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FL S0478
Bill
Status
Passed
6/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Education
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AI Summary
- Renames the Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program as a permanent program by removing "Pilot" from its title and abrogating the scheduled expiration date of June 30, 2023
- Transfers administrative duties from the Commissioner of Education to the Department of Education, which will now approve school districts for participation and receive annual certifications
- Participating school districts may receive a maximum of $150 per full-time equivalent student in kindergarten through grade 2 enrolled in a comprehensive music education program, subject to legislative appropriation in the General Appropriations Act
- Eligible programs must include all K-2 students at a school, be staffed by certified music educators, provide at least 30 consecutive minutes of music instruction 2 days per week, and comply with class size requirements
- Removes the requirement that the University of Florida's College of Education, in collaboration with Florida International University's School of Music, evaluate the program's effectiveness, and eliminates the prior eligibility criterion based on proximity to the University of Florida
Legislative Description
Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Program
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-168
6/1/2023
Committee Referrals
Appropriations3/15/2023
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education3/7/2023
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