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FL S0868

FL S0868
Educational Options and Services


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Introduced
02/10/2017
In Committee
02/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing that a client of the Division of Blind Services is considered an employee of the state for workers' compensation coverage; revising student eligibility requirements for the Florida Virtual School and virtual instruction programs; requiring an institution that seeks initial approval after a specified date to offer a graduate-level teacher preparation program to offer students certain options, etc.

AI Summary

This bill: Provides that clients of the Division of Blind Services participating in on-the-job training are considered state employees for workers' compensation coverage. It revises student eligibility requirements for the Florida Virtual School and virtual instruction programs, allowing all students in kindergarten through grade 12 to enroll in full-time or part-time virtual instruction. The bill requires graduate-level teacher preparation programs to offer students the option to complete the initial preparation program at the bachelor's level. It also makes various other changes related to dual enrollment, virtual education funding, and virtual charter schools.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Education (Senate)

Last Action

Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7069 (Ch. 2017-116) (on 05/05/2017)

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