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FL H0537
Bill
Status
Passed
4/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Education & Employment Committee
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AI Summary
- Creates the Music-based Supplemental Content to Accelerate Learner Engagement and Success (mSCALES) Pilot Program within the Department of Education to help districts adopt music-based supplemental materials supporting STEM courses for middle school students
- Requires the supplemental materials to be used at least twice per week by certified mathematics teachers, with classes subject to existing class size requirements
- Limits eligibility to school districts in Alachua, Marion, and Miami-Dade Counties, with participating districts receiving $6 per student, subject to legislative appropriation
- Eligible middle schools must be in the same attendance zone as an elementary school that participated in the Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Program
- Requires the University of Florida College of Education to continuously evaluate the program's effectiveness, share annual findings with the Department of Education and Legislature, and submit a final report by October 1, 2026; the program expires June 30, 2026
Legislative Description
Student Achievement
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-94
4/16/2024
Committee Referrals
Education & Employment Committee2/8/2024
Appropriations1/26/2024
Education Quality Subcommittee11/30/2023
Full Bill Text
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