Bureau of State Approving for

Veterans’ TrainingDivision of Veterans’ Benefits and Assistance

Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs

2540 Executive Ct.r Circle W. Douglas Bldg

Tallahassee, Florida 32301

(850) 487-2836 Telephone

(850) 488-5698 FAX

E-Mail- TurbeeS@fdva.state.fl.us

Florida State Approving Agency Florida State Approving Agency

Bureau Chief – Steve Turbee AREA 1 - Talman Sisk AREA 2 - Debra Davis AREA 3 – John Wilson AREA 4 – Susan Flake AREA 5 – Bibi Ramos Administrative Staff

Cora Stagner and Terri Copley

SAA Areas of ResponsibilitySAA Areas of Responsibility

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SAA FunctionsSAA Functions Evaluate and approve schools and programs of

education. Review and approve catalogs and other school policy

documents to insure continued compliance with state and federal regulations.

Visit schools to insure compliance and provide on-site assistance to Certifying Officials.

Provide technical assistance to schools as needed. Conduct inquiries and investigations as requested by

VA or Congressional members.

Required Submittals for Continued Approval

Required Submittals for Continued Approval

Two (2) Catalogs each time a new edition is published.

Any off-term dates not approved with catalogs.

Any substantive changes in program curricula or school policy.

New Administrators and Faculty for Non-accredited schools.

Anything you are not sure about.

SAA Visits to SchoolSAA Visits to School

Visits are conducted only at schools with veterans enrolled during the federal fiscal year (Oct. - Sept.).

Ten to 15 schools will be visited in a single week to reduce costs.

Visits are normally conducted within a specific geographic area by the program specialist for that area.

A random sample of veteran files will be reviewed to establish if there is any pattern of error.

Other school records or documents may also be examined.

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Enrollment Certification.approved calendar datescorrect programcredit for prior training

Standards of Academic Progress. Attendance for NCD. Tuition Charges. Advertising. State License and Accreditation.

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Now with laptop computers-reports can be completed on site as opposed to returning to the home office

Reports will: identify student records revieweddetail any discrepancies foundspecify corrective actions required by school

Copies of reports will be left with the school and mailed to the VA.

All discrepancies must be corrected within 30 days.

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Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance

Approval Criteria Policy Conflicts Resolving Veteran Problems Advocate for Cert Official Correcting Discrepancies Enrollment Certification Training

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Florida SAA WebsiteFlorida SAA Website

Florida SAA Website – www.floridavets.org– Easy to use, 400 Schools listed– Schools listed alphabetically by county– Programs listed by school– Address, telephone number of the VA Rep– List updated semi-annually– Encourage Veterans to use it

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