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Introduced
12/16/2019
12/16/2019
In Committee
01/03/2020
01/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to designation of school grades; amending s. 1008.34, F.S.; revising the components on which a school's grade is based; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida Statute 1008.34 to revise the components on which a school's grade is based. The key provisions include basing a school's grade on the percentage of eligible students passing statewide assessments in various subjects, the percentage of eligible students making learning gains in English Language Arts and mathematics, and the percentage of eligible students in the lowest 25% making learning gains. For high schools, the grade is also based on the 4-year graduation rate and the percentage of students earning college and career credit through programs like Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and dual enrollment. The bill also includes a provision to count career dual enrollment courses resulting in 300 or more clock hours towards the college and career credit component. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Laid on Table - Companion bill(s) CS/SB 434 passed (on 03/09/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/957 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/957/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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