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FL S1466

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Bean

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of disabilities covered under parental notice and due process rights to explicitly include learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and developmental aphasia.

  • Requires public schools to provide students with disabilities the opportunity to develop an individual education plan (IEP) team and, if appropriate, an IEP in accordance with State Board of Education rules.

  • Exempts students who had an active individual education plan at the time of receiving a standard high school diploma from excess hour surcharges for college credit hours exceeding baccalaureate degree program requirements at state universities.

  • Clarifies that school district personnel cannot object to or discourage parents of students with disabilities from having another adult of their choice attend IEP development meetings.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Students with Disabilities

Last Action

Died in Education Pre-K - 12

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Education Pre-K - 123/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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