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FL H0623
Bill
Status
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Burgin
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AI Summary
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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.
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Requires district school boards to provide technology as needed for their educational programs as part of their duty to supply teaching accessories and aids.
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Authorizes district school boards to use instructional materials funds to purchase electronic textbooks beginning in the 2012-2013 fiscal year.
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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.
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Takes effect July 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Instructional Materials for K-12 Public Education
Last Action
Died in Messages
4/30/2010