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Introduced
01/04/2018
01/04/2018
In Committee
01/12/2018
01/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2018
03/11/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides requirements for specified instruction relating to computer science; requires certain computer science courses to be included in Course Code Directory & published on DOE's website by specified date; provides funds for school districts to provide professional development for classroom teachers; authorizes bonuses for certain classroom teachers.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida Statutes to provide requirements for computer science instruction in public schools. It defines "computer science" and requires public schools to offer computer science opportunities, including coding and programming courses, in middle and high schools. The bill also requires the Department of Education to identify computer science courses in the Course Code Directory and publish them on its website. Additionally, the bill authorizes school districts to apply for funding to provide professional development for classroom teachers to earn computer science certifications or industry certifications. Finally, the bill establishes a bonus program for effective or highly effective classroom teachers who teach computer science courses or courses associated with industry certifications in computer science.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Died on Calendar (on 03/10/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1213 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1213/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #334383 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1213/Amendment/334383/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #216245 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1213/Amendment/216245/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1213/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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