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FL H0359

COVID-19 Impact on School Accountability


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Introduced
01/20/2021
In Committee
02/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to COVID-19 impact on school accountability; providing that school grades, school improvement ratings, and student performance results from the statewide, standardized assessments for the 2020-2021 school year may not be used for specified purposes; providing for future repeal; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill provides that school grades, school improvement ratings, and student performance results from the 2020-2021 statewide, standardized assessments for Florida schools cannot be used for certain purposes, such as determining grade 3 retention, high school graduation, or personnel evaluations. The bill also exempts schools from having to implement turnaround options or facing sanctions or penalties based on their 2020-2021 performance. These provisions are in recognition of the public health emergency caused by COVID-19 and are set to be repealed on July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Died in Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee (on 04/30/2021)

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