FL H7103

Teacher preparation program admission requires minimum 2.5 GPA and passing the General Knowledge Test of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination; eliminates previous waiver allowing programs to exempt up to 10% of students from requirements

Dual enrollment expanded to include private school and home education students with free instructional materials; recreation and leisure studies courses prohibited from dual enrollment programs; district school boards must allocate at least 50% of dual enrollment bonus funding to schools generating the funds

Department of Education required to maintain ineligible list of individuals terminated or resigned due to sexual misconduct with students; employers must execute affidavit of separation documenting reasons for termination including sexual misconduct

Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) must allow private schools, charter schools, and home education cooperatives to maintain full membership or join by sport; public schools permitted to join other athletic associations without FHSAA retaliation; 30 seconds required for opening remarks at athletic events

School districts must calculate additional full-time equivalent student membership (0.16 FTE) for students completing general education dual enrollment courses with grade of "A" or better in early college programs; 0.3 FTE bonus for students earning associate degree through dual enrollment with 3.0+ GPA