Bill > S1448

This bill, titled "Student Choice," aims to expand educational options for parents and students in Florida by allowing parents to enroll their children in any public school, including charter schools, that has not reached its capacity, regardless of district boundaries, and also makes changes to the regulations surrounding virtual charter schools and the establishment of a new institute for charter school innovation. Key provisions include enabling parents to transport their children to chosen public schools, clarifying the definition of "capacity" for schools, and streamlining requirements for virtual charter schools by removing references to a specific repealed statute (s. 1002.455) and adjusting contract termination conditions for virtual instruction providers based on school grades and improvement ratings. Additionally, the bill establishes the Florida Institute for Charter School Innovation within Florida State University to support charter school quality and innovation, and it modifies funding mechanisms for virtual education. It also introduces provisions for providing educational services to students receiving hospitalized program services, ensuring continuity of education for these students.