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Introduced
03/09/2015
03/09/2015
In Committee
03/27/2015
03/27/2015
Crossed Over
03/26/2015
03/26/2015
Passed
04/09/2015
04/09/2015
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/14/2015
04/14/2015
Introduced Session
2015 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revising a requirement for the uniform opening date of public schools; revising the purpose of the student assessment program to include providing instructional personnel with certain information when available; authorizing a school district to use district employees to administer and proctor specified assessments; revising reporting requirements relating to school district personnel evaluation systems, etc.
AI Summary
This bill revises several aspects of Florida's education system, including adjusting the uniform opening date for public schools to no earlier than August 10th each year, and enhancing the student assessment program to provide instructional personnel with timely data on student achievement to improve teaching. It also allows school districts to use their own employees to administer and proctor standardized tests, and modifies reporting requirements for school district personnel evaluation systems, aiming to improve teacher and administrator effectiveness by emphasizing student performance and instructional leadership. Additionally, the bill clarifies requirements for student progression, particularly for third graders with reading deficiencies, and updates provisions related to high school diplomas and academic designations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (5)
H. Marlene O'Toole (R)*,
Ben Albritton (R),
Matthew Caldwell (R),
Eric Eisnaugle (R),
Heather Fitzenhagen (R),
Other Sponsors (2)
Education Appropriations Subcommittee (House), Education Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2015-6 (on 04/14/2015)
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