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FL H0293

FL H0293
Middle Grades


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Introduced
01/19/2017
In Committee
04/26/2017
Crossed Over
04/25/2017
Passed
05/05/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/02/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires that DOE contract to conduct comprehensive study of states with nationally recognized high-performing middle schools in reading & mathematics; requires report to Governor, SBE & Legislature by specified time; provides for expiration; deletes requirements related to career & education planning course for middle grades promotion; provides appropriation.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Florida Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive study on high-performing middle schools in reading and mathematics across the country, focusing on areas such as academic expectations, instructional strategies, teacher quality, and parental involvement. The bill also removes requirements related to a career and education planning course for middle grades promotion. The study's findings and recommendations must be reported to the Governor, State Board of Education, and state legislature by December 2017, and the bill provides a $50,000 appropriation for the Department of Education to implement the provisions. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2017.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (8)

Other Sponsors (2)

Education Committee (House), PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2017-55, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7069 (Ch. 2017-116) (on 06/02/2017)

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