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FL S1436

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the Florida Academic Library Services Cooperative with the Florida Postsecondary Academic Library Network, overseen jointly by the Board of Governors and Department of Education.

  • Establishes a statewide Internet-based catalog of distance learning courses and degree programs offered by Florida College System and State University System institutions with search and analytics capabilities.

  • Creates statewide online student advising services including a streamlined transient student admissions process, computer-assisted advising system with degree audit and articulation components, and access to common prerequisite information.

  • Requires the host entity to submit annual reports beginning December 31, 2021, on implementation, usage, costs, and library services performance; chancellors must report recommendations to state leadership.

  • Repeals the Complete Florida Plus Program and related degree completion initiative, removing references to the program from veterans employment services and student advising requirements.

Legislative Description

Florida Postsecondary Academic Library Network

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 847 (Ch. 2021-85)

4/22/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/12/2021
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education3/2/2021
Education2/24/2021

Full Bill Text

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