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FL S0694
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Keith Perry
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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 performing or visual arts
- Requires students to earn a standard high school diploma and complete at least three year-long courses in dance, music, theatre, or visual arts with a grade of "A" or higher in each course
- Students must also meet at least two additional criteria, which include completing an IB/AP/dual enrollment/honors fine arts course with a "B" or higher, participating in juried events for 2+ years, recording at least 25 volunteer hours in arts-related community service, completing a portfolio-based program, or receiving recognition for an original work of art
- Requires the Commissioner of Education to prepare and distribute seals to school districts and provide implementation benchmarks, while school districts must maintain records, report data, and affix the seal to qualifying students' diplomas and transcripts
- Prohibits school districts and the Department of Education from charging any fee for the Seal of Fine Arts, with an effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to HB 523
2/14/2024
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy1/17/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education1/10/2024
Full Bill Text
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