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Introduced
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
In Committee
03/04/2019
03/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revising science credits required for a standard high school diploma; authorizing school districts and consortiums of school districts to apply to the Department of Education for funding for professional development for classroom teachers to provide instruction in computer science courses and content; expanding the number of CAPE Digital Tool certificates relating to certain areas which the department must annually identify and the Commissioner of Education may recommend, etc.
AI Summary
This bill revises several provisions related to education in Florida. It:
- Allows a student who earns credit in a computer science course to substitute that credit for one science credit, except for Biology I.
- Authorizes school districts and consortiums to apply for funding from the Department of Education to provide professional development for teachers to earn computer science education certifications or to provide high-quality professional development on teaching computer science courses and content.
- Expands the number of CAPE Digital Tool certificates relating to areas like cybersecurity and coding that can be identified and recommended annually.
- Reenacts various statutes to incorporate the changes made to the high school graduation requirements in this bill.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
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/2019/1366 |
| Senate Committee Amendment #363068 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1366/Amendment/363068/HTML |
| Senate Committee Amendment #839172 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1366/Amendment/839172/HTML |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1366/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1366/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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