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Introduced
11/17/2023
11/17/2023
In Committee
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
Crossed Over
02/14/2024
02/14/2024
Passed
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program; creating s. 1003.4321, F.S.; establishing the Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program within the Department of Education; providing the purpose of the program; specifying eligibility requirements for the seal; defining the term "work of art"; authorizing the State Board of Education to adopt additional criteria for the award of a seal; requiring the Commissioner of Education and school districts to perform specified duties to administer the program; prohibiting a school district or the Department of Education from charging a fee for the seal; requiring the state board to adopt rules; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program within the Department of Education to recognize high school graduates who have demonstrated exemplary proficiency in fine arts coursework. To be eligible, students must earn a standard high school diploma, complete at least three year-long courses in dance, music, theatre, or visual arts with a grade of "A" or higher, and meet at least two additional requirements, such as completing an advanced fine arts course, participating in a juried event, performing community service, or receiving recognition for an original work of art. The Commissioner of Education and school districts are required to administer the program, and no fees can be charged for the seal. The State Board of Education is authorized to establish additional criteria for the award.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Education
Sponsors (22)
Dean Black (R)*,
Jennifer Canady (R)*,
Carolina Amesty (R),
Kristen Arrington (D),
Jessica Baker (R),
Doug Bankson (R),
Fabián Basabe (R),
Melony Bell (R),
Kim Daniels (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Tiffany Esposito (R),
Gallop Franklin (D),
Alina García (R),
Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R),
Rita Harris (D),
Dianne Hart (D),
Dotie Joseph (D),
Rachel Plakon (R),
Susan Plasencia (R),
David Smith (R),
Susan L. Valdés (R),
Marie Woodson (D),
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-51 (on 04/03/2024)
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