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FL S0442

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Military and Veterans Affairs and Space

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Board of Governors and State Board of Education to create a uniform system for awarding postsecondary credit to servicemembers and veterans for military experience, training, and credentials

  • Establishes a 13-member workgroup by August 31, 2019, to develop a process for determining when military experience qualifies for postsecondary credit, with recommendations due by December 1, 2019

  • Mandates the Articulation Coordinating Committee approve a list of postsecondary course equivalencies and minimum credits for military experience by November 30, 2020, updated annually thereafter

  • State universities, Florida College System institutions, and career centers must award credit based on the approved list, with credits guaranteed to transfer between public institutions

  • Waives transcript fees at state universities, Florida College System institutions, and career centers for active duty military members, honorably discharged veterans, and their spouses and dependents

Legislative Description

Postsecondary Education for Certain Military Personnel

Last Action

Died in Messages

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/28/2019
Military and Veterans Affairs and Space3/12/2019
Education2/1/2019

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