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FL H0537

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2024

Primary Sponsor

Education & Employment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

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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