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FL H1407
Bill
Status
5/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Mel Ponder
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AI Summary
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Creates annual review process requiring the Commissioner of Education to evaluate career and technical education programs in K-12 schools and Florida College System institutions, assessing alignment with employer demand, student outcomes, and workforce needs, with findings reported to Governor and Legislature by December 1 each year.
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Expands Florida College System Performance-Based Incentive metrics to include outcome measures for dual enrollment and collegiate high school program students alongside existing metrics for retention, completion, and postgraduation employment.
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Establishes reverse transfer agreement allowing Florida College System associate in arts degree-seeking students who transfer to state universities to receive their associate degree if they completed a majority of credits at the college and meet all requirements.
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Requires state universities to annually notify students about associate in arts certificate options and authorizes fee waivers for students who were previously enrolled but inactive for 5+ years and have completed at least 90 percent of their degree program.
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Provides $1,000 per student funding for Florida College System institutions for each home education or private school student completing a dual enrollment course and each student earning an associate degree through a collegiate high school program; effective July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Postsecondary Education
Last Action
Died in Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119)
5/3/2019