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FL S1344

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Education Pre-K -12

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the AI in Education Task Force within the Florida Department of Education to evaluate artificial intelligence applications in K-12 and higher education and develop policy recommendations for responsible AI use by students and educators
  • Requires the Governor to appoint task force members by October 1, 2024, including representatives from the State Board of Education, Board of Governors, workforce development, Attorney General's office, school board members, educators, faculty with AI expertise, and industry leaders
  • 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, with all meetings open to the public
  • Requires the Department of Education to adopt and publish a strategic plan for statewide computer science education by February 28, 2026, including plans for expanding computer science teacher licensing, ensuring every school has access to computer science education, and requiring every K-12 public and charter school to employ at least one certified computer science or trained career and technical education teacher
  • Defines "computer science" broadly to include coding, programming, computational thinking, robotics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer networking, and physical computing, with an effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Computer Science Education

Last Action

Died in Fiscal Policy

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy2/8/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education1/25/2024

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