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FL H0781

Bill

Status

Passed

6/27/2017

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Porter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida's school grading system to revise requirements for K-3 feeder pattern school designations under section 1008.34, F.S.

  • Changes the threshold for establishing a school feeder pattern from "at least 60 percent" to "a majority" of students in kindergarten through grade 3 schools being scheduled for assignment to a graded school.

  • Applies to schools serving kindergarten through grade 3 combinations that do not receive regular school grades because their students are not tested and included in the school grading system.

  • Requires feeder pattern school designations to be identified by the Department of Education and verified by the school district.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Designation of School Grades

Last Action

Chapter No. 2017-171

6/27/2017

Committee Referrals

Education4/13/2017
Education3/20/2017
Prek-12 Appropriations Subcommittee3/14/2017
PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee2/23/2017

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