Bill > H0773

This bill: - Revises high school graduation requirements and diploma designations, including changing the Algebra II and Geometry end-of-course (EOC) assessment requirements. - Modifies the statewide assessment program, including changing assessment schedules, requiring more timely reporting of results, and publishing past assessments. - Enhances educator evaluation procedures by requiring an independent analysis of student learning growth data. - Revises middle grades promotion requirements related to certain courses and EOC assessments. - Expands virtual education options and flexibility for students and school districts. - Increases accountability and training requirements for teacher mentorship programs. - Modifies instructional materials funding and requirements. - Revises educator certification and preparation program requirements, including creating a new professional development certification and education competency program. - Enhances the role and responsibilities of the Just Read, Florida! Office. - Provides appropriations to implement various provisions of the bill. Overall, the bill aims to make changes across K-12 education in areas such as assessments, instructional practices, educator preparation and certification, and school choice.

Budget and Finance, Education

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

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/773