Bill > S1436

This bill requires the State Board of Education to establish minimum technology standards for school districts, covering hardware, software, and security, and allows students to use their own devices if they meet these standards. It also clarifies how full-time equivalent (FTE) students are counted for the Florida Virtual School, distinguishing between full-time and part-time enrollment, and mandates that virtual instruction programs must offer courses in accessible formats for students with disabilities, tailored to their individual education plans. Additionally, the bill prohibits school districts from requiring public school students to take courses outside of the regular school day in addition to their scheduled term courses, and allows school districts to use funds designated for instructional materials to purchase necessary hardware for student learning.