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FL S1292

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Education

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Florida Center for Library Automation to provide a unified library system and resources for all public postsecondary institutions, including shared catalogs, electronic resources, and coordinated licensing of library materials.

  • Establishes Complete Florida Plus Program within University of West Florida's Innovation Institute to manage a statewide distance learning course catalog, coordinate academic support services, and assist adult learners in completing degrees aligned with workforce needs.

  • Repeals sections 1006.72 and 1006.73 relating to electronic library resource licensing and the Florida Virtual Campus, transferring all records, personnel, property, and funds to University of West Florida.

  • Requires Complete Florida Plus Program to develop a statewide computer-assisted student advising system supporting transient student admissions, degree audits, articulation agreements, and career information.

  • Updates cross-references in sections 1007.01, 1009.23, and 1009.24 to direct provisions to section 1006.735 instead of repealed sections; effective July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Postsecondary Education

Last Action

Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5101 (Ch. 2014-56)

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/9/2014
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education3/31/2014
Education3/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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