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FL H1079

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Education Administration Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Dropout retrieval programs are defined in statute as serving students who have officially withdrawn from high school before graduation and are not engaged in the education system at the time of enrollment
  • Each dropout retrieval program must choose to receive either a school grade under s. 1008.34 or a school improvement rating under s. 1008.341
  • Virtual instruction program providers operating exclusively as dropout retrieval programs are exempt from the requirement to receive a district-level grade based on aggregated statewide student assessment scores
  • Virtual instruction program providers must now receive a district grade under s. 1008.34 based on aggregated statewide scores and a separate school grade or school improvement rating for each contracted school district, replacing the prior requirement based solely on school improvement ratings
  • Effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Students Enrolled in Dropout Retrieval Programs

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1402 (Ch. 2025-57)

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Education & Employment Committee3/21/2025
Education Administration Subcommittee3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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