Bill > S1226

This bill makes numerous changes to Florida's education laws, including requiring the Auditor General to notify the Legislative Auditing Committee if a district school board fails to take corrective action after an audit, revising the definition of "Next Generation Sunshine State Standards" to exclude common core standards, and modifying the duties of the Department of Education regarding the public broadcasting program system. It also updates course and assessment requirements for earning a standard high school diploma, including changes to online course requirements and the criteria for earning a standard diploma, and revises the effective date of the Adults with Disabilities Workforce Education Pilot Program, extending its duration and increasing the age limit for participants. Additionally, the bill addresses various aspects of school operations, student progression, and financial aid programs, with many sections repealing or amending existing statutes to streamline or update educational policies.