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Introduced
12/17/2024
12/17/2024
In Committee
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Crossed Over
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to exceptional student education; creating s. 1003.5717, F.S.; requiring the Department of Education to develop and implement, by a specified date, a workforce credential program for students with an autism spectrum disorder or students on a modified curriculum; providing the purpose of the program; providing requirements for the program; requiring the department to produce an annual report during a specified timeframe; providing requirements for the report; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Florida Department of Education to create a workforce credential program specifically designed for students with autism spectrum disorder or those on a modified curriculum by January 31, 2026. The program aims to help these students secure employment after graduation by allowing them to earn badges that demonstrate specific workplace skills. Each badge will require students to show proficiency in five discrete skills, with workplace safety being a mandatory component. The department will collaborate with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop a workplace safety badge, and each badge must be validated by two instructional staff members specializing in exceptional student education. From 2026 to 2030, the department must produce an annual report by January 31 of the following year, which will include details about the badges offered, post-graduation employment data, student participation rates, and other relevant outcome metrics. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is intended to provide targeted support for students with unique educational needs to improve their employment prospects.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Pre-K - 12 (S)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration (on 05/03/2025)
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