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FL S0202

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Janet Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Beginning with students entering grade 9 in the 2022-2023 school year, submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) would be required to receive a standard high school diploma in Florida
  • Students age 18 or older, or their parents if under 18, may opt out of the FAFSA requirement by submitting a written letter to the school district declining to file
  • The FAFSA requirement applies to both standard diploma candidates under s. 1003.4282 and students in the Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) early graduation program under s. 1002.3105
  • Numerous cross-references are updated across Florida statutes affecting charter schools, virtual instruction programs, the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, the Benacquisto Scholarship Program, the Road-to-Independence Program, and extracurricular activity eligibility requirements
  • The act would take effect July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Standard High School Diploma Award Requirements

Last Action

Died in Education

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Education12/15/2020

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