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FL H0523
Bill
Status
Passed
4/3/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Canady
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program within the Department of Education, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, to recognize high school graduates who demonstrate exemplary proficiency in the performing or visual arts.
- Requires eligible students to earn a standard high school diploma, complete at least three year-long courses in dance, music, theatre, or visual arts with a grade of "A" or higher, and meet at least two additional criteria such as completing an IB/AP/dual enrollment/honors fine arts course, participating in juried events for 2+ years, logging 25+ volunteer hours in arts-related community service, completing a portfolio program, or receiving recognition for an original work of art.
- Directs the Commissioner of Education to prepare and distribute the seal to school districts and provide implementation benchmarks in rubric form.
- Requires school districts to maintain records of eligible students, report numbers to the Commissioner, and affix the seal to diplomas and transcripts.
- Prohibits school districts and the Department of Education from charging any fee for the Seal of Fine Arts, and directs the State Board of Education to adopt rules for program administration.
Legislative Description
Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-51
4/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Education & Employment Committee1/18/2024
Choice & Innovation Subcommittee11/30/2023
Full Bill Text
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