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FL H0839

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Florida College System institutions and state universities to conduct annual assessments of intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity on campus, with results compiled and published by September 1 each year.

  • Establishes "2+2" targeted pathway programs requiring each Florida College System institution and state university to execute at least one agreement by 2019-2020 academic year, guaranteeing qualified associate degree holders transfer and degree completion.

  • Implements reverse transfer agreements allowing students who transfer to universities before earning an associate in arts degree to receive the degree from the college upon completion of university degree requirements.

  • Requires state universities to submit annual institutional audits to the Office of Inspector General and authorizes the Board of Governors to match student information with state employment records for program evaluation.

  • Adds anti-Semitism definitions and protections for postsecondary students, treating discrimination motivated by anti-Semitic intent the same as race-based discrimination, with specific examples provided in statute.

Legislative Description

Higher Education

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 741 (Ch. 2019-59), CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119), CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103), SB 2502 (Ch. 2019-116)

4/29/2019

Committee Referrals

Education3/29/2019
Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee3/15/2019
Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee2/20/2019

Full Bill Text

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