Bill > S0638

This bill amends the definition of a "full-time student" for the Florida Education Finance Program, which is a system for funding public schools in Florida. Specifically, it clarifies the number of instructional hours required for a student to be considered full-time in certain situations, such as when a school is operating with multiple sessions due to delays or emergencies, or when a school uses an experimental calendar approved by the Department of Education. The bill also removes the term "double-session school" from the definition and adjusts the hour requirements for students in grades 4-12 and kindergarten through grade 3 in these specific circumstances. These changes aim to ensure accurate calculation of "full-time equivalent students" (FTEs), which is a key metric used to determine state funding for school districts.