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FL S1210

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2017

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Requires district school boards to provide access to instructional materials maintained in school libraries within 30 days of written request.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/29/2017
Education3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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