FL H1111

Department of Education shall establish a 4-year REACH Program in 3-5 of Florida's lowest-performing traditional public schools beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, with initial funding capped at $900,000 and subsequent years requiring legislative approval for increases.

Eligible schools must have earned a grade of "F" for 2 consecutive years, be Title I schools, and have at least 95 percent of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch; schools must submit letters of interest by July 15, 2014.

Program shall provide "wrap-around services" including tutorial and after-school programs, student counseling, nutrition education, health and dental services, parental counseling, and adult education through public-private partnerships.

Schools shall build partnerships during year one with school districts, teachers unions, parents, social service agencies, medical and dental professionals, and businesses, then monitor and refine services during years 2-4 while tracking academic, health, and nutritional progress.

Department of Education shall submit a final program review to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House at the program's conclusion, including successful practices, student performance impacts, and a recommendation to continue or terminate the program.