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FL H0483
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Choice & Innovation Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Creates the AI in Education Task Force within the Department of Education to evaluate potential applications of artificial intelligence in K-12 and higher education, develop policy recommendations for responsible AI use, and identify workforce needs related to AI, computational thinking, and computer science
- Governor must appoint task force members by October 1, 2024, including representatives from the State Board of Education, Board of Governors, State Workforce Development Board, Attorney General's Office, local school boards, educators, faculty with AI expertise, and leaders from three AI-affected industry sectors; the Commissioner of Education serves as chair
- Task force must meet at least four times per year beginning January 2025, complete its work within one year, and submit recommendations to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker
- Department of Education must adopt and publish a strategic plan for statewide computer science education by February 28, 2026, covering teacher licensure expansion, professional learning, expanding computer science to every school, and a long-term plan for every K-12 public and charter school to employ at least one certified computer science or trained career and technical education teacher
- Effective date is July 1, 2024, with the State Board of Education required to adopt rules to administer the new section
Legislative Description
Computer Science Education
Last Action
Died in Education & Employment Committee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Education & Employment Committee2/5/2024
Choice & Innovation Subcommittee11/22/2023
Full Bill Text
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