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Introduced
12/05/2023
12/05/2023
In Committee
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
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 program within the Department of Education; providing the purpose of the program; specifying eligibility requirements for the awarding of the Seal of Fine Arts; defining the term “work of art”; authorizing the State Board of Education to adopt additional criteria for the award of the seal; requiring the Commissioner of Education and school districts to perform specified duties to administer the program; prohibiting a school district or the department 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. Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, the Seal of Fine Arts will be awarded to students who have earned a standard high school diploma, completed at least three year-long courses in dance, music, theatre, or visual arts with a grade of "A" or higher, and met at least two additional requirements such as completing an advanced fine arts course, participating in a juried arts event, performing community service, or receiving recognition for an original work of art. The Commissioner of Education and school districts are required to perform various administrative duties to implement the program, and the State Board of Education is authorized to establish additional criteria and adopt rules to administer the program. The bill also prohibits school districts and the Department of Education from charging a fee for the Seal of Fine Arts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to HB 523 (on 02/14/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/694 |
| Analysis - Fiscal Policy (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/694/Analyses/2024s00694.fp.PDF |
| Analysis - Fiscal Policy (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/694/Analyses/2024s00694.pre.fp.PDF |
| Analysis - Appropriations Committee on Education (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/694/Analyses/2024s00694.aed.PDF |
| Analysis - Appropriations Committee on Education (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/694/Analyses/2024s00694.pre.aed.PDF |
| Analysis - Education Pre-K -12 (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/694/Analyses/2024s00694.ed.PDF |
| Analysis - Education Pre-K -12 (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/694/Analyses/2024s00694.pre.ed.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/694/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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