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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2013 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring a charter school sponsor to submit an annual report that includes specified information; modifying the application process for charter schools; requiring a sponsor to make student academic achievement for all students a priority in deciding whether to renew a charter; requiring that the technology infrastructure, connectivity, and capacity of all public schools and school districts that administer statewide standardized assessments pursuant to s. 1008.22, F.S., be load tested and independently verified as appropriate, adequate, efficient, and sustainable, etc.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's charter school laws by requiring charter school sponsors to submit annual reports detailing application processes and outcomes, and by prioritizing student academic achievement when deciding whether to renew a charter. It also adjusts the application and charter contract negotiation timelines, allows for longer charter terms for high-performing schools, and mandates that the technology infrastructure for statewide standardized assessments, including online tests, be thoroughly tested and verified for readiness, adequacy, efficiency, and sustainability. Additionally, the bill clarifies financial reporting requirements for charter schools, including monthly financial summaries, and prohibits certain employees and their spouses from serving on a charter school's governing board.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Appropriations (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7009 (Ch. 2013-250), CS/SB 1108 (Ch. 2013-236) (on 04/30/2013)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| Appropriations Committee Amendment to Amendment #941478 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/1630/Amendment/941478/HTML |
| Appropriations Committee Amendment to Amendment #821630 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/1630/Amendment/821630/HTML |
| Appropriations Committee Amendment (Delete All) #201208 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/1630/Amendment/201208/HTML |
| Appropriations Committee Amendment (Delete All) #640620 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/1630/Amendment/640620/HTML |
| Senate Floor Amendment #172386 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/1630/Amendment/172386/HTML |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/1630/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/1630/BillText/c1/PDF |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/1630/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/1630 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/1630/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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