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FL H0083

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ron Saunders

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 1003.4995, Florida Statutes, establishing the "Arts for All Students Act" for fine arts education in K-12 public schools

  • Requires Department of Education to annually publish an "Arts for All Students" report for each K-12 school comparing student achievement, learning gains, and graduation rates between students in fine arts curricula and those not participating, including analysis of English language learners, exceptional students, and economically disadvantaged students

  • Defines fine arts curriculum as including visual arts, music, dance, and theatre courses

  • Establishes an advisory committee of fine arts education experts to develop criteria and formulas for awarding "Arts for All Students" model school and model school district designations based on specified data metrics including course offerings, student enrollment, teacher certification levels, and dedicated classroom spaces

  • Takes effect July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Arts for All Students Act

Last Action

Died in K-12 Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 850 (Ch. 2014-184)

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

K-12 Subcommittee10/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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