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FL S0750
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Alexis Calatayud
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AI Summary
- Requires the Articulation Coordinating Committee to convene a workgroup by September 1, 2023, to develop a minimum of eight statewide "2+2" associate in science to baccalaureate degree articulation agreements in high-demand fields, with proposed agreements due by August 1, 2024
- Each state university must adopt at least one local "2+2" associate in science to baccalaureate degree articulation agreement with one or more Florida College System institutions by the 2023-2024 academic year and submit it to the Department of Education by March 1, 2024
- A separate workgroup must be convened by September 1, 2023, to develop seamless transfer pathways in teacher preparation programs for education paraprofessionals, child development associate credential holders, and teacher apprentices, with recommendations due by March 1, 2024
- Institutions must award transfer credit for courses with similar learning outcomes as identified in the statewide course numbering system and may not require students to repeat equivalent coursework completed at a prior institution; transfer credits not satisfying general education requirements must be applied toward institutional and program requirements before being counted as electives
- Establishes a formal approval process through the State Board of Education for new associate in arts specialized transfer degrees exceeding 60 credit hours, requiring Florida College System institutions to submit notices of intent and proposals to the Division of Florida Colleges, with defined timelines for review, comment, and board action
Legislative Description
Articulation Agreements
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Committee on Education
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education3/22/2023
Full Bill Text
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