CS/HB 1045 Summary

• Amends Florida Statutes section 1003.57 to require school districts to provide instruction to homebound or hospitalized K-12 students.

• Mandates the State Board of Education adopt rules establishing minimum requirements including eligibility criteria, procedures for determining student eligibility, appropriate instruction methods, and requirements for initiating services.

• Requires district school boards to provide special instruction, classes, and services either within the district system, in cooperation with other districts, or through contractual arrangements with approved private schools or community facilities.

• Effective July 1, 2015.