College employees shall recognize that Florida law requires the College to reasonably accommodate the religious observances, practices, and beliefs of individual students in regard to admissions, class attendance, and the scheduling of examinations and work assignments.

Religious accommodation includes respect for individual religious beliefs and tolerance of religious differences. Thus, students in the classroom shall not be subjected to harassment or ridicule on the basis of their religious beliefs.

Accommodations under A. or B. above shall be made between the individual student and the appropriate member of the faculty or staff.

1. Such accommodation shall provide reasonable alternative means for students to carry out their responsibilities as students.

2. Students must notify instructors in advance of absences to observe religious holy days in their own faith. Such absences shall be permitted without penalty.

3. Students are responsible for material covered during the absences under this Rule, but will be given a reasonable period of time in which to complete makeup assignments after such absences.

4. Whenever practical, major class assignments, major examinations, and official ceremonies shall be scheduled at times which do not conflict with major religious holy days.

Students who are not satisfied with the accommodation made hereunder may pursue a grievance in accordance with Board of Trustees Rule 6Hx23-1.34.