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FL S1308

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Education

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new duties for the Commissioner of Education to conduct annual reviews of career and technical education offerings in K-12, career centers, and Florida College System institutions, evaluating alignment with employer demand, wages, and industry certifications.

  • Requires the Commissioner to phase out career and technical education programs not aligned with employer needs or that don't provide middle- or high-wage job opportunities, and to encourage development of new programs in high-demand areas.

  • Mandates the Commissioner to submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature by December 1 detailing review findings, misaligned programs, and unmet employer skill demands.

  • Requires statewide articulation agreements to include reverse transfer provisions allowing Florida College System students who transfer to state universities before earning an associate in arts degree to complete that degree upon returning.

  • Allows state universities and Florida College System institutions to waive tuition and fees for students who previously enrolled within the past 10 years but haven't reenrolled in the past 5 years and have completed at least 90 percent of required coursework for a degree.

Legislative Description

Pathways to College and Career Success

Last Action

Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7071 (Ch. 2019-119)

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/11/2019
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education3/25/2019
Education3/4/2019

Full Bill Text

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