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FL S0194

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kelli Stargel

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Office of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors to annually verify accuracy of data used to implement higher education accountability measures.

  • Mandates the Board of Governors to match student information with state and federal employment and educational records through a data-sharing agreement with the Department of Economic Opportunity.

  • Requires each Florida College System institution and state university to execute at least one "2+2" targeted pathway articulation agreement by the 2019-2020 academic year, guaranteeing associate degree holders access to bachelor's degree programs.

  • Specifies requirements for "2+2" pathway programs including 4-year graduation plans, academic advising, and guaranteed admittance for students who complete an associate in arts degree and meet university transfer requirements.

  • Requires district school boards to notify students about credit-by-examination equivalency lists and dual enrollment course equivalencies from the state board.

Legislative Description

Higher Education

Last Action

Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103)

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/16/2019
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education3/20/2019
Education3/4/2019

Full Bill Text

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