Bill > S1204

This bill modifies two sections of Florida law related to career-themed courses and school grading. First, it increases the number of required career-themed courses for school districts from two to four, with specific requirements that at least one course must be aligned with regional demand occupation fields and another must focus on specific areas like agriculture, construction, early childhood education, health care, or hospitality. These courses must lead to industry certifications and provide opportunities for students to earn postsecondary credits. Additionally, the bill changes the school grading system by adjusting how points are calculated for high schools, particularly for courses leading to national industry certifications. Notably, the bill increases the point value for national industry certification courses from 100 to 200 points and provides more flexibility in how clock hours are counted toward certification, allowing courses from different programs to be combined to meet hour requirements. The changes aim to strengthen career and technical education pathways and provide more nuanced evaluation of school performance, with the new provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1204