Bill > H5101

This bill revises several provisions related to educational funding and services in Florida. Key changes include: - Creating a supplemental academic instruction allocation to provide additional instruction and support for schools earning a "D" or "F" grade, and allowing flexibility in how the funds can be used for other schools. - Expanding the research-based reading instruction allocation to provide an additional hour of reading instruction for students in the lowest-performing elementary schools, and allowing more flexibility in how the funds can be used. - Creating a new safe schools allocation to assist school districts with compliance on safety-related requirements, with priority given to establishing school resource officer programs. - Modifying the Florida digital classrooms allocation to focus on acquiring technology infrastructure and resources to integrate technology in the classroom. - Revising the standard student attire incentive payments by removing the requirement for specific clothing types and colors. The bill is intended to provide more flexibility and targeted support for struggling schools while continuing investments in reading instruction and educational technology.

Budget and Finance

PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee (House)

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/5101