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Introduced
11/04/2025
11/04/2025
In Committee
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to statewide, standardized assessments; amending ss. 1008.22 and 1008.25, F.S.; requiring the Department of Education to develop versions of statewide, standardized assessments and specified portions of the statewide, standardized coordinated screening and progress monitoring system, respectively, in certain languages by a specified date; requiring the department to develop a timetable and an action plan for the development and implementation of such assessments and written portions of the system; requiring the department to establish criteria for the use of such assessments and portions of the system; authorizing parents to prohibit the use of such assessments and portions of the system in certain languages; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Florida Department of Education to develop statewide standardized assessments and portions of the coordinated screening and progress monitoring system in the three most prevalent languages for English language learners by the 2027-2028 school year. The bill mandates that the department create a detailed timetable and action plan for developing and implementing these multilingual assessments and system components, and establish criteria for when using assessments in languages other than English is appropriate. Parents of English language learner students will have the option to prohibit their children from taking assessments in a language other than English. The bill modifies existing statutes related to student assessment programs, specifically addressing provisions for students with disabilities and English language learners, and includes technical changes such as replacing "shall" with "must" in certain contexts. These modifications aim to provide more inclusive and accessible educational assessment options for students with diverse linguistic backgrounds, while maintaining the state's commitment to measuring student progress and academic achievement. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving the Department of Education ample time to prepare and implement the required changes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/305 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/305/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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