Bill > S0790

This bill establishes the "Florida digital classrooms allocation" to support schools in integrating technology to improve student performance, requiring district school boards to create and submit digital classrooms plans that outline measurable student outcomes, infrastructure needs, professional development, digital tools, and online assessment strategies, all within parameters set by the State Board of Education. It also repeals provisions related to a pilot program for electronic instructional materials and creates the Florida Center for Library Automation to provide a unified library automation system for public postsecondary institutions, aiming to enhance access to resources and reduce costs through statewide licensing and open-access textbook initiatives. Additionally, the bill mandates computer science and technology instruction in public schools, allows for computer science courses to fulfill graduation requirements, and updates provisions related to virtual instruction programs and charter school funding to incorporate digital classrooms.