Bill > S1076

This bill enacts significant changes to Florida's K-20 education system, aiming to enhance career planning, modernize student assessments, and improve postsecondary readiness. Key provisions include the establishment of comprehensive K-20 career and education planning to better prepare students for transitions to postsecondary education or work, the substantial revision of the student assessment program for public schools, and the creation of requirements for industry certifications and funding lists to support their distribution. The bill also introduces the "preeminent state research universities" program to elevate top-tier universities, establishes the "Complete Florida Degree" program to help adult learners finish their degrees, and revises the formula for performance funding for state universities, with a focus on employment outcomes and high-demand fields. Additionally, it updates graduation requirements, incorporates digital literacy and industry certifications into the curriculum, and modifies the student assessment program to align with common core standards and end-of-course assessments.