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Introduced
03/01/2019
03/01/2019
In Committee
03/08/2019
03/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creating the Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program within the Department of Education; requiring the Commissioner of Education to establish an application process for the program; authorizing school districts, charter schools, and Florida College System institutions to apply for grants under the program; authorizing students who earn one credit in a computer science course to substitute the credit for one science credit to fulfill standard high school diploma requirements, etc.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program within the Department of Education. The program aims to enable high schools and Florida College System institutions to offer applied learning opportunities for students in high-demand career pathways that lead to middle-level and high-level wages. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for grant proposals, which include providing students with opportunities to earn industry certifications, associate degrees, or college credit, as well as applied learning experiences through internships, externships, or apprenticeships. The bill also allows students who earn one credit in a computer science course to substitute it for one science credit to fulfill standard high school diploma requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Education, 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/2019/1588 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1588/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1588/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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