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FL S1210
Bill
Status
2/24/2017
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Revises the definition of "adequate instructional materials" to specify formats including bound/unbound textbooks, electronic content, consumables, learning laboratories, manipulatives, and computer software for core subject areas.
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Requires district school boards to adopt a process allowing parents and county residents to object to instructional materials based on criteria including whether materials are pornographic, unsuitable for student comprehension, or inappropriate for grade level; allows appeal of district decisions.
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Establishes procedures for contesting adopted instructional materials, including 30-day petition period, public hearing with hearing officer requirements, and access to contested materials online at least 7 days before hearing.
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Requires district school boards to provide access to instructional materials maintained in school libraries within 30 days of written request.
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Modifies instructional materials review committee requirements to require at least one-third of members be parents without district employment and removes "current" as a required characteristic for materials evaluation.
Legislative Description
Instructional Materials for K-12 Public Education
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 989 (Ch. 2017-177)
5/3/2017