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FL S1076
Bill
Status
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Education Pre-K - 12
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AI Summary
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Expands "collegiate high school" programs to "structured high school acceleration programs" that must include options for grades 11-12 students to earn 30 college credit hours and industry certifications through dual enrollment, mechanisms, or CAPE certifications.
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Prohibits district school boards from limiting enrollment numbers in structured high school acceleration programs and requires contracts with Florida College System institutions by January 1 for implementation the following school year.
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Requires district school boards to notify all public school students in grades 9-12 by September 1 annually about acceleration programs, including methods for earning college credit and estimated cost savings to families.
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Establishes FTE funding bonuses of 0.5 for students completing 30 college credit hours with industry certifications and an additional 0.5 for students completing 60 credit hours toward an associate degree with certifications before high school graduation.
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Makes execution of a structured high school acceleration program contract and enrollment of at least 2 percent of grades 11-12 students a requirement for districts to qualify for "academically high-performing school district" designation beginning July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Education
Last Action
Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7029 (Ch. 2016-237)
3/11/2016