SB 1514 - Education Bill Summary

• Renames Brevard Community College as "Eastern Florida State College" and updates all related references throughout Florida statutes.

• Eliminates the state's satellite transponder management program and removes related revenue deposits to the Operating Trust Fund, replacing them with revenues from high school equivalency examination fees.

• Expands virtual instruction options by authorizing school districts to provide part-time virtual instruction in all K-12 courses and removing restrictions on students taking online courses across district lines.

• Extends indefinitely the $200,000 remuneration cap for Florida College System and state university presidents and administrative employees (previously set to expire June 30, 2013).

• Repeals the Sophomore Level Test Trust Fund, transfers remaining balances to General Revenue Fund, and modifies funding mechanisms for full-time equivalent students in virtual programs and dual enrollment courses.