Students or applicants who feel that they have been treated unfairly, may appeal any policy, procedure or treatment by following the steps below. 

Step 1:
Discuss the issue with the teacher or counselor involved.

Step 2:
If it is not resolved, discuss the issue with a Program Manager.

Step 3:
If it is not resolved to the student's satisfaction, the student can file a written appeal with the appropriate Assistant Director.

Step 4:
After the Assistant Director's review of all circumstances, the student may appeal the decision in writing to the Executive Director of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, and may request a hearing before a grievance committee appointed by the School District.

Step 5:
If the grievance cannot be resolved at the local level, the Suncoast Technical College accrediting agency may be contacted as follows:

• COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
  7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325
  Atlanta, GA 30350
  Office: 800-917-2081 or 770-396-3898
  www.council.org
  

The FL Department of Education (FLDOE) may also be con­tacted when grievances cannot be settled at the local level.

•  FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
  Division of Career and Adult Education
  325 West Gaines Street, Suite 714c
  Tallahassee, FL 32399
  Office: 850-245-9062
  CareerandAdultEd@fldoe.com