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FL H0623

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Burgin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds electronic textbooks to the definition of "adequate instructional materials" that district school boards must provide to students, alongside traditional hard-backed and soft-backed textbooks.

  • Requires district school boards to provide technology as needed for their educational programs as part of their duty to supply teaching accessories and aids.

  • Authorizes district school boards to use instructional materials funds to purchase electronic textbooks beginning in the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

  • Restricts district school boards from using instructional materials funds to purchase electronic or computer hardware unless it is provided solely to deliver instructional materials content in electronic format.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Instructional Materials for K-12 Public Education

Last Action

Died in Messages

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Education Policy Council3/29/2010
PreK-12 Appropriations3/12/2010
PreK-12 Policy1/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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