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FL S1644

FL S1644
Instructional Materials


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Introduced
01/05/2018
In Committee
01/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring district school board rules to include a longer public review period for student editions of recommended instructional materials; requiring public access to and an opportunity to comment on instructional materials recommended for adoption; exempting certain instructional materials from certain public review procedures under certain circumstances, etc.

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend Florida's existing laws on instructional materials used in public schools. It requires district school boards to include a longer public review period (45 days instead of 20) for student editions of recommended instructional materials, and to provide public access and an opportunity to comment on the recommended materials. The bill also exempts certain instructional materials that meet specified criteria from certain public review procedures. Additionally, it allows parents and county residents to recommend instructional materials for consideration by district reviewers, and requires the Department of Education to notify publishers when their materials are recommended and provide them with the state's adoption schedule.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Other Sponsors (1)

Education (S)

Last Action

Died in Rules (on 03/10/2018)

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