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FL S1746
Bill
AI Summary
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Reorganizes the Florida Virtual School governance structure by reducing the board of trustees from seven to five members, imposing two consecutive 4-year term limits, and prohibiting board members from having business relationships with the school for 6 years after serving
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Expands priority enrollment categories to include English language learners, students with exceptionalities, gifted students, and students in alternative settings or Department of Juvenile Justice programs
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Requires the board of trustees to appoint an executive director responsible for day-to-day operations, policy proposals, and executing the school's mission, vision, and goals
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Establishes an Office of Inspector General within the Florida Virtual School to promote accountability, detect fraud and abuse, and investigate allegations of waste or financial mismanagement
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Authorizes virtual charter schools to provide part-time instruction after operating full-time for at least one school year, and allows the Department of Education to conditionally approve virtual instruction providers for 2 years instead of 1 year
Legislative Description
Florida Virtual Education
Last Action
Died in Appropriations
3/14/2020