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Introduced
02/06/2019
02/06/2019
In Committee
02/15/2019
02/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/04/2019
05/04/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Education to annually publish a specified report; limiting the applicability of state apprenticeship and job-training program requirements to provisions for veterans, minority persons, and women; requiring the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to consult with the Department of Education to evaluate certain apprenticeship programs to determine potential substitutions for certain licensure requirements; encouraging district school boards to declare an "Academic Scholarship Signing Day" and "College and Career Decision Day" for specified purposes, etc.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance workforce education in Florida. It requires the Department of Education to annually publish a report on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, limits the applicability of state apprenticeship and job-training program requirements, and encourages district school boards to declare academic and college/career recognition days. The bill also creates a Talent Development Council to develop a coordinated approach to meeting Florida's workforce needs, establishes a "Career and Technical Education (CTE) Graduation Pathway" option, and facilitates reverse transfer agreements and career pathways agreements between career centers and colleges. Additionally, the bill provides grants to establish or expand apprenticeship programs and allows school districts to issue adjunct teaching certificates for full-time positions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Education
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (3)
Appropriations (S), Education (S), Innovation, Industry, and Technology (S)
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119) (on 05/02/2019)
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