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FL S0782

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Mayfield

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that students participating in interscholastic sports at junior varsity or varsity level must pass a competency test on personal fitness to satisfy the one-credit physical education requirement for high school graduation
  • Students participating in an interscholastic sport for two full seasons may now satisfy the physical education credit requirement without passing the personal fitness competency test
  • Eliminates the Department of Education's competency test on personal fitness as a condition for athletic participation to count toward graduation requirements
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

High School Graduation Requirements

Last Action

Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7069 (Ch. 2017-116)

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules4/4/2017
Health Policy3/27/2017
Education2/23/2017

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