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FL H1123

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Ben Diamond

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program beginning with the 2020-2021 school year to recognize high school graduates who demonstrate high skill levels in performing or visual arts

  • Requires students to complete four fine arts courses (three year-long courses plus one additional course) in dance, music, theater, or visual arts with a grade of "B" or higher in each

  • Mandates completion of two fine arts related extracurricular activities and at least 20 hours of arts-related community service with a comprehensive presentation on experiences

  • Commissioner of Education must prepare and distribute insignia for diplomas; school districts must maintain records, report qualifying student numbers, and affix the seal to diplomas and transcripts

  • School districts and the Department of Education are prohibited from charging any fee for the Seal of Fine Arts

Legislative Description

Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program

Last Action

Died in PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee1/13/2020

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