.............................................................................................................................................................. 12

Student Retention and Career Dual Enrollment Specialist.............................................................................................. 12

Student Success Counselor ........................................................................................................................................... 12

Disability Accommodations ............................................................................................................................................. 12

Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Veterans’ Educational Benefits ....................................................................................................................................... 15

Policies and General Information

Notification of Compliance .............................................................................................................................................. 19

Campus Safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Crisis Protocol ................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Safety in Private Spaces Act .......................................................................................................................................... 21

Preventing and Responding to Sex Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking .................................... 22

Controlled Substances (Alcohol, Drugs, Illegal Substances, Tobacco) .......................................................................... 22

Harassment .................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Public Safety Information Act 1997 ................................................................................................................................. 23

Searches ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Student Rights ................................................................................................................................................................. 24

Appeals Process and Grievance Procedure ................................................................................................................... 24

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ........................................................................................................ 24

Information to Which a Student May Not Have Access .................................................................................................. 25

Directory Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 25

School Officials with a Legitimate Educational Interest ................................................................................................... 26

Subpoena of Student Records ....................................................................................................................................... 26

Notification of Risk .......................................................................................................................................................... 26

Voters Registration ......................................................................................................................................................... 28

Student Responsibilities

Code of Student Conduct ............................................................................................................................................... 28

Bullying and Other Forms of Aggression ........................................................................................................................ 28

Unacceptable Behaviors................................................................................................................................................. 28

Academic Integrity .......................................................................................................................................................... 29

Children on Campus ....................................................................................................................................................... 30

Copyright Law and Lake Technical College’s Policy ....................................................................................................... 30

Academic Probation ....................................................................................................................................................... 31

Acceptable Dress ........................................................................................................................................................... 31

Internet Use Policy ......................................................................................................................................................... 32

Attendance Policy ........................................................................................................................................................... 33

General Information

Articulations .................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Bookstore ....................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Fees and Tuition............................................................................................................................................................. 34

Residency: Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes ....................................................................................................... 34

Grading System.............................................................................................................................................................. 36

Progress Reports ........................................................................................................................................................... 36

Insurance ....................................................................................................................................................................... 36

Job Placement Assistance ............................................................................................................................................. 36

Leaving Campus ............................................................................................................................................................ 37

Textbooks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37

Minimum Technical Requirements to Take Online Courses ........................................................................................... 37

Monies Owed Policy ....................................................................................................................................................... 37

Refund Policy ................................................................................................................................................................. 37

Returned Check Policy ................................................................................................................................................... 38

Schedule Changes ......................................................................................................................................................... 38

Student Withdrawals ...................................................................................................................................................... 39

Soliciting ......................................................................................................................................................................... 39

Student Vehicles ............................................................................................................................................................ 39

Transcripts ..................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Visitors ........................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Program and Course Descriptions, Career and Technical Education

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Veterinary Assisting ........................................................................................................................................................ 41

Architecture and Construction

Electricity ........................................................................................................................................................................ 41

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 .................................................................................... 42

Business Management and Administration

Accounting Operations ................................................................................................................................................... 43

Administrative Office Specialist ...................................................................................................................................... 43

Health Science

Emergency Medical Technician (ATD) .......................................................................................................................... 44

Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined ................................................................................................. 45

Medical Assisting ............................................................................................................................................................ 46

Nursing Assistant ........................................................................................................................................................... 47

Paramedic (ATD) ........................................................................................................................................................... 48

Patient Care Technician ................................................................................................................................................. 49

Pharmacy Technician ..................................................................................................................................................... 50

Phlebotomy .................................................................................................................................................................... 51

Practical Nursing ............................................................................................................................................................ 51

Hospitality and Tourism

Baking and Pastry Arts ................................................................................................................................................... 52

Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality.......................................................................................................................... 53

Human Services

Cosmetology .................................................................................................................................................................. 54

Facials Specialty ............................................................................................................................................................ 55

Nails Specialty ................................................................................................................................................................ 55

Information Technology

Cloud Computing & Virtualization ................................................................................................................................... 56

Computer Systems & Information Technology (CSIT) .................................................................................................... 57

Law, Public Safety, and Security

Basic Recruit Training Program for Florida Correctional Officers.................................................................................... 57

Crossover From Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer .................................................................................. 59

Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined ................................................................................................. 45

Florida Law Enforcement Academy ................................................................................................................................ 60

Public Safety Telecommunication ................................................................................................................................... 61

Criminal Justice Review Classes .................................................................................................................................... 62

Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing and Production Technology .................................................................................................... 62

Aluminum Welding and Fabrication ................................................................................................................................ 63

CNC Production Specialist ............................................................................................................................................. 63

Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 ............................................................................................................................... 64

Welding Technology ....................................................................................................................................................... 64

Welding Technology – Advanced ................................................................................................................................... 65

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Automotive Collision Technology Technician ................................................................................................................. 65

Diesel Systems Technician 1 and 2 ................................................................................................................................ 66

Master Automotive Service Technology 1 and 2............................................................................................................. 67

Full-Time Faculty/Leadership ............................................................................................................................................. 69

Part-Time Faculty ............................................................................................................................................................... 72

Main Campus Map ............................................................................................................................................................. 74

Institute of Public Safety Extension Campus Map .............................................................................................................. 76

Instructional Service Center – LTC - Clermont Map ........................................................................................................... 77

Instructional Service Center – LTC - Lake County Animal Shelter Map ............................................................................. 78

Instructional Service Center – LTC - Transportation Innovation Hub Map .......................................................................... 79

Instructional Service Center – LTC - South Map ................................................................................................................ 80

Main Campus and Institute of Public Safety Telephone Extensions ................................................................................... 81

Index ................................................................................................................................................................................. 82

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LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

The Lake Technical College* (Lake Tech and/or

LTC) main campus is located in central Florida at

2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, 32726, 352-589-2250,

and was known for many years as Lake County

Area Vocational Technical Center. LTC’s

extension campus, the Institute of Public Safety

Complex (IPS), is located at 1565 Ken Bragg Way,

Tavares, 32778, 352-742-6463. The IPS firing and

driving range is located in close proximity to IPS at

13000 Frankie’s Road, Tavares, 32778. LTC is a

public postsecondary education institution as

defined by Florida State Statute 1000.04(2).

In 1963 the Lake County School Board (LCSB)

requested approval from the Florida Department of

Education to build a vocational center. In the fall of

1965, state and federal construction funds were

received under the Vocational Education Act of

1963. While waiting for a facility to be built,

Cosmetology, Auto Mechanics and Business

Education programs began in the fall of 1966 in

Leesburg, Florida.

In July 1968 the main campus construction was

completed on the present 37½-acre site.

Construction for the IPS extension campus began

in 1992 and was completed in 1994. IPS is located

on two separate properties and includes state-of-

the-art firing and driving ranges as well as

classroom facilities for Firefighting/Emergency

Medical Technician - Combo, Florida Law

Enforcement Academy, the Basic Recruit Training

Program for Florida Correctional Officer, and the

Public Safety Telecommunication programs. LTC’s

campuses have grown to encompass 231,548

square feet.

In a joint venture with Lake Sumter State College,

Lake Technical College opened an Instructional

Service Center in Clermont in April of 2016. Lake

Technical College – Clermont is located on the

campus of Lake Sumter State College (LSSC) at

1250 North Hancock Road, Clermont, Florida.

Practical Nursing, Paramedic, and adult general

education programs are currently available at this

location.

In January 2018, the Center for Advanced

Manufacturing, located at the main campus, was

opened to prepare students for careers in many

aspects of manufacturing and to honor and

recognize the 300 plus local manufacturers in

Lake County.

In January 2021, Lake Technical College opened

Veterinary Assisting at the Lake County Animal

Shelter’s new location. The program is housed at

12280 County Road 448 in Tavares.

In continuing to serve the needs of Lake County,

Lake Tech partnered with the City of Tavares to

open the Lake Technical College - Transportation

Innovation Hub in Tavares. In August of 2024,

Diesel Systems Technician and Master

Automotive Service Technology programs moved

to the new location.

The newest location, Lake Technical College

South, is located in Clermont on Bloxom Avenue.

This innovative partnership, co-located with Lake

County Schools’ Flexible High School, expands

Lake Tech’s presence into the South Lake region

and increases access to workforce training

opportunities. The Electricity, HVAC, and

Paramedic programs will launch in fall 2026, with

additional programs planned for future expansion.

Currently, LTC offers over 35 postsecondary

certificate programs, short-term training, ESOL,

GED® Prep, and a variety of other services to the

community. LTC services cities, towns and

communities in Lake County and the Central

Florida area. Students from other areas of the

state and nation are also served.

Mission

The mission of Lake Technical College is to be an

integral component of the economic growth and

development in our communities by offering a

variety of high quality career-education and

training opportunities.

Vision

To be the premier provider in a collaborative effort

for workforce development in our communities.

Governance

Lake Technical College became a public

conversion charter school in July 2004 and is

governed by its Board of Directors under the

sponsorship of the LCSB as authorized by Florida

School Law 1002.34. In addition, LTC relies on

guidance from program advisory committees in

order to provide industry-standard training that

addresses the needs of business, industry and the

community.

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Lake Technical College Board of Directors

Richard Keith, Chairperson, Fire Chief - City of

Tavares

Carl “C.A.” Vossberg, IV, Vice-Chairperson,

President of Electron Machine Corporation

Jerry Cobb, Owner of Cobb’s Triangle Tractor

Isaac B. Deas, II, Ed.D., Consultant

Mickey G. Gauldin, P.E., Former Director of

Customer Services Eastern Division of Sumter

Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Timothy Morris, Owner of Ernie Morris

Enterprises and member of the Lake County

Board of County Commissioners

Bonnie Onofre, Former Assistant Vice President

of Orlando Health & Chief Nursing Officer of

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital

Philosophy

 At Lake Technical College, we believe in the

power of education and meaningful work to

transform lives and strengthen our community.

 We believe in helping students discover their

strengths through thoughtful assessment of

their abilities, interests, and career goals so

they can pursue realistic and rewarding

pathways to employment.

 We believe in providing equitable access to

high-quality workforce training programs and

delivering comprehensive student support

services that empower every learner to

succeed.

 We believe in creating engaging, hands-on

learning environments that develop technical

expertise, strengthen academic foundations,

and cultivate the professional work habits

demanded by today’s employers.

 We believe in maintaining relevant, high-

quality programs through continuous

evaluation and improvement, guided by the

input of business and industry partners,

advisory committee members, community

stakeholders, students, and educators.

 We believe in innovative teaching strategies,

modern technology, and industry-aligned

curriculum that prepare students to meet and

exceed workforce expectations.

 We believe in lifelong learning, responsible

citizenship, and fostering individual confidence

so that our graduates are prepared to

contribute to their communities and thrive in

an evolving global economy.

Accreditation

Lake Technical College is accredited by the

Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell

Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia

30350, 770.396-3898, www.council.org, and

Cognia , 9115 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta,

Georgia 30009, 888.413.3669. Various programs

are certified by the following program-specific

accrediting bodies: Commission on Accreditation

of Allied Health Education Programs upon the

recommendation of the Medical Assisting

Education Review Board, Florida State Board of

Nursing, Commission on Accreditation of

Education Programs for the EMS Professions

(CoAEMSP), American Society of Health-System

Pharmacists, Florida Criminal Justice Standards

and Training Commission, Florida Fire Academy,

American Culinary Federation, ASE Education

Foundation and Florida State Board of

Cosmetology. All programs offered at LTC are

approved and regulated by the Florida Department

of Education.

Academic Overview

Lake Tech offers a variety of programs and

classes in the following five categories.

Career and Technical Education is designed to

train students for entry-level employment. Clock

hour credit earned in Career and Technical

Education certificate programs may transfer for

credit to other postsecondary institutions.

A Certificate of Completion and/or licensure

eligibility is issued to each student who

successfully completes the competencies and

meets the basic skills grade level for the Career

and Technical Education program in which the

student is enrolled. Recognition of Achievement

certificates showing the number of hours

successfully completed are awarded for

Continuing Workforce Education and fee-based

classes.

Lake Technical College uses a two-semester

calendar, with the fall semester for most programs

lasting from mid-August through December and

the spring semester starting in January and ending

the middle of June. Short programs and licensure

programs may start earlier or later than this

schedule. The school calendar aligns where

possible with the LCSB K-12 calendar for the

convenience of adult students who are also

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parents of school-aged children. However, all

holidays do not correlate and the spring semester

is extended through June. These exceptions are

necessary in order to provide sufficient

instructional hours to meet required program

lengths as set forth by the Florida Department of

Education (FLDOE) curriculum frameworks.

As a postsecondary institution, Lake Technical

College is part of Florida’s statewide course

numbering system. The major purpose of this

system is to facilitate the transfer of certificate

program course credits among participating

institutions. (This system pertains only to Career

and Technical Education certificate programs.) For

more information, see the “Transfer Credit” section

in this catalog.

Adult Education includes Adult Basic Education

(ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages

(ESOL), GED preparation and Academic Skills

Building (ASB). Instruction is provided to help

adults learn academic skills necessary to become

successful in their educational and/or career

choice. Integrated Education and Training (IET) is

provided through the Pathways Plus Program

(P3), which provides an opportunity for some GED

students to concurrently work towards completing

the State of Florida High School Diploma along

with a specific career and technical education

postsecondary program

Corporate and Community Training provides

short-term, not-for-credit training on a part-time

basis to enable students to supplement their

present job skills, to explore a new career, or just

for fun. These courses operate throughout the

year, both on- and off campus.

Staff Information

Executive Leadership:

DeAnna Thomas, President

Melissa Stephan, Vice President of Academic

Affairs

Tonya Hefley, Vice President of Operations

Kimberly Frazier, Associate Vice President

Diana Marquez, Senior Administrator

Leadership:

Amy DiNella, Director of Finance

Kathy Coy, Director of Financial Aid

Samantha Hayes, Dean of Student Services

Faculty:

All full-time faculty hold Florida teaching

certificates. In addition, the majority of faculty hold

bachelor’s degrees or higher. Non-degreed faculty

are experts within their field validated by years of

industry experience and certification. Career-

technical faculty have a minimum of five years’

experience in their field or a bachelor’s degree and

two years’ experience in-field. All full-time faculty,

upon employment, participate in a new teacher

orientation which is designed to support teachers’

professional growth. The foundational principles of

the program are the Florida Educator

Accomplished Practices and the Professional

Educator Competence for certification. All faculty

maintain close working relationships with industry

partners and stay abreast of industry trends

through active industry-specific advisory

committees. A list of full and part-time faculty for

certificate programs may be found in the back of

this catalog.

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Admissions/

Registration

Lake Technical College makes every effort to

meet the needs of both enrolled students and

those interested in program offerings.

Applicants may apply online at www.laketech.org

or in person in the Admissions Office, Career

advisors are available for educational and career

counseling Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to

6:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to

4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Summer hours and scheduled holidays may differ.

Lake Technical College does not discriminate on

the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,

gender, genetic information, age, pregnancy,

disability, or marital status in its educational

programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or

employment practices. The district also provides

access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other

patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy

Scouts of America Equal Access Act, or any other

youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States

Code as a patriotic society.

Lake Technical College is not an international

school and as such does not accept students with

an M-1 visa status. Students must be United

States Citizens, Non-Citizen National, or Qualified

Alien in order to enroll in career and technical

education programs.

Career and Technical Education

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and

should be academically, physically and

emotionally capable of meeting the essential tasks

of the chosen program. Documentation of the

completion of a high school diploma or its

equivalent may be required for some programs. As

identified in the Master Plan of Instruction, some

programs may specify additional admission

requirements.

Lake Technical College accepts high school

diplomas from public and private secondary

schools within the United States educational

system, provided the issuing institution holds a

valid and recognized accreditation from an

established regional or national accrediting body.

Additionally, LTC also accepts a State of Florida

High School Diploma or a General Education

Development (GED®) credential diploma. The

diploma must be recognized by GED® Testing in

Washington D.C.. Students who have completed a

secondary education in a homeschool setting must

submit a fully executed Homeschool Affidavit form

in accordance with applicable state guidelines.

This form is available in the Admissions Office.

LTC reserves the right to request supporting

documentation to verify the legitimacy of any

credential, including official academic transcripts,

proof of institutional accreditation, and clarification

of the diploma type. It is the responsibility of the

prospective student to secure and submit all

required diplomas, transcripts, affidavits, and

supporting accreditation documentation prior to

enrollment.

In most programs, qualified new students are

accepted several times a year on a space-

available basis. Start dates are available in the

course schedule which is published at

www.laketech.org. Career Dual Enrollment (CDE)

is available to eligible high school students. The

registration process is noted in the CDE

application which is available on the website.

A Basic Skills Assessment may be required prior

to acceptance into programs. These tests include,

but are not limited to CASAS GOALS, the Test of

Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), and the Basic

Abilities Test (BAT). Fees for these evaluations

are non-refundable, and are good for thirty days

from the date of payment.

Admissions procedures for certificate programs

are:

 Complete an LTC online application.

 Take the basic skills examination, if required.

 Meet with a career advisor.

To finalize enrollment:

 Explore your funding options. Lake Tech

offers Pell grants, accepts Bright Futures and

the Florida Prepaid College Plan. Most

programs are approved for VA education

benefits.

 Enroll in your program. Meet with a career

advisor to discuss test scores, career goals,

and program requirements. Submit your

residency documentation and enroll in your

program. Students in the Paramedic (ATD),

Emergency Medical Technician (ATD), Florida

Law Enforcement Academy, Basic Recruit

Training Program for Florida Correctional

Officers, Public Safety Telecommunication,

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and the Firefighter/Emergency Medical

Technician (EMT) – Combined programs can

enroll at the Institute of Public Safety.

 Complete your enrollment. Pay tuition and

fees. Take your picture for a student ID. LTC

accepts cash, credit cards, and personal

checks in the Business Office. You may also

pay online using your “Student Portal” or in the

Institute of Public Safety main office for Florida

Law Enforcement Academy, Basic Recruit

Training Program for Florida Correctional

Officers, Public Safety Telecommunication

and Firefighter/EMT – Combined programs.

 Complete new student orientation. Go to

https://www.laketech.org/current-

students/orientation and follow the

instructions.

 Students requesting disability

accommodations should self-disclose the

disability and must provide supporting

documentation.

Students are also strongly encouraged to attend a

Program Information Session or contact the

program instructor prior to their first day of class

with any questions.

A career advisor will review all student

applications, explain admission requirements, and

recommend program placement based on student

interest, aptitude, training, and space availability.

In the event classes are full, qualified student

applicants will be enrolled according to specific

priorities as established by LTC. Preference will be

given to veterans of the Armed Forces of the

United States who separated under honorable

conditions if that person’s enrollment is directly

related to present employment or to securing

employment.

Testing Requirements

All applicants for Career and Technical Education

(CTE) programs 450 hours or more, with the

exception of Florida Law Enforcement Academy

applicants, take a state mandated basic skills

evaluation prior to enrollment. Basic skills

evaluation scores must be valid at the time of

enrollment. Testers must be 16 years of age or

older.

If a student has met or exceeded standard scores

on one area of one test, they may use another test

to meet the additional skill area requirements. It is

acceptable to combine test scores from more than

one test. (Rule 6A-10.315, F.A.C.)

Assessment instruments meeting this requirement

include:

Per 2020, FS 1008.30 – Common placement

testing for public postsecondary education and

Rule 6a-10.040 (eff. 2/16/21)

No expiration date:

 Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), Forms

11 and 12, 2017;

 Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment

System (CASAS), GOALS 900 Series, 2019;

 2014 GED® Tests: Reasoning through

Language Arts and Mathematical Reasoning

where a minimum score as required in Rule

6A-6.0201, F.A.C (eff. 3/23/16), has been

attained on each test.

Good for 2 years from the date of testing:

 A common placement test where a minimum

score has been achieved pursuant to Rule 6A-

10.0315, F.A.C.(eff. 9/24/19);

 PERT, SAT (The College Board), ACT, Next

Generation, ACCPLACER (The College

Board)

Per 2020, FS 1004.91, FS 1008.30, and the 2021

CTE Basic Skills Assessment Technical

Assistance Paper – Requirements for career

education program basic skills include programs

450 hours or more.

 An adult student with a disability may be

exempted. (per Rule 6a-10.040(eff. 2/16/21),

FS 1004.02(6)(eff. 2020) – must follow LTC

policy and process);

 A student who possesses a college degree at

the associate in applied science level or

higher;

 Any student who entered 9th grade in a

Florida public school in the 2003-2004 school

year, or any year thereafter, and earned a

Florida standard high school diploma.

(Graduated 2007+)

 A student who is serving as an active duty

member of any branch of the United States

Armed Services;

 A student who passes a state or national

industry certification or licensure examination

that is identified in State Board of Education

rules and aligned to the career education

program in which the student is enrolled;

 An adult student who is enrolled in an

apprenticeship program that is registered with

the Department of Education in accordance

with chapter 446;

 A student who demonstrates readiness for

public postsecondary education pursuant to s.

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1008.30 (see testing chart below) and

applicable rules adopted by the State Board of

Education. If a student has met or exceeded

standard scores in one area of one test,

another test may be used to meet the

additional skill area requirements. It is

acceptable to combine test scores from more

than one test;

 A student who was previously tested and

referred to developmental education at a

Florida College System (FCS) institution

college may be reported as meeting basic

skills requirements once they successfully

complete the required developmental

education and will not need to be retested.

 Students enrolled in school district or FCS

institution law enforcement training academies

are not subject to basic skills exit

requirements in s. 1004.91 F.S. or Rule 6A-

10.040 F.A.C. The Florida Department of Law

Enforcement (FDLE) has designated the

Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT) for use

with these students; please refer to s.

943.17(6), F.S., for more information. Any

candidate wishing to enter a law enforcement

academy that either (i) is a veteran as

classified in section 1.01(14), F.S., or (ii) holds

an associate degree or higher from an

accredited college or university is not required

to take the Law Enforcement Basic Abilities

Test. Please note that veteran is defined as

being honorably discharged from military

service. No other discharge classifications

qualify.

Applicants transferring appropriately leveled

TABE, CASAS GOALS, GED® test sections, or

other common placement tests must do so by

having an official score report sent directly to the

Admissions Office prior to enrollment in the

program. Scores brought by hand will be accepted

only if the document provided by the outside

testing center is in a sealed envelope.

Florida Law Enforcement Academy and Basic

Recruit Training Program for Florida Correctional

Officers students are required to take the BAT as

per Florida Department of Law Enforcement

(FDLE) requirements.

In addition to a basic skills evaluation, Practical

Nursing and Firefighter/Emergency Medical

Technician - Combined applicants must take the

TEAS. Please note that LTC does not accept

online or un-proctored TEAS exams. Emergency

Medical Technician applicants only take the TEAS.

Picture identification, such as a valid driver’s

license, is required. Walk-in testing days are

Mondays and Wednesdays, at 8am and 12:30pm.

Appointments are also available Monday through

Friday; testing days and times are subject to

change. Please call 352.589.2250 for an

appointment and to confirm or visit

www.laketech.org for more information. Children

may not be brought to the testing area or left alone

on campus. Scores may be obtained from a career

advisor.

Testing Availability and Cost

Assessment Center appointments are available

Monday - Friday and walk-ins (no appointment

necessary) are available from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30

p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students

must check in at the College lobby prior to testing.

The fee for the Basic Skills Test is $25.00, BAT is

$39.00 (paid at pearsonvue.com), and TEAS is

$90.00. Testing fees must be paid prior to testing

in the Business Office. This Business Office is

open Monday 7:45a.m. – 6:00p.m., Tuesday–

Thursday 7:45a.m. – 4:00p.m., and Friday

8:00a.m. – 11:30a.m. All fees are non-refundable,

and are good for 30 days. Individuals taking the

CASAS GOALS for purposes other than LTC

enrollment will be charged $50.00 for testing.

Remediation of Basic Skills

Students who do not meet the basic skills exit

scores set by the Florida Department of Education

for their program are strongly encouraged to begin

attending remediation classes prior to or at the

time of enrollment in a Career and Technical

Education program and make acceptable progress

as determined by the ASB faculty member. Lake

Technical College follows vendor guidelines for all

retesting. Students with an approved early testing

waiver may be permitted to test early. It is highly

recommended students meet state mandated

basic skills requirements by the time they have

completed 50% of their program. Students who do

not meet state mandated basic skills exit scores

may not receive a certificate of completion as per

Florida Department of Education rules.

Some basic skills test scores are good for two

years and must be valid at the time of enrollment.

Basic skills test scores that expire during

continuous enrollment remain valid until the end of

such enrollment. Under continuous enrollment,

students must be enrolled at least 50% of each

semester. Continuous enrollment applies to

attendance in a single program.

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Disability Waiver for the Basic Skills

Evaluation

LTC provides waivers to students with disabilities

as defined in Section 1004.02(6) of the Florida

Statutes to meet the career basic skills grade

levels required for completion of career and

technical programs as described in rule 6A-

10.040(2).

A LTC student with a documented disability, who

is registered for remediation through adult

education, and has completed 90% of the

competencies of a career and technical program

of study with a cumulative grade point average of

at least 80% or higher, may petition to receive a

waiver for the basic skills exit exam after

attempting to pass it on at least two occasions.

Prerequisites for Requesting an Exemption of

the Basic Skills Exit Requirement

1. The student must have completed 90% of the

competencies in the career and technical

program of study with a cumulative GPA of

80% or higher;

2. Student must have the recommendation of

their CTE and Ad Ed program instructors;

3. Student must have documentation on file in

the special populations staff’s office showing

the student’s disability substantially interferes

with his/her ability to pass the basic skills exit

requirements;

4. Student must have taken a basic skills

evaluation two times before petitioning for an

exemption.

Process to Request a Basic Skills Waiver

1. Students will complete a Basic Skills Waiver

Request Form after meeting the requirements

listed above. The Forms are available from the

special populations staff. A Basic Skills Waiver

committee will convene to deliberate the

waiver request. The Committee may consider

the following:

a. The student’s documented disability;

b. The student’s achievement in the career

and technical program of study;

c. The student’s remediation effort to satisfy

the basic skills exit requirement;

d. The student’s job opportunities and any

other pertinent data.

2. The Committee shall approve or disapprove

the student’s request for a Basic Skills Waiver

based on majority vote.

3. The Basic Skills Waiver committee may

include the following LTC officials:

a. Dean of Student Services

b. Program administrator

c. Student Success Counselor

d. special populations staff

e. Adult Education Coordinator

4. Documentation of a student’s petition for a

waiver of the basic skills exit requirement shall

be maintained by the College for audit

purposes. LTC may report a student with a

Basic Skills Waiver as a program completer.

Whenever the committee denies a student’s

petition for a waiver of the basic skills exit

requirement, the student may appeal the decision

to the President of LTC. The student must file a

written appeal within 30 days of receiving the

written notification of disapproval. The Dean of

Student Services shall render a decision in writing

to the student within 30 days after receiving the

appeal.

Career Dual-Enrollment

Career Dual Enrollment (CDE) is an option for

high school students to enroll in post-secondary

courses to earn elective or vocational credit

toward high school graduation requirements and

to receive hours toward a career and technical

program certificate. Students receive two

additional quality points on their weighted GPA for

courses successfully completed within the

program (6.0 on a 4.0 scale).

To participate in CDE, a student must:

 Be at least 16 years of age and in the 11th or

12th grade. Students that enroll in their senior

year may not be able to complete a program

as a high school student. Opportunity to

complete as an adult student is available.

 Have a viable career-technical goal.

 Have a minimum of a 2.0 unweighted GPA

and be on target for graduation. All students

are strongly encouraged to have passed all

state required tests/exams prior to dual

enrollment.

 Have good attendance and discipline records.

 Have basic skills scores within 2 grade levels

of state mandated exit requirements for

completion of the program.

 Have completed a program shadow in the

program of choice.

Achievement of these eligibility requirements must

be documented prior to a student’s enrollment in a

CDE program.

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Tuition and some fees for CDE students are

waived; some fees are the student’s responsibility.

Fees assessed may include lab kit, insurance,

drug screen, uniforms, certification fees, etc.

Students attending public secondary schools,

home school, and private schools are provided

books at no charge. Uniforms are required.

Financial assistance is not available for CDE

students.

CDE Applications are accepted for the fall and the

spring terms. Testing and program shadow must

be completed prior to the deadline for each term.

CDE students must be in good standing at the end

of each school year to be eligible to return and

continue their program. specific requirements

such as age, possession of a valid driver’s license,

full time only enrollment, etc. Specifics are noted

on the online CDE application. Contact

Admissions for details.

Work-based Activities

In-School Shop/lab Activities Customer

Service Experiences

On campus customer service experiences, like all

other LTC work-based learning activities, focus on

the objectives of developing and apply “real world”

experience using the knowledge and skills

attained in the program and providing objective

input from potential employers or customers of

program graduates. Customer service, which is

incorporated in Accounting Operations,

Administrative Office Specialist, Automotive

Collision Repair and Refinishing, Welding

Technology, Cosmetology, and other programs,

involves the public and is an important component

of each program. Students are under the direct

supervision of the program instructor(s).

Because customer service activities are an

integral part of the CTE program and completed in

the program classroom/lab setting, training

agreements are not required. Since attendance is

taken in the classroom/lab setting, additional time

sheets are not required, but services and/or

project completions are monitored and tracked by

the instructor(s). Student evaluations include

instructor evaluation and customer feedback.

To ensure consistency in recordkeeping and

monitoring of customer service funds, the Board

approved procedures for Customer Service listed

in LTC’s Policies and Procedures Manual must be

followed.

Cooperative Education assists students in

academic, career-technical, economic and social

development. There is a responsibility to the

school, to the community and to industry that must

be considered when accepting students into this

on-the-job learning opportunity. Students must be

enrolled in their last course of their program in

order to participate in Co-op. In addition, basic

skills exit levels must be met and the student can

have no outstanding debt with the school.

Students must be approved by administration for

Co-op prior to beginning, including clearance

through financial aid. Co-op positions may be paid

or voluntary.

Job Shadowing is an opportunity for students to

learn more about the workplace and the actual job

duties expected in their chosen program. Job

Shadowing must be unpaid and no more than

eight days in length per site. Longer job shadows

may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Students may suggest sites and make the initial

contact, but all requested job shadowing must be

verified by the faculty member with the owner or

supervisor of the site of the proposed job

shadowing site prior to the actual job shadowing.

Clinical Practicum, Externship, and Internship

Work-based experiences, such as clinical,

practicum, externship and internship, are an

integral part of most licensing programs. Students

are required to participate in administering direct

patient care under the guidance of a faculty

member or preceptor as well as some

observational experiences. Students are assessed

in their knowledge, skills and professional skills

while participating in these work-based

experiences. Clinical, practicum, externship and

internship sites are pre-arranged by the faculty

member or department chair and are established

by a contract with the facility.

Corporate and Community Training

Short-term, instructor-led, and online courses

designed to meet the needs of industry and the

community are offered through evening and

weekend career-technical courses. Some classes

may also be available during daytime hours.

Students enroll to supplement their present job

skills, to explore a new career, or just for fun.

These courses operate weekly, both on- and off-

campus. These offerings are not accredited by the

Council on Occupational Education and do not

qualify for Title IV financial aid assistance.

General information about courses and

customized training is available under the

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Corporate & Community Training page at

https://www.laketech.org/corporate-community-

training/ or by calling the Corporate and

Community Training Coordinator at 352.589.2250,

x1885. A program schedule for class listings and

times is available online at

https://www.laketech.org/corporate-community-

training/continuing-education or in the lobby area

at the main campus. Registration and payment are

also available at this site.

Payments can be made online while registering for

courses or at least a week prior to the start of the

class. If a registered student is unable to attend a

class, he/she should contact the Corporate and

Community Training Coordinator as soon as

possible.

Students are not considered registered and their

seat in the class is not secured until they make

payment in the form of cash, check, money order,

Visa, MasterCard, Discover, voucher, or billing

letter from a business or agency. Payments can

also be made online at LakeTech.org via the

Quick Pay button, by mail to Lake Technical

College, 2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, FL 32726, Attn:

Corporate & Community Training, or preferably at

https://www.laketech.org/corporate-community-

training/continuing-education. If you previously

registered for the course and then decide to pay

later, you may follow the same process as before,

i.e., registering at this site, and then pay

online. You will not be enrolled twice.

Adult Education Programs

Adult Education facilitates the learning and

application of academic and career-related soft

skills associated with overall success in life. It is

comprised of Adult Basic Education (ABE),

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL),

Florida High School Equivalency (GED ®) exam

preparation and Academic Skills Building (ASB).

These offerings are not accredited by the Council

on Occupational Education and do not qualify for

Title IV financial aid assistance. Adult Education

classes are offered on the main campus, at

various sites throughout Lake County, and online.

A list of sites is available in the Admissions Office.

Lake Tech also offers specialized training for adult

education students that focuses on key careers to

further develop education and employment

opportunities. Through the Pathways Plus

Program (P3), integrated education combined with

career training and high school completion as well

as English language learning is now available for

such career and technical education programs as

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and

Refrigeration, and Professional Culinary Arts &

Hospitality.

ABE classes are available for those individuals

who need remediation in reading and/or math.

This program is available days, evenings and

online. Consult Admissions for qualifying scores

for online classes.

ESOL classes are available for adult students

seeking instruction in the English language. This

program is available days and evenings with

blended remote learning components. The

program includes practical conversational practice

in pronunciation, stress, and intonation, as well as

career and workforce preparation activities.

The GED® preparation program prepares

students for the Florida High School Equivalency

Test through an individualized course of study.

This program is available days, evenings and

online. Upon completion of study, students who

pass the official GED® test will be awarded a

State of Florida High School Diploma.

Underage testing: students who are 16 or 17 years

of age, must file a formal declaration of intent to

terminate school enrollment pursuant to Section

1003.21(1)(c), Florida Statutes, and submit a

signed and notarized Underage Testing Form in

order to take the tests. Please visit ged.fldoe.org

for more information on underage testing.

Although not required, students may opt to take

GED ® preparatory classes at any time.

Prior to enrollment in the program, a skill level

assessment of reading and math is required to

determine placement for classroom instruction.

The results of these tests enable faculty to

determine strengths and weaknesses so as to

prepare an individualized course of study for each

student. Official GED® practice tests are

administered as part of the program. Students

without a high school diploma who are enrolled in

day career-technical programs may work

concurrently toward a Florida High School

Diploma while on campus. Lake Technical College

is a designated Pearson testing site and provides

GED ® testing in its Assessment Center.

ASB is a career and technical education support

program offered days, evenings and online for

students who may need to improve their skills in

reading and/or math. Students are evaluated and

individual study plans are written for each subject.

Students work at their own pace using a variety of

materials that provide continuous feedback and

evaluation.

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Admission Procedures for Face-to-Face ABE,

GED, and ASB Classes

 Complete an online school application

 Complete basic skills testing such CASAS

GOALS

 Meet with a career advisor about CASAS

GOALS scores

 Register in the Admissions Office

 Pay tuition in the Business Office or pay online

at www.laketech.org via the Student Portal

 Attend orientation (main campus only)

Students who score below 4.0 in reading or math

are strongly encouraged to enroll in the learning

literacy program with the Lake County Library

system. See a counselor/career advisor for more

information.

Admission Procedures for Online ABE, ESOL,

GED, and ASB Classes

 Complete an online school application

 Complete basic skills testing such as CASAS

GOALS (Students must have at least a 6.0

grade equivalency score in Reading to be

eligible for the online class)

 Meet with a career advisor about CASAS

GOALS scores

 Register in the Admissions Office

 Pay tuition in the Business Office or pay

online at www.laketech.org via the online

Student Portal

 Complete the mandatory orientation online.

Students who score below a 6.0 in reading on the

CASAS GOALS will be required to enroll face-to-

face. See a career advisor for more information.

ESOL

 Complete an online school application

 Complete the CASAS STEPS Reading and

Listening tests

 Meet with a career advisor about scores

 Register in the Admissions Office

 Pay tuition in the Business Office or pay

online at www.laketech.org via the online

Student Portal

GED® Testing Service

Candidates interested in taking the GED® test

must process through the GED® Testing Service

(GEDTS) Portal, www.GED.com. For information

on creating an account, exceptions,

accommodations, canceling or rescheduling or

requesting a transcript may be found at

www.GED.com.

Foreign and International

Diplomas/Degrees

Lake Technical College accepts foreign and

international diplomas and degrees if they are

translated into English and evaluated by a

credential evaluation service. Credential

evaluation services provide objective evaluations

of US equivalents of foreign education. To be

accepted, a credential evaluation report must

include a statement of the diploma/degree

equivalent for US education.

There are several foreign credential services

available to students. The agencies listed are

supplied as a convenience. Each agency charges

a fee for their services. Fees for the evaluation

tend to range from $150.00 to $250.00 depending

on the amount of detail required and the speed of

response. The applicant is responsible for paying

the credential evaluation and translation fees.

 SPAN TRAN The Evaluation Company

2400 Augusta Dr Suite 451

Houston, TX 77057

Phone: 1 929.480.6977

Spanish Phone: 1 929.384.7182

www.evalcompany.com

 Global Education Group, Inc.

One South Church Avenue, Suite 1200

Tucson, AZ 85701

Phone: 1-520-202-7800

www.globaledu.com

 Josef Silny and Associates

7101 SW 102 Avenue

Miami, FL 33173

Phone: 1-305-273-1616

www.jsilny.com

 World Education Services

New York, NY

Phone: 1-800-361-3106-

www.wes.org

It is the student’s responsibility to have foreign and

international diplomas and/or degrees translated

into English, evaluated and delivered to LTC prior

to enrollment.

Students holding foreign and international

diplomas and/or degrees have the right to have

their language abilities assessed to determine if

their skills are sufficient to enable them to benefit

from LTC’s program offerings.

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Transfer of Credit

Transfer between Lake Technical College

programs:

Students desiring to transfer between programs at

LTC must meet with a career advisor. The student

will visit the desired program prior to transferring.

Both the sending and receiving faculty, the

program administrator, the Dean of Student

Services, and the Financial Aid Office, if

applicable, must be involved in the transfer. In

some cases, a Student Intervention Team (SIT)

meeting will be held to review the request.

Transfers should be made as early as possible,

preferably within the first five days of the student's

enrollment. Some programs have transferable

competencies to other programs. Students may

not transfer from one program to another more

than once in one academic year. Students who

have paid for a LTC FDLE background check for

initial entry into a program will not have to repeat

the background check for entry into another

program as long as the check was at the same

level and successfully completed within six months

of application to the new program. It is the

applicant’s responsibility to request that the

background check results be forwarded to the

applied-to program and to notify a career advisor

so that the fee may be waived. If questions arise

concerning any student’s status, administration

reserves the right to require another drug test. See

a career advisor for more information.

Transfer among Postsecondary Institutions:

Students transferring to LTC from another

institution must file their application and supporting

academic documents in the Admissions Office.

Students must be in good standing at the

transferring institution. Transcripts are reviewed

for transfer of credit and placement prior to

enrollment.

All transfers are considered on an individual basis

provided space is available, and admission

requirements are met. Student placement will be

the result of mutual planning by the student,

faculty member, career advisor, and

administration. Some licensure programs may

have additional transfer requirements to ensure

that licensure and certification standards are met.

These requirements are set forth in program

information and application packets and on the

school website.

Florida Statute 1007.24(7) states that:

Any student who transfers among postsecondary

institutions that are fully accredited by a regional

or national accrediting agency recognized by the

United States Department of Education and that

participate in the statewide course numbering

system shall be awarded credit by the receiving

institution for courses satisfactorily completed by

the student at the previous institutions. Credit shall

be awarded if the courses are judged by the

appropriate statewide course numbering system

faculty committees representing school districts,

public postsecondary educational institutions and

participating nonpublic postsecondary educational

institutions to be academically equivalent to

courses offered at the receiving institution,

including equivalency of faculty credentials,

regardless of the public or nonpublic control of the

previous institution. The Department of Education

shall ensure that credits to be accepted by a

receiving institution are generated in courses for

which the faculty possess credentials that are

comparable to those required by the accrediting

association of the receiving institution. The award

of credit may be limited to courses that are

entered in the statewide course numbering

system. Credits awarded pursuant to this

subsection shall satisfy institutional requirements

on the same basis as credits awarded to native

students.

Course credit for licensure:

Students possessing active professional licenses

or state certifications may be granted course

credit. Proof of any active license must be

submitted to a career advisor prior to enrollment.

Lake Technical College does not grant course

credit for experiential learning.

Graduation

Lake Technical College holds commencement

ceremonies each year honoring all CTE and Adult

Education graduates. Students walk in cap and

gown attire purchased through the Business

Office. Only approved accessories may be worn

with caps and gowns. Students may participate in

end-of-program ceremonies (i.e., Capping and

Pinning) with minimal completion of requirements

pending provided they obtain prior approval.

CTE students are eligible for the graduation

ceremony once the following criteria are met:

1. On track to complete all Occupational

Completion Points and/or courses by a

determined deadline with a passing grade.

2. On track to complete all competencies as

stated in the Master Plan of Instruction.

3. Completion of state mandated exit

requirements for basic skills, if applicable.

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4. Be in good standing regarding attendance (no

more than 10% absences). Have all make-up

time completed.

5. Completion of the application for graduation

and exit interview.

6. Clearance of all monies owed.

State of Florida High School diploma recipients

are those who have successfully completed GED®

testing with at least the required minimum scores.

These students may participate in a special

graduation or celebratory ceremony offered each

year.

Honors Recognitions

Students who perform exceptionally well in their

program are recognized in various ways. Students

with near perfect attendance and progress in their

programs are recognized monthly. The National

Technical Honor Society is available to CTE

students having completed 50% or more of the

program, maintaining a 93 or better grade average

with at least 90% attendance (or higher if noted in

Master Plan of Instruction), and having a faculty

member recommendation. The National Adult

Education Honor Society is available to students

meeting the NTHS criteria for attendance,

cooperation and work ethic.

Student

Support

Services

Student Services staff focuses on the needs of the

individual student and helps to bring together the

resources of LTC. Lake Technical College refrains

from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as

making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more),

including contacts by phone, email, or in-person,

or engage in same-day recruitment and

registration for the purpose of securing Service

member enrollments or any other specific

classification of student. The process begins with

academic assessment and program advisement

with a career advisor to develop a career action

plan. It continues with support throughout a

student’s enrollment at LTC.

Career Advisors

Career advisors are available to assist students

with career and academic advice and financial

hardship concerns. Walk-ins or appointments may

be made on Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to

6:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to

4:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Summer and holiday hours may vary.

Student Retention and Career Dual

Enrollment Specialist

LTC employs a Student Retention Specialist who

works with students and faculty to track

attendance, assist in developing strategies to

improve attendance, and coordinates make-up

time.

Student Success Counselor

A Student Success Counselor is available to assist

students with study skills, stress reduction, test-

taking anxiety, and other challenges. Walk-ins are

welcome, or appointments may be made.

Disability Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision

of accommodations for students with disabilities as

identified on the secondary student’s IEP or 504

plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations

plan to meet individual needs to ensure equal

access. Postsecondary students with disabilities

must self-identify, present documentation, request

accommodations if needed, and develop a plan

with their postsecondary provider.

Students desiring accommodations or updates to

their accommodations are encouraged to self-

identify before or as soon as possible to the

special populations staff and provide

documentation that clearly shows evidence of a

disability and applicable accommodations. The

special populations staff will schedule a meeting

with the student and faculty to discuss the

documented disability and applicable

accommodations.

Accommodations received in postsecondary

education may differ from those received in

secondary education and are reasonable as they

relate to the industry or field. Accommodations

may change the way the student is instructed.

Students with disabilities may need

accommodations in such areas as instructional

methods and materials, assignments,

assessments, time demands, schedules, learning

environment, assistive technology and special

communication systems. Accommodations

regarding skills achievement will align with

industry standards. Note: attendance does not

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qualify as an accommodation. Documentation of

the accommodation requested and provided is

maintained in a confidential file.

Students in need of academic accommodations for

a disability may consult with the special

populations staff to arrange appropriate

accommodations. Students are required to give

reasonable notice (typically 5 working days) prior

to requesting an accommodation.

Vocational Rehabilitation

The Florida Department of Education Division of

Vocational Rehabilitation sponsors eligible,

disabled students who need training or retraining

to secure suitable employment. For detailed

information, please call 407-897-2700.

Division of Blind Services

The Division of Blind Services provides special

assistance for the visually impaired, which may

include equipment, counseling, and medical

assistance. For information, please call 850-245-

0300.

Deaf Services

Florida Relay Service is the communications link

for people who are deaf, hard of hearing,

deaf/blind, or speech impaired. Through the

Florida Relay Service, people who use specialized

telephone equipment can communicate with

people who use standard telephone equipment.

More information about Florida Relay may be

found at https://www.ftri.org/relay.

To call Florida Relay, dial 7-1-1 or

1-800-676-3777.

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office is designed to coordinate

and consolidate financial resources and agency

services to meet as many needs as possible. This

office facilitates the student’s ability to complete a

training program and enter the workforce as a

taxpaying, contributing member of society. No

person or entity engaged in any student recruiting,

admission activity, or making the decisions

regarding the award of student financial

assistance may be provided commission, bonus,

or other incentive payment based directly or

indirectly on securing enrollments or federal

financial aid, including but not limited to Tuition

Assistance funds. Policies and guidelines for the

administration of all financial aid are established

according to federal and state law by the financial

aid committee(s) and published in the Financial

Aid Policies and Procedures Manual.

Financial aid is available to eligible students

through federal, state, local, and institutional

grants and scholarships. Lake Technical College

does not offer student loans.

Students enrolled in eligible certificate programs

may apply for financial aid and are encouraged to

submit applications as early as possible, as

processing and verification can take several

weeks. All financial aid applications and required

documentation for the current academic year must

be completed by May 30 of the award year. The

Financial Aid Office can also provide information

about additional community resources.

Most of the financial aid at LTC is based on need,

and students must meet qualifying criteria to

receive assistance. Each applicant should

complete a Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA) and furnish documentation, if

needed, to verify eligibility.

Gainful Employment:

Gainful Employment disclosures are available on

the LTC website and upon request for each

financial aid eligible program.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for

Financial Aid Recipients

Federal regulations require the school to establish

Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress

(SAP) as a general eligibility requirement for Pell

Grant. A student must maintain satisfactory

academic progress in a CTE program to remain

eligible for Pell. To meet the SAP standards

adopted by LTC, a student must:

 Maintain a minimum average grade of C* for

each payment period. (Qualitative standard)

 Progress at a rate to complete the program

within the maximum time frame which is 150%

of scheduled program hours. (Quantitative

standard)

The qualitative and quantitative standards are

cumulative and include all periods of a student’s

enrollment. Please note that even periods in which

the student did not receive any federal aid are also

included in the evaluation of academic progress.

* Individual programs may have higher minimum

standards as listed in the program Master Plan of

Instruction. These higher standards must be met

for Title IV eligibility.

Evaluating Satisfactory Academic Progress for

Financial Aid Recipients

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is

evaluated at the end of each payment period. If a

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student does not meet SAP standards, the student

will be issued a warning and placed on probation

for the next payment period. Failure to meet SAP

after the probationary period will result in a loss of

Title IV financial aid. However, if there were

extenuating circumstances that affected the

student's performance, they may submit a written

appeal requesting a review of their aid eligibility.

Reinstatement of Title IV aid for Financial Aid

Recipients

A student’s Title IV funding that was discontinued

due to unsatisfactory academic progress may be

reinstated upon the student’s receiving a

satisfactory academic progress report at the end

of the next payment period.

Absences Exceeding 10% of Total Program

Hours for Financial Aid Recipients

If a student is absent more than 10% of the total

program hours, the student’s Pell Grant will be

canceled. The student may submit a written

request for an appeal if extenuating circumstances

resulted in absences exceeding 10% of total

program hours. If a student withdraws from a

program and re-enters in the same program after

180 calendar days, the student’s prior absent

hours will not be counted as part of his/her

cumulative program absences.

Appeals Process for Financial Aid Recipients

If a student has been declared ineligible for Title IV

aid because of unsatisfactory academic progress

or absences exceeding 10% of total program

hours, the student has the right to make a written

request to the Financial Aid Appeals Committee

for consideration of extenuating circumstances

that caused the loss of his/her financial aid. The

student’s appeal and all documentation must be

submitted to the Financial Aid Office within 5

business days after notification of Title IV

ineligibility. If the student’s appeal is approved,

they will be placed on probation for one payment

period. At the end of one payment period on

probation, the student must make SAP or they will

be declared ineligible for Title IV aid. Only one

Financial Aid appeal may be submitted per

program.

Reaching the Maximum Time Frame

If it is measured and found that a student cannot

complete the academic program in which he/she is

enrolled within the maximum time frame (150% of

scheduled program hours), financial aid eligibility

will be canceled.

Career and Technical Education Student

Financial Aid Program

Guidelines are established for implementing the

legislatively mandated, fee-generated, career and

technical education student financial aid program.

The financial aid fees collected shall be used to

pay full or partial program/course tuition and/or lab

fees and textbooks or other items of normal cost of

instruction for persons with demonstrated financial

need enrolling at LTC. These fees shall also be

used to provide students with a supplemental

source of financial assistance at LTC known as

the Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)

Program requirements are:

 All nonexempt career and technical education

students shall be assessed a financial aid fee

equal to 10 percent of each student’s required

course fee amount.

 Financial aid fees are based on the required

local effort fees prescribed in legislative

appropriations provision.

 The financial aid fee is included in the hourly

tuition fee.

 If a person is eligible for Pell Grant, Pell Grant

monies will be utilized to offset school

expenses.

 Assistance may be provided to those who do

not qualify for the Pell Grant and to students

whose total financial needs are not met.

 The Director of Financial Aid will recommend

the distribution of financial aid to

Administration for approval.

Professional Judgement

Eligibility for federal student aid is determined by

the FAFSA which currently uses financial

information from two years prior to estimate a

household’s Student Aid Index (SAI). LTC

recognizes that households can experience

significant changes to their financial situation or

other special circumstances that affect the

information reported on the FAFSA. When these

situations occur, it is possible to re-evaluate a

student’s aid eligibility based on their current

circumstances through the Professional

Judgement (PJ) process.

Pursuant to Section 479A and 480(d)(7) of the

Higher Education Act of 1965, financial aid

administrators have the authority to exercise

discretion in a number of areas when an eligible

student has special or unusual circumstances

through PJ.

There must be a significant change to be

considered for Professional Judgement. All PJ

applications are required to have a detailed letter

of explanation and ample supporting

documentation to provide evidence of the

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extenuating circumstances. Incomplete

submissions will delay the process until all

requested documents have been received.

PJ decisions are made on a case-by-case basis,

and the financial aid committee’s decision is final

and cannot be appealed. Please contact the LTC

Financial Aid office to discuss the process and

request an application for professional judgement.

Bureau of Indian Affairs

For information regarding training and education,

visit https://www.bia.gov/bia/ois/dwd.

Federally Funded Title IV Grants

For details on eligibility and applications, ask for

the financial aid flyer or call 352-589-2250,

extension 1832. Additional information may be

found at fsa.studentaid.gov.

Local Private Scholarships

For details on eligibility and application directions,

call 352-589-2250, extension 1832. Scholarship

applications are available via the Focus portal for

students.

Military Tuition Assistance for Service

Members

Service members who qualify may use tuition

assistance for approved courses. To apply,

Service members must speak with their

Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor

within their Military Service prior to enrolling.

The following policies will apply to service

members using military tuition assistance:

 LTC will return any TA Program funds directly

to the Military Service, not the Service

member

 Up to the start date, will return 100% TA

program funds to the appropriate Military

Service when the Service member does not:

 Begin attendance at the institution; or start a

course, regardless of whether the student

starts other courses; and will

 Return any TA funds paid for a course that is

canceled by the educational institution.

 LTC will return any unearned TA program

funds on a proportional basis through at least

the 60% portion of the period for which the

funds were provided. TA funds are earned

proportionally during an enrollment period,

with unearned funds returned based upon

when a student stops attending.

Termination of Program Enrollment: If a student

terminates his or her program enrollment due to a

military service obligation, LTC will work with the

affected student to identify solutions that will not

result in a student debt for the returned portion of

benefits.

Readmission to a Program: LTC will promptly

readmit a Service member with the same

academic status the student had when last

attending LTC or accepted for admission to LTC.

This requirement applies to any student who

cannot attend school due to military service

requirements. The student must notify the LTC of

their military service and intention to return to

school as follows:

 The student (or an appropriate officer of the

armed forces or official of the Department of

Defense) must give oral or written notice of

such service to the school as far in advance

as is reasonable under the circumstances.

This notice does not have to indicate whether

the student intends to return to the school and

is not subject to any rule of timeliness.

 The student must also give oral or written

notice of their intent to return to the school

within three years after the completion of the

period of service. A student who is

hospitalized or convalescing due to an illness

or injury incurred or aggravated during the

performance of service must notify the school

within two years after the end of the period

needed for recovery from the illness or injury.

 A student who fails to apply for readmission

within these periods does not automatically

forfeit eligibility for readmission but is subject

to the school’s established leave of absence

policy (if applicable) and general practices.

CareerSource Central Florida

The CareerSource Central Florida Leesburg office

is located on the main campus of Lake Sumter

State College in Leesburg, Florida. Visit

https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/ or call

(407) 531-1222. The LTC Admissions Office can

provide information about services offered by

CareerSource Central Florida.

Veterans’ Educational Benefits

The Bureau of State Approving Agency for

Veteran Training has approved many of the

certificate training programs offered at Lake

Technical College. Veterans should check with the

VA School Certifying Official (SCO) in the

Financial Aid Office to apply for or re-activate their

VA educational entitlements. Each veteran

beneficiary enrolled in a program will be made

aware of the availability of Title IV aid as well as

possible institutional scholarships. Veterans may

contact an LTC Advisor in the Admissions Office

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for academic counseling, financial counseling,

disability counseling, or to obtain information

regarding program completion information.

The student must complete the online application

process through VA and bring any requested

documents to the Financial Aid Office. Upon

completion of the drop/add period, the enrollment

certification is reported by the VA SCO to the DVA

for processing. It takes DVA a minimum of 30-60

days to activate benefits.

The student is eligible for educational benefits for

the length of the program as approved by the

DVA. The student must check with the school’s VA

SCO to verify the DVA’s approval of his/her

program length.

All veterans receiving educational benefits while

attending LTC are subject to the policies and

procedures of the school which include the

following:

Self-Certification of Enrollment Period

All students that would like to use VA educational

benefits for an approved program must self-certify

for each payment period. Automatic renewal of

benefits is prohibited.

Standards of Progress and Attendance

All students receiving Veterans’ Educational

Benefits must maintain satisfactory academic

progress (SAP) in accordance with regularly

prescribed standards and policies of LTC. If the

student is not making satisfactory progress

according to the standards and policies,

educational benefits will be discontinued for the

student. Veteran and non-veteran students alike

will be referred to Admissions for counseling of a

program that may offer the possibility of success.

1. Satisfactory academic progress is defined as

mastery of at least 85% of assigned program

competencies and a minimum average grade

of C* for each academic quarter. Academic

progress will be reviewed by the VA SCO at

the end of each academic quarter and at the

end of each summer term, if attended.

2. If the VA student’s academic progress is

determined to be unsatisfactory, the student’s

VA educational benefits will be terminated for

a minimum of one academic quarter. Students

not meeting SAP will have the option to appeal

pending circumstances and frequency.

3. The DVA will be notified by the school’s VA

School Certifying Office if the veteran does not

maintain satisfactory academic progress.

4. Attendance reports must be submitted monthly

to LTC’s VA SCO.

5. Students must attend classes regularly, and

attendance will be recorded and maintained by

the school. Veterans must complete at least

90% of the scheduled program hours within a

calendar month*, including students who

attend a program with weekly variant program

hours. The student may submit a written

request for an appeal if extenuating

circumstances result in absences exceeding

10% of program hours within a calendar

month. Extenuating circumstances include:

death of an immediate family member, jury

duty, active military service, etc.

6. The student’s attendance record will be

retained in the veteran’s file for USDVA and

SAA audit purposes.

7. If a VA student’s attendance is determined to

be unsatisfactory, he/she will be placed on

probation for the following scheduled calendar

month. If attendance is satisfactory during that

time, students will no longer be on probation

and benefits will remain active. If a student's

attendance is unsatisfactory at the end of the

period of probation, VA benefits will be

terminated retroactive to the last date that the

student’s attendance was satisfactory. VA

students are allowed one month of

unsatisfactory attendance that results in a

probationary period per academic term.

8. Satisfactory attendance is defined as

compliance with existing school attendance

policy and the VA attendance policy.

Programs requiring state licensure for

certification have higher minimum standards

for satisfactory attendance, and those

standards are listed in the program’s Master

Plan for Instruction which is given to each

student. Students must maintain the higher

standard in such cases. It is the student’s

responsibility to adhere to both attendance

policies in order to continue the educational

program and receive monetary VA benefits.

9. The DVA will be notified by the school’s VA

SCO if the veteran does not maintain

satisfactory attendance, and benefits must be

terminated.

* Individual programs may have higher minimum

standards as listed in the program Master Plan of

Instruction.

Appeal Process

If a student has reached termination status

because of unsatisfactory academic progress or

absences exceeding 10% of program hours within

a calendar month, the student has the right to

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make a written request for appeal to the VA SCO.

The student’s appeal and all documentation must

be submitted to the VA SCO within 5 business l

days after notification of termination status.

Credit for Previous Training

Students are responsible for obtaining all

transcripts from military and postsecondary

schools, and must present them to the VA SCO

prior to enrollment for evaluation. A VA benefited

student is required to transfer previous training

credits from an accredited institution to LTC.

Credit for previous training will be evaluated by the

faculty member and granted, if appropriate. Upon

acceptance of the transfer credits, the training time

may be reduced. The DVA and the student will be

notified if previous credit is granted. The

evaluation will be performed within the first 90

days of enrollment.

Out-of-State Fee Waiver

1. Each Florida College System institution board

of trustees, each district school board with a

career center authorized under s. 1001.44,

and each board of directors for a charter

technical career center authorized under s.

1002.34 shall waive out-of-state fees for

honorably discharged veterans of the United

States Armed and Reserve Forces (Air Force,

Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy) and

the National Guard (Army and Air) or any

other student who is entitled to and uses

educational assistance provided by the United

States Department of Veterans Affairs who

physically resides in Florida while enrolled as

a degree or certificate seeking student. Tuition

and fees charged to a student who qualifies

for the out-of-state fee waiver under this

subsection may not exceed the tuition and

fees charged a resident student enrolled in the

same program.

2. Each Florida College System institution board

of trustees, each district school board with a

career center authorized under s. 1001.44,

and each board of directors for a charter

technical career center authorized under s.

1002.34 shall adopt written policies and

procedures for determining student eligibility to

include verification of eligibility for educational

assistance provided by the United States

Department of Veterans Affairs. Evidence of

eligibility may include:

a. A current Florida driver's license or Florida

identification card to demonstrate physical

residence in Florida.

b. Military separation documentation such as

the most recent Certificate of Release or

Discharge from Active Duty (i.e., DD Form

214) to demonstrate veteran and

discharge status.

c. Documentation from the United States

Department of Veterans Affairs that the

student requesting the out-of-state fee

waiver is eligible for educational

assistance.

3. Pursuant to s. 1009.285, a student will be

required to pay tuition at 100 percent of the full

cost of instruction upon the third attempt of a

course unless the Florida College System

institution has granted an exception due to

extenuating circumstances.

Rulemaking Authority s. 1009.26; Law

Implemented s. 1009.26, 1009.285. History New

Deferment of Fees

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679

subsection (e), Lake Technical College makes the

following provisions for any students using the

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post

9/11 G.I. Bill

(Ch. 33), Vocational Rehabilitation &

Employment (Ch. 31), Dependent of a Disabled

Veteran (Ch. 35) benefits, or the Montgomery

GI Bill-Selected Reserve (Ch. 1606) while

payment to the institution is pending from the VA.

This provision permits any covered individual to

attend or participate in the course of education

without penalty during the period beginning on the

date on which the individual provides to the

educational institution a certificate of eligibility

(COE) for entitlement to educational assistance

under Chapter 31, 33, 35, or 1606 and ending on

the earlier of the following dates: 1) The date on

which payment from the VA is made to the

institution; OR, 2) 90 days after the date the

institution certified tuition and fees following the

receipt of the COE. During this time of deferment,

LTC will not:

 Prevent the student’s enrollment;

 Assess a late penalty fee to the student;

 Require the student to secure alternative or

additional funding;

 Deny the student access to any resources

(access to classes, libraries, or other

institutional facilities) available to other

students who have satisfied their tuition and

fee bills to the institution.

In order to be covered by this provision, individuals

using Chapter 31, 33, 35, or 1606 benefits must:

 Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

prior to the first day of class (or VAF 28-1905

for Chapter 31);

 Provide a written request to be certified;

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 Provide additional information needed to

properly certify the enrollment as described in

other institutional policies

Notification of Academic Progress

It is the responsibility of the Financial Aid Office to

maintain a file on each student receiving Veterans’

Educational Benefits. At the end of each academic

quarter, the faculty member submits a written

report to the Financial Aid Office indicating the

student’s academic progress.

Notification of Attendance

At the end of each month, the VA SCO runs a

monthly attendance report from the student

information system, and both the instructor and

the student sign off verifying the accuracy of the

report.

Reaching Program Maximum Timeframe

If a student has reached the maximum timeframe

of the program in which he/she is enrolled, VA

benefits will be terminated. The student is

expected to be aware of the maximum attempted

clock hours. No warning notice will be provided to

the student by the VA SCO.

Regaining Eligibility after Involuntary

Termination of Program Enrollment

A student withdrawn from a program due to

unsatisfactory progress, attendance or behavior

must receive administrative approval before re-

enrolling at Lake Technical College. A VA eligible

student who is readmitted to a program must show

satisfactory progress for one academic quarter

before requesting that his/her VA benefits be

reinstated.

Reinstatement of Veterans’ Educational

Benefits

VA Educational Benefits discontinued due to

unsatisfactory academic progress may be

reinstated upon completion of one academic

quarter of satisfactory academic progress.

VA educational benefits terminated due to

unsatisfactory attendance are eligible for

reinstatement upon completion of one calendar

month of satisfactory attendance. Benefits will be

reinstated effective the month satisfactory

attendance is attained.

Termination of Program Enrollment

A student who withdraws from enrollment due to

military service obligations may be eligible for

consideration of mitigating circumstances. The

College will work with the student to identify

available options and assist with required

documentation to help minimize any resulting debt

or overpayment of VA educational benefits.

Readmission to a Program

A student will be readmitted to a program if he or

she is temporarily unable to attend class or must

suspend studies due to active-duty service

requirements.

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POLICIES AND

GENERAL INFORMATION

NOTIFICATION

COMPLIANCE

Lake Technical College adheres to a policy of

non-discrimination in educational

programs/activities and employment and strives

to provide equal opportunities for all as required

by the following. To report violations to this

policy, contact Sherie Lindamood at 352-589-

2250 ext. 1824.

Americans with Disabilities Act Title II – prohibits

discrimination on the basis of disability in state and

local government programs/services.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 TITLE VII – prohibits

discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or

national origin.

Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 – secures for all

individuals within the state freedom from

discrimination because of sex, national origin, age,

handicap, or marital status.

Florida Education Equity Act – Discrimination of

the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender,

disability, or marital status against a student or an

employee in the state system of public K-20

education is prohibited.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 –

prohibits discrimination against the disabled. It is the

intent of LTC to identify, evaluate and provide

appropriate educational accommodations to these

students. Students may be disabled under this policy

even though they do not require services pursuant to

the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

(IDEA). Students and parents have a right to due

process under Section 504. A copy of Lake County

Schools Notice to Parent Rights Afforded by Section

504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is available at

the LTC main campus. The special populations staff

is the coordinator of section 504 activities and may

be contacted at 352-589-2250, ext.1835

Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972 –

states: “No person in the United States shall, on the

basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be

denied the benefits of, or be subjected to

discrimination under any education program or

activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Lake

Technical College and the Lake County School

Board are in compliance with the requirements of

Title IX and do not discriminate on the basis of sex

in the educational programs or activities which it

operates. A “Title IX Complaint” is a claim by a

person who he or she has been discriminated

against on the basis of sex in the programs or

activities operated by LTC.

Florida Relay is the communications link for people

who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, or speech

impaired. Through the Florida Relay, people who

use specialized telephone equipment can

communicate with people who use standard

telephone equipment. More information about

Florida Relay may be found at

https://www.ftri.org/relay

To call Florida Relay, dial 7-1-1, or use the toll free

numbers:

 1-800-955-8771 (TTY)

 1-800-955-8770 (Voice)

 1-800-955-3771 (ASCII)

 1-800-955-5334 (STS)

 1-877-955-8773 (Spanish)

 1-877-955-8707 (French Cr)

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CAMPUS

SAFETY

The health and safety of LTC students is a top

priority. Students who learn to work safely at LTC will

be safe workers in Lake County business and

industry as well. Each program classroom has a

planned, organized, and efficient procedure for

ensuring cleanliness and safety for all LTC students,

staff, and visitors. In addition, each program area

contains fire extinguishers, as well as SDS

information and eyewash stations where applicable.

Fire, tornado and active killer drills are routinely held.

Lake Tech is protected by armed Safe School

Officers and armed security to patrol the main

campus to include parking areas and campus

buildings, provide security for students, staff, and

property, and provide an on-site supervision.

Security at non-main campus locations is governed

by the property owners.

Each program and department has a first aid kit.

These kits are routinely inspected and restocked as

needed. No medication is dispensed. Wounds are

washed and covered; however, they are not

medicated.

Emergency First Responder contacts are posted in

each classroom/department and are called upon if

needed. When further professional advice is deemed

advisable or in extreme cases, nurses from HSE

and/or paramedics from the Emergency Medical

Services Department may be called upon for

assistance until family, medical care or an

ambulance is contacted.

Designated first responder staff members have been

trained in the use of the automated external

defibrillator (AED) in case of cardiac arrest. AEDs

are maintained regularly and kept in the Admissions

Office, EMS Building, the CNC lab, Culinary, the IPS

weight room, the Range classroom, the FF

classroom, and the IPS main office. AEDs are also

located at each Instructional Service Center. A sign

designating an AED is posted outside each area.

If a student becomes ill after arriving at LTC, she/he

may be encouraged to go home.

In the event of a student, staff member or visitor

accident, illness or emergency involving bodily injury:

1. The faculty member or witness notifies front

desk staff (ext. 1800) who will contact a first

responder and an administrator.

2. If the situation warrants, 911 shall be called.

Students who witness or are hurt in an accident must

immediately notify school authorities or staff.

Students who witness or are victims of illegal

activities should immediately notify the school

authorities and local law enforcement officers who

will be responsible for the investigation of the

incident. A SIT meeting would also be scheduled, if

appropriate, with all parties involved. It is the policy

of LTC to take immediate corrective action to prevent

a repeat of the activity and maintain a safe campus

for all students, employees and campus visitors.

Crisis Protocol

Measures have been taken to ensure our staff and

students are prepared in the event a crisis situation

occurs on one of our campuses. A comprehensive

system has been created to guide our staff through a

wide variety of situations. Fire drills, tornado drills,

and active killer drills are practiced ensuring that

routines and safety procedures are well established

and familiar to all.

In the event that a situation arises, either on or off

campus, that, in the judgment of the LTC President,

constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat to health

or safety, a college wide “timely warning” will be

issued.

Timely warnings are sent to all currently registered

students and current employees using the LTC email

system. Students and employees should take

responsibility for checking their email accounts

frequently. Timely warnings are issued based on the

nature of the crime, if the crime is a continuing

danger to the college community, and if the

notification does not interfere with law enforcement

efforts.

Any LTC student, staff, or visitor to LTC who knows

of a crime or other serious incident should report the

incident immediately by phone to the Reception

Desk at 352.589.2250 or (ext. 1800), so that a

Campus Safety Alert can be issued, if warranted.

The sole purpose of a timely warning is to ensure the

health and safety of the LTC campus community.

Accordingly, victims’ names will be held as

confidential and will not be included in any

notification.

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Please cooperate with school and district authorities

during an active killer crisis:

 Follow school and/or district directives.

 Consult local media for regular updates about

the incident. Listen for information updates on

local radio and television stations. You may be

directed to an off-campus staging area for the

latest information regarding a campus crisis.

 DO NOT call the school because phone lines

will be needed for emergency communication;

however, please consult the local media.

 DO NOT use cell phones in order for cell towers

to be clear for emergency use; however, please

consult the local media.

Safety in Private Spaces Act

Pursuant to Section 553,865(9)(a), Florida Statutes,

each educational institution shall, within its code of

student conduct, establish disciplinary procedures

for any student who willfully enters, for a purpose

other than those listed in subsection (6), a restroom

or changing facility designated for the opposite sex

on the premises of the educational institution and

refuses to depart when asked to do so by:

1. For a K-12 educational institution or facility, any

instructional personnel as described in s.

1012.01(2), administrative personnel as

described in s. 1012.01(3), or a safe school

officer as described in s. 1006.12(1)-(4).

For purposes of this section, pursuant to Section

553.865(6), Florida Statutes, “a person may only

enter a restroom or changing facility designated

for the opposite sex under the following

circumstances:

(a) To accompany a person of the opposite sex

for the purpose of assisting or chaperoning a

child under the age of 12, an elderly person

as defined in s. 825.101, or a person with a

disability as defined in s. 760.22, or a

developmental disability as defined in

393.063;

(b) For law enforcement or governmental

regulatory purposes;

medical assistance or to intervene in any

other emergency situation where the health

or safety of another person is at risk;

(d) For custodial, maintenance, or inspection

purposes, provided that the restroom or

changing facility is not in use; or

(e) If the appropriate designated restroom or

changing facility is out of order or under

repair and the restroom or changing facility

designated for the opposite sex contains no

person of the opposite sex.”

The following definitions apply pursuant to

Section 553.865(3), Florida Statutes. “As used in

this section, the term:

(a) “Changing facility” means a room in which

two or more persons may be in a state of

undress in the presence of others, including,

but not limited to, a dressing room, fitting

room, locker room, changing room, or

shower room.

(e) “Educational institution” means a K-12

educational institution or facility or a

postsecondary educational institution or

facility.

(f) “Female” means a person belonging, at

birth, to the biological sex which has the

specific reproductive role of producing eggs.

(g) “K-12 educational institution or facility”

means:

1. A school as defined in s. 1003.01(17)

operated under the control of a district

school board as defined in s.

1003.01(7);

2. The Florida School for the Deaf and the

Blind as described in ss. 1000.04(4) and

1002.36;

3. A developmental research (laboratory)

school established pursuant to s.

1002.32(2);

4. A charter school authorized under s.

1002.33; or

5. A private school as defined in s.

1002.01(3).

(h) “Male” means a person belonging, at birth,

to the biological sex which has the specific

reproductive role of producing sperm.

(k) “Restroom” means a room that includes one

or more water closets. This term does not

include a unisex restroom.

(l) “Sex” means the classification of a person

as either female or male based on the

organization of the body of such person for a

specific reproductive role, as indicated by

the person’s sex chromosomes, naturally

occurring sex hormones, and internal and

external genitalia present at birth.

(m) “Unisex changing facility” means a room

intended for a single occupant or a family in

which one or more persons may be in a

state of undress, including, but not limited to,

a dressing room, fitting room, locker room,

changing room, or shower room that is

enclosed by floor-to-ceiling walls and

accessed by a full door with a secure lock

that prevents another individual from

entering while the changing facility is in use.

(n) “Unisex restroom” means a room that

includes one or more water closets and that

is intended for a single occupant or a family,

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is enclosed by floor-to-ceiling walls, and is

accessed by a full door with a secure lock

that prevents another individual from

entering while the room is in use.

(o) “Water closet” means a toilet or urinal.

Violations of the above Safety in Private Spaces Act

will result in disciplinary action.

Preventing and Responding to Sex

Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating

Violence, and Stalking

It is the policy of LTC to provide a safe and secure

environment for employees, students, and visitors

by prohibiting sexual assault, domestic violence,

dating violence, stalking and by establishing

preventative measures, holding perpetrators

accountable, providing assistance and support to

victims, and reporting violent crimes consistent with

Title IX of the Education Amendments the Civil

Rights Act of 1972, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of

Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime

Statistics Act and other applicable legal

requirements.

Prevention

LTC provides counseling and literature on sexual

assault, date rape education, and risk reduction

through the Admissions Office, and information

about the Violence Against Women Documentation

Act is included in an online training module located

on the LTC’s website.

Throughout the school year, LTC sponsors

prevention and awareness programs, that promote

awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, domestic

violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and

stalking.

Responding

The first priority of a victim of sexual assault,

domestic violence, dating violence or stalking should

be to get to a place of safety. The second priority is

to obtain necessary medical treatment, if needed.

LTC strongly recommends that victims report the

incident to law enforcement in a timely manner.

Emergency assistance may be requested by calling

9-1-1 or, during regular business hours on campus,

352-589-2250.

FortifyFL

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that

allows a person to instantly relay information to

appropriate law enforcement agencies and school

officials. It may be found at https://getfortifyfl.com/.

Controlled Substances (Alcohol, Drugs,

Illegal Substances, Tobacco)

Drugs, alcohol and illegal substances are prohibited

and will not be tolerated on any LTC campus.

Students or employees who violate the controlled

substances policy will be subject to criminal

prosecution and the resulting penalties as well as to

appropriate school disciplinary procedures.

It is the policy of LTC to promote a safe, healthy and

productive environment for all students and

employees and to maintain a learning and working

environment that is free from the negative impact of

drug and/or alcohol abuse. In compliance with the

provisions of the Drug Free Schools and

Communities Act, LTC has adopted and

implemented a program to prevent the unlawful

possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and

alcohol by students and employees.

LTC prohibits students, employees, and visitors from

being on any LTC campus or attending any College-

sponsored off-campus activity while impaired by any

impairing substance. LTC also prohibits the

manufacture, possession, use, distribution, or sale of

controlled substances or alcohol during work time

and breaks, on any LTC campus or class/work sites,

while driving a LTC vehicle, and/or while driving any

vehicle for a college-sponsored, sanctioned, or

required activity.

LTC is committed to providing each of its students a

drug-free environment in which to attend classes and

study. From a safety perspective, the users of drugs

or alcohol may impair the well-being of students,

interfere with LTC’s educational environment, and

result in damage to college property. Therefore, it is

the College’s policy that the unlawful manufacture,

distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of

narcotics, drugs, other controlled substances or

alcohol is prohibited on all LTC campuses or as part

of any College-sponsored activity. The specifics of

this policy are as follows:

1. No student shall distribute, dispense, possess,

use or be under the influence of any alcoholic

beverage, malt beverage or fortified wine or

other intoxicating liquor or unlawfully

manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, use

or be under the influence of any narcotic drug,

hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate,

marijuana, anabolic steroid or any other

“controlled substance” before, during, or after

school hours on any LTC campus, at any other

College locations, or at College-sponsored

events activities or events.

2. A student’s legal use of prescribed or over-the-

counter drugs is not a violation of policy only if

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such use does not endanger the student or

others and it does not interfere with student

learning or participation in student-related

activities. Students shall be held strictly

accountable for their behavior while under the

influence of prescribed drugs or over-the-counter

drugs.

3. Any student who possesses, uses, sells, gives,

or in any way transfers a controlled substance or

manufactures a controlled substance while on

any LTC campus or as part of any College-

sponsored activity will be subject to disciplinary

action up to and including expulsion and referral

for prosecution, and possible legal sanctions.

4. LTC annually hosts Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Awareness programs for students. These

programs are open to all students, but may be

required for students in violation of this policy as

a first level disciplinary sanction. Additional

educational materials, programs, and other

resources are available in the Admissions Office

at the Eustis campus.

5. Faculty have the discretion to determine whether

a student may be under the influence of drugs or

alcohol. If the faculty member suspects a

student is under the influence of drugs or

alcohol, he or she has the authority to contact an

administrator to remove the student from the

classroom. The administrator will notify the

student of his/her alleged violation of Code of

Student Conduct, his/her rights as outlined in the

Code of Student Conduct, Student Catalog, and

the subsequent steps that will follow.

6. The use of tobacco products, including e-

cigarettes, of any kind is not permitted at any

Lake Technical College location.

Consequences for Violating Policy/Procedures

A student who violates the terms of this policy will be

subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the

Code of Student Conduct policy and procedures. At

his or her discretion, the LTC President or her/his

designee may require any student who violates the

terms of this policy to satisfactorily participate in a

drug abuse awareness program or seminar

conducted by member of the LTC Counseling staff.

For more severe infractions, the student may be

required to complete an off--‐campus drug abuse

rehabilitation program or an alcoholic rehabilitation

program sponsored by an approved private or

governmental institution as a precondition of

continued enrollment at LTC.

Harassment

Lake Technical College has a zero-tolerance policy

towards harassment. The term “harassment”

includes verbal or physical conduct that denigrates

or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual.

The term “harassment” includes, but is not limited to:

racial slurs, jokes, epithets, negative stereotyping,

threats, intimidation, hostile acts, denigrating or

hostile written or graphic material posted or

circulated in the workplace or schools. The term

“harassment” includes sexual harassment, which is

defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests

for sexual favors and other inappropriate verbal,

non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

when such conduct has the purpose or effect of

unreasonably interfering with a student’s educational

performance.

Lake Technical College will promptly investigate

alleged incidents of harassment or discrimination,

and appropriate, corrective action will be taken. Any

student who alleges harassment or discrimination

by another student or LTC employee shall report

the harassment to an administrator(s), a

counselor/career advisors or teachers. Filing a

complaint or otherwise reporting harassment in

good faith will not affect the student’s status, extra-

curricular activities, grade or any other

assignments. The complaint should be in writing,

state the act or acts, state the date(s), state the

names of witnesses and be signed by the

complainant. The right to confidentiality, both of the

complainant and of the alleged harasser, will be

respected, consistent with LTC’s legal obligations

and with the necessity to investigate allegations of

misconduct and to take corrective action when the

conduct has occurred.

Public Safety Information Act 1997 –

Sex Offender/ Sexual Predator Laws

Sexual offenders and predators are required to

Enforcement (FDLE). The public may access this

information at

http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/ or call

1-888-357-7332.

Searches

Each student who parks a vehicle on a school

campus is presumed to know what is contained in

the vehicle and will be held accountable for any

weapons, drugs, or contraband which may be

found in the vehicle.

Notice: As per School Board Policy 5771, school

authorities are charged with the responsibility of

safeguarding the safety and well-being of the

students in their care. In the discharge of that

responsibility, school authorities may search the

person or property, including vehicles, of a student,

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with or without the student's consent, whenever

they reasonably suspect that the search is required

to discover evidence of a violation of law or of

school rules.

STUDENT

RIGHTS

Students attending LTC have the right to equal

educational opportunities without regard to race,

religion, color, national origin, gender, genetic

information, age, pregnancy, disability, or marital

status. Students are also vested with other

fundamental rights. Among these is the right:

1. To be informed of the rules of the Code of

Student Conduct;

2. To a safe and orderly environment in which to

learn;

3. To know about and use school student services;

4. To be treated with dignity and respect;

5. To reasonable and fair treatment;

6. To be protected by laws prohibiting the release

of personally identifiable information, other than

directory information, to any unauthorized party

without student consent;

7. To be notified of failure or the potential for

failure.

Appeals Process and

Grievance Procedure

Appeals Process

Students who wish to appeal or seek a waiver of

policy may do so following the appeals process.

1. The student submits the appeal in writing to the

Dean of Student Services.

2. The Dean of Student Services and staff gather

data regarding the appeal and submit such to

the President or designee.

3. If needed, the Dean of Student Services sets

and notifies appropriate staff for an appeals

meeting. Included in the meeting must be an

administrator, Dean of Student Services, and

faculty member, if pertinent to the appeal.

4. The student is given the opportunity to submit

and/or present information relative to the

situation.

5. An Appeals Committee reviews all information

and acts accordingly. In some cases, there will

be a need for additional meetings.

6. Notes are taken at the meeting and distributed to

all parties.

Every effort will be made to resolve the situation at

this level. If no resolution is reached, the student

may file a formal grievance following the school’s

grievance procedure.

Grievance Procedure

Students who feel their rights have been violated in

any way may initiate a grievance procedure. The

following outlines the steps in the procedure:

1. The student submits in writing the alleged

incident to the Dean of Student Services.

2. The Dean of Student Services and staff gather

data regarding the grievance.

3. The Dean of Student Services sets and notifies

individuals for a Grievance Committee meeting.

The committee membership shall include a

Board of Directors member and two faculty

members from disciplines unrelated to the

student filing the grievance. The Dean of Student

Services serves as facilitator during the meeting.

4. The student is entitled to have a support person

present at the meeting.

5. The student is given the opportunity to submit

and/or present information relative to the

situation.

6. The Grievance Committee reviews all

information and acts accordingly. In some cases,

there will be a need for additional meetings.

7. A written report of the committee’s

recommendations will be distributed to all

parties.

Every effort will be made to resolve the situation at

the local level. In the event a student cannot resolve

a conflict concerning his/her technical training at the

local level, he/she may contact the Florida

Department of Education - Career and Adult

Education at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414,

Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-0400, 850-245-3200,

https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/3/urlt/compl

aint-form.pdf. or the Council on Occupational

Education (COE) at 7840 Roswell Road, Building

300, Suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia, 30350, 770-396-

3898, www.council.org.

Family Education Rights and

Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

(FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a

Federal law that protects the privacy of student

education records. The law applies to all schools that

receive funds under an applicable program of the

U.S. Department of Education. The following has

been taken from the U.S. Department of Education

website at

http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.ht

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FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to

their children's education records. These rights

transfer to the student when he or she reaches the

age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school

level. Students to whom the rights have transferred

are "eligible students."

 Parents or eligible students have the right to

inspect and review the student's education

records maintained by the school. Schools are

not required to provide copies of records unless,

for reasons such as great distance, it is

impossible for parents or eligible students to

review the records. Schools may charge a fee

for copies.

 Parents or eligible students have the right to

request that a school correct records which they

believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the

school decides not to amend the record, the

parent or eligible student then has the right to a

formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school

still decides not to amend the record, the parent

or eligible student has the right to place a

statement with the record setting forth his or her

view about the contested information.

 Generally, schools must have written permission

from the parent or eligible student in order to

release any information from a student's

education record. However, FERPA allows

schools to disclose those records, without

consent, to the following parties or under the

following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):

o School officials with legitimate educational

interest;

o Other schools to which a student is

transferring;

o Specified officials for audit or evaluation

purposes;

o Appropriate parties in connection with

financial aid to a student;

o Organizations conducting certain studies for

or on behalf of the school;

o Accrediting organizations;

o To comply with a judicial order or lawfully

issued subpoena;

o Appropriate officials in cases of health and

safety emergencies; and

o State and local authorities, within a juvenile

justice system, pursuant to specific State

law.

For additional information, call 1-800-872-5327.

Individuals who use TDD may call 1-800-437-0833.

Family Policy Compliance Office

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20202-8520

Information to Which a Student May Not

Have Access

An institution does not have to permit a student to

inspect and review education records that do the

following:

 Contain information on more than one student.

The requesting student may inspect, review or

be informed of only the specific information

about his or her records.

 Contain the financial records of his or her

parents.

Directory Information

FERPA allows every institution of higher education

to disclose “directory information” without written

consent of the student. Directory information

includes the following items:

 Name

 LTC Student Number

 Current Mailing Address

 Telephone Number

 Email Address

 Date of Birth

 Program

 Dates of Attendance

 Enrollment Status (Full/Part-time)

 Certificate Received

 Participation in Recognized Activities

 Honors and Awards

 Most recent institution attended

However, every student has the right to ask his or

her institution of higher education NOT to disclose

directory information. A request not to release

directory information must be submitted in writing to

the President or his/her designee on or before the

first day of September of any school year, or within

three weeks of the date of enrollment of a student

after the start of the school year.

In the absence of written notification to restrict the

release of directory information, the school and the

Board of Directors will assume that neither a parent

of a student nor an eligible student objects to the

release of the designated directory information.

Under provisions of the National Defense

Authorization Act and The Elementary and

Secondary Education Act (No Child Left Behind),

directory information may also be released to law

enforcement agencies, other governmental agencies

(U.S. Department of Justice, branches of armed

forces, etc.) and to postsecondary programs to

inform students of educational programs available to

them. However, directory information shall not be

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released for commercial use, including among

others, mailing lists for solicitation purposes.

School Officials with a Legitimate

Educational Interest

LTC may disclose student record information to

school officials with a legitimate educational interest.

A school official is a person employed by LTC or

LCSB as administrator, supervisor, faculty member,

or support staff member (including health or medical

staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person

serving on the Board of Directors or LCSB; a person

or company with whom LTC has contracted to

perform a special task such as an attorney, auditor,

medical consultant, or therapist; or a parent or

student serving on an official committee, such as a

disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting

another school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest

if the official needs to review an education record in

order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Subpoena of Student Records

LTC must comply with subpoenas from a court of

competent jurisdiction for the production of student

records. The production of these records must be

accomplished in a lawful and timely manner. If a

student or parent of a dependent student objects to

the release of subpoenaed records, an objection to a

subpoena for non-party production must be filed or a

protective order must be obtained from a court of

competent jurisdiction.

Notification of Risk

Be aware that participating in any lab or clinical

setting can be dangerous in nature and involves

MANY RISKS OF INJURY. It is understood that the

dangers and risks of participating in a lab or clinical

setting may result not only in serious injury, but in a

serious impairment of future ability to earn a living, to

engage in other business, social and recreational

activities and generally to enjoy life. Because of the

dangers of participating in lab and clinical settings, it

is important to follow and obey teacher instructions

and safety rules and wear proper safety attire.

In order to maintain an educational setting in which

all students are able to maximize their educational

potential; it is expected that all students and visitors

adhere to school behavior and civility guidelines.

Students at LTC have the responsibility to:

1. Adhere to the guidelines set forth in the Code of

Student Conduct;

2. Attend school regularly and be punctual;

3. Come to class with all necessary materials and

be prepared to learn;

4. Take advantage of learning opportunities;

5. Use guidance services for educational and

personal improvement;

6. Treat other people and property with respect;

7. Report hazardous or dangerous situations to a

school administrator or staff member;

8. Refrain from bringing inappropriate or

contraband items to school;

9. Follow classroom and lab rules and complete all

classroom assignments, homework, and

projects/reports as outlined by their faculty

member(s);

10. Refrain from profane or inflammatory

statements;

11. Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible

manner

12. Present a clean and neat appearance;

13. Take responsibility for his/her own work and

actions;

14. Refrain from possessing or using drugs, alcohol,

tobacco products, and illegal substances.

Drug Free Schools and Communities Act

In compliance with the provisions of the Drug Free

Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989,

LTC has adopted and implemented a program to

prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution

of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and

employees.

LTC presents the following information for your

knowledge and in promotion of healthy lifestyles:

The Drug Free Campuses Policy (6Hx28: 10-08.1) is

contained in full in the Admissions Office Applicable

sections are:

1. The President or a designee is authorized to

impose disciplinary sanctions on students and

employees (consistent with local, state, and

Federal law), up to and including expulsion or

termination of employment and referral for

prosecution, for violations of standards of

conduct required by this policy.

2. Any student found to have committed unlawful

use, possession or distribution of illicit drugs and

alcohol on college property or as a part of any

college activities, is subject to disciplinary

sanctions.

Health Risks Associated with Substance Abuse

Alcohol

Alcohol is a depressant. Alcohol consumption

causes a number of marked changes in behavior.

Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and

coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing

the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an

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accident. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause

marked impairments in higher functions, severely

altering a person’s ability to learn and remember

information. Very high doses cause respiratory

depression and death. If combined with other

depressants of the central nervous system, much

lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects just

described.

Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence.

Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to

produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe

anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions.

Alcohol withdrawal can be life threatening. Long-

term consumption of alcohol, particularly when

combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to

permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain

and liver.

Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy

increase the risk of birth defects, spontaneous

abortion, and stillbirth.

Substance abuse often leads to on-the-job accidents

and absenteeism.

State and Municipal Laws

1. Drinking Age: The legal drinking age in Florida is

21. Selling, giving or serving alcoholic beverages

to persons under 21 is unlawful. In Florida, this

law extends to possession of alcoholic

beverages by anyone under 21. It is unlawful for

any person to misrepresent or misstate his or

her age. This includes the manufacture or use of

false identification. Use of altered identification

for the purpose of procuring alcoholic beverages

is a felony.

2. Open Container Laws: It is unlawful for any

person to consume or to induce, assist or aid

another to consume any beverage containing

more than 1% alcohol by weight, upon any

street, sidewalk or in any alley. It is unlawful to

have an open container of alcoholic beverage in

a vehicle. (Section 316.1936 F.S.)

3. Drinking, Driving and the Law: Under Florida

law, driving under the influence of alcoholic

beverages or any controlled chemical substance

(DUI) is an offense evidenced by impairment of

normal faculties or an unlawful blood or breath

alcohol level of .08 or higher.

4. Sale or Possession of Illegal Drugs: It is unlawful

to be in the possession of illicit drugs and/or to

sell or intend to sell illicit drugs.

5. Selling or Purchasing Controlled Substances

within 1,000 Feet of School: It is unlawful for any

person to sell, purchase, manufacture or deliver

or possess with the intent to sell, purchase,

manufacture or deliver, a controlled substance

in, or within 1,000 feet of the real property

comprising a public or private elementary,

middle, secondary school, community or state

college or university.

Student Drug/Alcohol Counseling and Treatment

Alcohol and other drug educational information is

available to students through the Student Success

Counselor. Students in need of treatment for alcohol

and other drug problems will be assisted with

referrals to self-help support groups, community

agencies, and private providers.

Medical Marijuana

1. “Marijuana” shall have that meaning prescribed

by F.S. 381.986(1)(f) which means all parts of

any plant of the genus Cannabis, whether

growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin

extracted from any part of the plant; and every

compound, manufacture, salt, derivative,

mixture, or preparation of the plant or its seeds

or resin, including low-THC cannabis, which are

dispensed from a medical marijuana treatment

center for medical use by a qualified patient. For

purposes of this policy, the terms “marijuana”

and “medical marijuana” may be used

interchangeably.

2. “Low-THC cannabis” shall have that meaning

prescribed by F.S. 381.986(1)(e) which means a

plant of the genus Cannabis, the dried flowers of

which contain 0.8 percent or less of

tetrahydrocannabinol and more than ten percent

(10%) of cannabidiol weight for weight; the

seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part

of such plant; or any compound, manufacture,

salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of such

plant or its seeds or resin that is dispensed from

a medical marijuana treatment center

3. “Qualified student/patient” means a student who

meets the definition of a qualified patient in F.S.

381.986(1)(l) which means a resident of this

State who has been added to the medical

marijuana use registry by a qualified physician to

receive marijuana or a marijuana delivery device

for a medical use and who has a qualified patient

identification card.

4. “Caregiver” shall have that meaning prescribed

by F.S. 381.986(1)(a) which means a resident of

this State who has agreed to assist with a

qualified patient’s medical use of marijuana, has

a caregiver identification card, and meets the

requirements as set forth in F.S. 381.986(6).

5. No Lake Tech employee or contractor may

administer, store, hold, or transport marijuana in

any form, nor may it be stored in any Lake Tech

vehicle or on any Lake Tech property, including

school grounds and parking lots.