Proposed board action
Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of intent to consider the following item at its July 28, 2023 board of governors meeting. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. If approved by the board, most rules amendments must still be formally filed with the Supreme Court of Florida, with further notice and opportunity to be heard, before they are officially approved and become effective. Amendments to section bylaws and standing board policies are final on board of governors action. Additionally, non-substantive edits to conform to the Florida Supreme Court style guide are not noted in the summary. To receive a full copy of the text of proposed amendments, email Kelly Smith at [email protected]. Reference any requested proposal by its title and date of this publication.
FINAL ACTION
RULES REGULATING THE FLORIDA BAR
Standing Board Policies
Standing Board Policy 6.22 BASIC SKILLS COURSE
Adds new standing board policy 6.22 to address specific requirements for the basic skills course required by Chapter 6-12, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar that a course on the Bar’s discipline system must be required, that specified phase 2 compliant courses should be continuously offered, and that the Young Lawyers Division determines changes to the basic skills course in consultation with Florida Bar leadership.
