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FL H0283

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2013

Primary Sponsor

Holly Raschein

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 1003.499 requiring the Commissioner of Education to prepare an annual report on student access to and participation in fine arts courses, educator certification status, and core curricular content delivery aligned with Next Generation Sunshine State Standards

  • Requires annual reporting by schools and mandates the report be posted on the Department of Education's website and updated annually

  • Amends section 1008.34 to allow up to 10 bonus points in school grades based on student participation rates and performance in fine arts courses (visual arts, music, dance, and theatre)

  • Bonus points are contingent upon General Appropriations Act funding and State Board of Education approval of a statewide, standardized end-of-course assessment for each fine arts course

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Fine Arts Courses

Last Action

Died on Calendar

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Education4/10/2013
Education Appropriations Subcommittee3/29/2013
K-12 Subcommittee1/30/2013

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