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For travel to a conference or convention to qualify for reimbursement, the cost must be reasonable and attendance at the conference must be necessary for the successful completion of a task required by this Agreement. Provided the cost qualifies as reasonable and necessary for the successful completion of a task required by this Agreement, travel to a conference that complies with the requirements of Rule 691-42.004, Florida Administrative Code, satisfies the minimum level of service for conference travel under this Agreement. In pertinent part, Rule 691-42.004(1), Florida Administrative Code, states "No public funds shall be expended for attendance at conferences or conventions unless: • The main purpose of the conference or convention is in connection with the official business of the state and directly related to the performance of the statutory duties and responsibilities of the agency participating; • The activity provides a direct educational or other benefit supporting the work and public purpose of the person attending; • The duties and responsibilities of the traveler attending such meetings are compatible with the objectives of the conference or convention; and • The request for payment of travel expenses is otherwise in compliance with these rules. Provided the cost qualifies as reasonable and necessary for the successful completion of a task required by this Agreement, and provided any related travel complies with the requirements of Rule 691-42.004, Florida Administrative Code, conferences may qualify for reimbursement under this Agreement: Requests for reimbursement for payment of the registration fee or for a conference or convention must include: • A statement explaining how the expense directly relates to the Recipient's successful performance of a task outlined in this Agreement; • A copy of those pages of the agenda that itemizes the registration fee; • A copy of local travel policy; and, • A copy of the travel voucher or a statement that no travel costs were incurred, if applicable. When a meal is included in a registration fee, the meal allowance must be deducted from the reimbursement claim, even if the traveler decides for personal reasons not to eat the meal. See section 112.061(6)(c), Florida Statutes ("No one, whether traveling out of or in state, shall be reimbursed for any meal or lodging included in a convention or conference registration fee paid by the state"). A continental breakfast is considered a meal and must be deducted if included in a registration fee for a convention or conference. However, in the case where a meal is provided by a hotel or airline, the traveler shall be allowed to claim the meal allowance provided by law. Class A, Class B, and Class C Travel: Class A travel is continuous travel of 24 hours or more away from official headquarters. The travel day for Class A is based on a calendar day (midnight to midnight). Class B travel is continuous travel of less than 24 hours which involves overnight absence away from official headquarters. The travel day for Class B travel begins at the same time as the travel period. Class C travel is short or day trips in which the traveler is not away from his/her official headquarters overnight. Class C allowances are currently not authorized for reimbursement. 39