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FL H0775
Bill
Status
Failed
3/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Michael Bileca
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AI Summary
- Expands character-development program requirements from elementary schools to kindergarten through grade 12 in all public schools
- Replaces the previous list of character qualities (patriotism, responsibility, citizenship, kindness, respect, honesty, charity, self-control, tolerance, cooperation) with an expanded list including wisdom, pursuit of excellence, equality, courage, self-discipline, perseverance, duty, honor, civility, and responsibility for preserving liberty
- Allows district school boards to adopt curricula similar to Character First, Character Counts, or The Leader in Me programs, subject to state department approval
- Requires administrative and instructional staff to be informed of character-development program requirements at the beginning of each school year
- Removes the requirement that character-development programs be "secular in nature"
- Takes effect July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Required Instruction in the Public Schools
Last Action
Died in K-20 Innovation Subcommittee
3/9/2012
Committee Referrals
K-20 Innovation Subcommittee12/12/2011
Full Bill Text
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