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FL H0833

FL H0833
Student Eligibility for K-12 Virtual Instruction


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Introduced
02/15/2017
In Committee
04/26/2017
Crossed Over
04/26/2017
Passed
Dead
05/08/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revising eligibility requirements for specified students to receive part-time instruction at the Florida Virtual School; revising student eligibility and participation requirements for virtual instruction programs; authorizing all students, including home education and private school students, to participate in specified virtual instruction options; revising the options that a district school board or charter school governing board may offer for a student to satisfy certain online course requirements, etc.

AI Summary

This bill revises eligibility requirements for students to receive part-time instruction at the Florida Virtual School and virtual instruction programs. It authorizes all students, including home education and private school students, to participate in various virtual instruction options. The bill also expands the options that district school boards or charter school governing boards can offer to students to satisfy online course requirements for high school graduation, including the use of blended learning courses. Additionally, the bill clarifies the funding mechanisms for students enrolled in virtual charter schools.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (4)

Other Sponsors (1)

PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

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

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