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Introduced
12/01/2017
12/01/2017
In Committee
12/13/2017
12/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2018
03/11/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring certain computer science courses to be included in the Course Code Directory and published on the Department of Education's website by a specified date; requiring the Florida Virtual School to offer certain computer science courses; providing funds for bonuses for certain classroom teachers, etc.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand computer science education in Florida. It requires public schools to provide computer science learning opportunities, including coding and programming courses, in middle and high schools. The bill also requires the Florida Virtual School to offer computer science courses, and provides funding for teacher training and bonuses for teachers who teach computer science courses or hold relevant certifications. The bill also allows computer science courses to count towards high school math or science graduation requirements. Overall, the bill seeks to increase access to and support for computer science education in Florida.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Appropriations (S), Education (S)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 495 (on 03/07/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1056 |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1056/BillText/c2/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1056/BillText/c2/PDF |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1056/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1056/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Senate Committee Amendment #233566 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1056/Amendment/233566/HTML |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1056/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1056/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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