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Introduced
02/22/2019
02/22/2019
In Committee
03/04/2019
03/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Commissioner of Education to conduct an annual review of career and technical education offerings in the K-12 education system, career centers, and the Florida College System; requiring the statewide articulation agreement to provide for a reverse transfer agreement; authorizing state universities or Florida College System institutions to waive tuition and fees for students who meet specified requirements, etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Education to conduct an annual review of career and technical education offerings in the K-12 education system, career centers, and the Florida College System to determine their alignment with employer demand and student outcomes. The bill also mandates the statewide articulation agreement to provide for a reverse transfer agreement, allowing students who transfer to a state university before earning an associate's degree to earn the degree retroactively. Additionally, the bill authorizes state universities or Florida College System institutions to waive tuition and fees for students who have completed most of the required coursework for an associate's or bachelor's degree but have not enrolled in the past five years.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (Senate)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119) (on 05/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1308 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1308/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1308/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Senate Committee Amendment #514048 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1308/Amendment/514048/HTML |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1308/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1308/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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