CS for CS for SB 1076 - K-20 Education Summary

• Establishes comprehensive K-20 career and education planning to prepare students for postsecondary education or work by providing information on career opportunities, educational requirements, and financial aid options.

• Creates new standard high school diploma requirements effective 2013-2014 school year requiring 24 credits with specific course distribution, end-of-course assessments, online learning component, and includes provisions for diploma designations (Scholar and Merit).

• Implements transition from FCAT to common core assessments in English Language Arts and mathematics while maintaining end-of-course assessments; establishes EOC assessment requirements for Algebra I, Geometry, Biology I, Civics, and U.S. History.

• Authorizes technical center governing boards composed of school board members and local business leaders to align educational programs with business workforce needs and requires industry certification attainment for course continuation.

• Establishes preeminent state research universities program with academic and research excellence standards; universities meeting all 12 standards must establish institutes for online learning offering affordable baccalaureate degrees, with funding for those meeting 11 of 12 standards.