Wade v. Florida Department of Children & Families

Appellant seeks review of a “final order” terminating her scholarship under the Road-to-Independence (RTI) Program in section 409.1451(5)(b), Florida Statutes. We conclude that the order is not final agency action for purposes of judicial review because it was entered by a Department of Children and Families (Department) hearing officer, not the secretary of the Department. Accordingly, we dismiss this appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

In November 2009, the Department notified Appellant of its intent to terminate her RTI scholarship because she had not attended school full time or made…