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FL S0866

FL S0866
Florida Talent Development Council


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Introduced
11/12/2019
In Committee
11/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the council to submit, by a specified date, a report with recommendations related to the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program, or a similar program, to the Governor, the Legislature, the Board of Governors, and the State Board of Education; requiring the P-TECH program to incorporate secondary and postsecondary education with workforce education and work experience, etc.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Florida Talent Development Council to submit a report with recommendations by December 1, 2020 on the feasibility of establishing and implementing the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program, or a similar program, in Florida. The P-TECH program is a 6-year integrated model that incorporates secondary and postsecondary education with workforce education and work experience, allowing students to earn a high school diploma, an associate degree, and industry certifications. The report must address various aspects of implementing such a program, including school models, funding, accountability requirements, enrollment policies, courses of study, governance, and partnerships with industries and businesses.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Appropriations (on 03/14/2020)

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