Section 413.341, F.S. Oral and written records, information, letters and reports received, made, or maintained by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Department of Education relative to any applicant or eligible individual are privileged, confidential, and exempt from s. 119.07(1), and may not be released except as provided in the section. Records that come into the possession of the division and that are confidential by other provisions of law are confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1), and may not be released by the division, except as provided in this section. Section 413.405(11), F.S. Meetings, hearings, and forums of the Florida Rehabilitation Council established to assist the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the planning and development of statewide rehabilitation programs and services shall be open and accessible to the public unless there is a valid reason for an executive session. Section 413.615(7)(a) and (b), F.S. The identity of, and all information identifying, a donor or prospective donor to the Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation who desires to remain anonymous is confidential and exempt from disclosure. Portions of the meetings of the foundation during which the identity of donors or prospective donors is discussed are exempt from open meetings requirements. Records relating to clients or applicants to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation that come into the possession of the foundation and that are confidential by other provisions of law are confidential and exempt from disclosure, and may not be released by the foundation. Portions of meetings of the foundation during which the identities of such clients or applicants are discussed are exempt from open meetings requirements. Section 413.615(11), F.S. The identities of donors and prospective donors to the Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation who desire to remain anonymous shall be protected and the anonymity shall be maintained in the auditor’s report. (Florida Office of the Attorney General // © March 9, 2023)
