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FL S0330

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Baxley

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redesignates the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards as minimum baseline standards, allowing school districts to adopt standards that are equivalent to or more rigorous than state standards or International Baccalaureate program standards

  • Requires science instruction to present "controversial theories and concepts" in a "factual, objective, and balanced manner"

  • Mandates that curricular content integrate "knowledge-based learning" and "demonstrable, deep understanding of the founding values and principles of the United States" in accordance with existing civic education requirements

  • Requires economics courses to include study of both Keynesian and Hayekian economic theories alongside existing financial literacy instruction on topics like income, savings, credit, and budgeting

  • Requires government and civics content to "strictly adhere to the founding values and principles of the United States" and mandates that district superintendents annually certify instructional materials align with or exceed applicable state standards

Legislative Description

Educational Standards for K-12 Public Schools

Last Action

Died in Education

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Education1/25/2019

Full Bill Text

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