Bill > S1678

This bill allows students to use credits earned from completing a registered apprenticeship or preapprenticeship program to fulfill certain high school graduation requirements, specifically those related to English Language Arts and Social Studies, as indicated by paragraphs (3)(e) and (g) of the relevant statute. For this to happen, the State Board of Education, which is the governing body for education in Florida, must approve and identify which apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs are eligible for students to earn these credits. Apprenticeships and preapprenticeships are structured programs that provide on-the-job training and education to prepare individuals for skilled trades or professions. This change aims to recognize the value of practical, work-based learning experiences in a student's overall education and graduation pathway.