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FL S0002

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/31/2010

Primary Sponsor

JD Alexander

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Converts current maximum class size limits to average class size limits per grade grouping within each public school: prekindergarten through grade 3 (18 students average), grades 4-8 (22 students average), and grades 9-12 (25 students average)

  • Establishes new maximum class size limits for individual classrooms: 21 students for prekindergarten through grade 3, 27 students for grades 4-8, and 30 students for grades 9-12

  • Exempts extracurricular and virtual classes from class size requirements

  • Makes the state responsible for funding costs associated with meeting class size requirements, not local school districts

  • Amendment takes effect upon voter approval and operates retroactively to the 2010-2011 school year

Legislative Description

Class Size Requirements for Public Schools [WPSC]

Last Action

Signed by Officers and filed with Secretary of State; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 5101 (Ch. 2010-154)

5/19/2010

Committee Referrals

Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means2/17/2010
Education Pre-K - 122/3/2010

Full Bill Text

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