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FL S1168
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Alexis Calatayud
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AI Summary
- Prohibits Florida high schools from awarding certificates of completion to students who fail required assessments or fail to achieve a 2.0 GPA after July 1, 2023
- Requires students who earn the necessary 24 credits (or 18 under an accelerated program) but fail statewide assessments or GPA requirements to remain in high school as full-time or part-time students for up to 1 additional year to receive special remedial instruction
- Eliminates the option for parents of students with disabilities to declare an intent to graduate with a certificate of completion instead of a standard high school diploma
- Students with disabilities who received a certificate of completion before July 1, 2023, may continue to receive special education, transition planning, and related services through age 21 under their existing IEP
- Conforms related statutes governing Florida College System institution admissions, the Family Empowerment Scholarship transition-to-work program, and out-of-state transfer student learning opportunities to reflect the elimination of certificates of completion
Legislative Description
Certificates of Completion
Last Action
Died in Education Pre-K -12
5/5/2023
Full Bill Text
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