SB 460 — Career and Technical Education

The work being performed by the minor 16 or 17 years of age is not in violation of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, any Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationPage rule,2 orof federal11 lawCODING: related to minors in the workplace.

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Page(g) 3In the operation of 19power-driven CODING:metal forming, punching, or shearing machines.

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for CS for SB 460 602-03144-24 2024460c2 (g) In the operation of power-driven metal forming, punching, or shearing machines.

Section 2.

Section 489.5335, Florida Statutes, is repealed.

Paragraph (a)(f) of subsection (4)(3) of section 489.117,Page Florida3 Statutes,of is11 amendedCODING: to read:

489.117 Registration;

specialty contractors.— (4)(a)1.

A person whose job scope does not substantially correspond to either the job scope of one of the contractor categories defined in s.

489.105(3)(a)-(o), or the job scope of one of the certified specialty contractor categories established by board rule, is not required to register with the board.

A local government, as defined in s.

163.211, may not require a person to obtain a license, issued by the local government or Page 4 of 19 CODING:

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489.105(3)(a)-(o)489.537 andApplication (q)of orthis authorizedpart.— (3) Nothing in s.this act limits the power of a municipality or county:

489.1455(f) To require that one electrical journeyman, who is a graduate of the Institute of Applied Technology in Construction Excellence or licensed pursuant to s.

489.1455(1),489.5335, be present on an industrial or thecommercial jobnew scopeconstruction site with a facility of one50,000 gross square feet or more when electrical work in excess of the77 certifiedvolts specialtyis contractorbeing categoriesperformed establishedin pursuantorder to supervise or perform such work, except as provided in s.

489.113(6).489.503.

A local government may not require a state or local license to obtain a permit for such job scopes.

For purposes of this section, job scopes for which a local government may not require a license include, but are not limited to, painting;

flooring;

cabinetry;

interior remodeling when the scope of the project does not include a task for which a state license is required;

driveway or tennis court installation;

handyman services;

decorative stone, tile, marble, granite, or terrazzo installation;

plastering;

pressure washing;

stuccoing;

caulking;

and canvas awning and ornamental iron installation.

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A county that includes an area designated as an area of critical state concern under s.

380.05 may offer a license for any job scope which requires a contractor license under this part if the county imposed such a licensing requirement before January 1, 2021.

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A local government may continue to offer a license for veneer, including aluminum or vinyl gutters, siding, soffit, or fascia;

rooftop painting, coating, and cleaning above three stories in height;

or fence installation and erection if the local government imposed such a licensing requirement before January 1, 2021.

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A local government may not require a license as a prerequisite to submit a bid for public works projects if the Page 5 of 19 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for CS for SB 460 602-03144-24 2024460c2 work to be performed does not require a license under general law.

Section 489.1455, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

489.1455 Journeyman;

reciprocity;

standards.— (1) Counties and municipalities must recognize a person as a journeyman are authorized to issue journeyman licenses in the plumbing, pipe fitting, mechanical, or HVAC trades if he or she meets the following requirements:.

(2) An individual who holds a valid, active journeyman license in the plumbing, pipe fitting, mechanical, or HVAC trades issued by any county or municipality in this state may work as a journeyman in the trade in which he or she is licensed in any county or municipality of this state without taking an additional examination or paying an additional license fee, if he or she:

(1)(a) Has scored at least 70 percent, or after October 1, 1997, at least 75 percent, on a proctored journeyman Block and Associates examination or other proctored examination approved by the board for the trade in which he or she is licensed;

(2)(b) Has completed a registered and state-approved an apprenticeship program as defined in s.

446.021(6) or has at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training in his or her specific trade registered with a registration agency defined in 29 C.F.R.

s.

29.2 and demonstrates 4 years’ verifiable practical experience in the trade for which he or she is licensed, or demonstrates 6 years’ verifiable practical experience in the trade for which he or she is licensed;

and (3)(c) Has satisfactorily completed specialized and Page 6 of 19 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for CS for SB 460 602-03144-24 2024460c2 advanced module coursework approved by the Florida Building Commission, as part of the building code training program established in s.

553.841, specific to the discipline or, pursuant to authorization by the certifying authority, provides proof of completion of such coursework within 6 months after such certification.;

and (d) Has not had a license suspended or revoked within the last 5 years.

(3) A local government may charge a registration fee for reciprocity, not to exceed $25.

Section 5.

Section 489.5335, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

489.5335 Journeyman;

reciprocity;

standards.— (1) Counties and municipalities must recognize a person as a journeyman are authorized to issue journeyman licenses in the electrical and alarm system trades if he or she meets the following requirements:.

(2) An individual who holds a valid, active journeyman license in the electrical or alarm system trade issued by any county or municipality in this state may work as a journeyman in the trade in which he or she is licensed in any other county or municipality of this state without taking an additional examination or paying an additional license fee, if he or she:

(1)(a) Has scored at least 70 percent, or after October 1, 1997, at least 75 percent, on a proctored journeyman Block and Associates examination or other proctored examination approved by the board for the trade in which he or she is licensed;

(2)(b) Has completed a registered and state-approved an apprenticeship program as defined in s.

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for CS for SB 460 602-03144-24 2024460c2 least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training in his or her specific trade registered with a registration agency defined in 29 C.F.R.

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29.2 and demonstrates 4 years’ verifiable practical experience in the trade for which he or she is licensed, or demonstrates 6 years’ verifiable practical experience in the trade for which he or she is licensed;

and (3)(c) Has satisfactorily completed specialized and advanced module coursework approved by the Florida Building Commission, as part of the building code training program established in s.

553.841, specific to the discipline or, pursuant to authorization by the certifying authority, provides proof of completion of such curriculum or coursework within 6 months after such certification.;

and (d) Has not had a license suspended or revoked within the last 5 years.

(3) A local government may charge a registration fee for reciprocity, not to exceed $25.

Section 6.

(14) RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC AND CAREER ACHIEVEMENT.— (c) Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, each district school board shall require each high school within its jurisdiction to host an annual career fair during the school year and establish a process to provide students in grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to meet or interview with potential Pageemployers 8during ofthe 19career CODING:fair.

The career fair must be held on the campus of the high school, except that a group of high schools in the district or a group of districts may hold a joint career fair at an alternative location to satisfy the requirement in this paragraph.

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The career fair must be held on the campus of the high school, except that a group of high schools in the district or a group of districts may hold a joint career fair at an alternative location to satisfy the requirement in this paragraph.

A joint career fair must be held at a location located within reasonable driving distance for students at all participating schools.

Alternatively, district school boards may consult with local workforce development boards, advisory committees, and business groups to determine free or cost- effective methods to provide other career and industry networking opportunitiesopportunities, during the school dayday, for secondary students and exposure for elementary and secondary students to a representative variety of industries, businesses, and careers.

Section 7.5.

1003.41 State academic standards.— (3) The Commissioner of Education shall, as deemed necessary needed, shall develop and submit proposed revisions to the standards for review and comment by Florida educators, school administrators, representatives of the Florida College System institutions and state universities who have expertise in the content knowledge and skills necessary to prepare a student for postsecondary education and careers, a representative from the Department of Commerce, business and industry leaders for Page 95 of 1911 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for CS for SB 460 602-03144-24581-02188-24 2024460c22024460c1 the standards for review and comment by Florida educators, school administrators, representatives of the Florida College System institutions and state universities who have expertise in the content knowledge and skills necessary to prepare a student for postsecondary education and careers, a representative from the Department of Commerce, business and industry leaders for in-demand careers, and the public.

Section 8.6.

The state board must determine at least biennially whether if sufficient academic standards are covered to warrant the award of academic credit, including satisfaction of graduation, assessment, and state university admissions Pagerequirements 10under ofthis 19section. CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for CS for SB 460 602-03144-24 2024460c2 requirements under this section.

Integrate required course content with practical applications and designated rigorous coursework that results in one or more industry certifications or clearly articulated creditPage or6 advancedof standing11 inCODING: a 2-year or 4-year certificate or degree program, which may include high school junior and senior year work-related internships or apprenticeships.

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 460 581-02188-24 2024460c1 credit or advanced standing in a 2-year or 4-year certificate or degree program, which may include high school junior and senior year work-related internships or apprenticeships.

The State Board of Education shall, by rule, establish a process that enables a student to receive work-based learning credit or credit in electives for completing a threshold level Pageof 11demonstrable ofparticipation 19in CODING:extracurricular activities associated with career and technical student organizations.

Work-based learning credit or credit in electives for extracurricular activities or supervised agricultural experiences may not be limited by grade level.

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Work-based learning credit or credit in electives for extracurricular activities or supervised agricultural experiences may not be limited by grade level.

(10) CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CREDIT.—The Department of Education shall convene a workgroup, no later than December 1, 2024, to:

Section 9.7.

SectionSubsection 1004.015,(3) of section 1004.91, Florida Statutes, is repealed.amended to read:

Section1004.91 10.Requirements for career education program basic skills.— (3)(a) An adult student with a disability may be exempted from this section.

Paragraph(b) (a)The offollowing subsectionstudents (3)are ofexempt sectionfrom 1004.91,this Floridasection: Statutes, is amended to read:

1004.91 Requirements for career education program basic skills.— (3)(a) The following students may be exempted from this section:

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A student who demonstrates readiness for public postsecondary education pursuant to s.

1008.30 and applicable rules adopted by the State Board of Education.

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Beginning with students graduating in 2007 and thereafter, a student who possesses a high school diploma from a Page 8 of 11 CODING:

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A student who possesses a high school diploma from a private school that is in compliance with s.

Section 11.

Paragraph (j) of subsection (3) of section 14.36, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

14.36 Reimagining Education and Career Help Act.—The Reimagining Education and Career Help Act is created to address the evolving needs of Florida’s economy by increasing the level of collaboration and cooperation among state businesses and education communities while improving training within and equity and access to a more integrated workforce and education system for all Floridians.

(3) The duties of the office are to:

(j) Direct the objectives of the Talent Development Council established in s.

1004.015.

Section 12.

Paragraph (a) of subsection (3) of section 1001.02, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

1001.02 General powers of State Board of Education.— (3)(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a strategic plan that specifies goals and objectives for the state’s public schools and Florida College System institutions.

The plan shall be formulated in conjunction with plans of the Board of Governors in order to provide for the roles of the universities and Florida College System institutions to be coordinated to best meet state needs and reflect cost-effective use of state Page 13 of 19 CODING:

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The strategic plan must clarify the mission statements of each Florida College System institution and the system as a whole and identify degree programs, including baccalaureate degree programs, to be offered at each Florida College System institution in accordance with the objectives provided in this subsection and the coordinated 5-year plan pursuant to paragraph (2)(v).

The strategic plan must cover a period of 5 years, with modification of the program lists after 2 years.

Development of each 5-year plan must be coordinated with and initiated after completion of the master plan.

The strategic plans must specifically include programs and procedures for responding to the educational needs of teachers and students in the public schools of this state and consider reports and recommendations of the Florida Talent Development Council pursuant to s.

1004.015 and the Articulation Coordinating Committee pursuant to s.

1007.01.

The state board shall submit a report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives upon modification of the plan and as part of its legislative budget request.

Section 13.

Paragraph (b) of subsection (5) of section 1001.706, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

1001.706 Powers and duties of the Board of Governors.— (5) POWERS AND DUTIES RELATING TO ACCOUNTABILITY.— (b) The Board of Governors shall develop a strategic plan specifying goals and objectives for the State University System and each constituent university, including each university’s contribution to overall system goals and objectives.

The strategic plan must:

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Include performance metrics and standards common for all Page 14 of 19 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for CS for SB 460 602-03144-24 2024460c2 institutions and metrics and standards unique to institutions depending on institutional core missions, including, but not limited to, student admission requirements, retention, graduation, percentage of graduates who have attained employment, percentage of graduates enrolled in continued education, licensure passage, nondegree credential attainment, average wages of employed graduates, average cost per graduate, excess hours, student loan burden and default rates, faculty awards, total annual research expenditures, patents, licenses and royalties, intellectual property, startup companies, annual giving, endowments, and well-known, highly respected national rankings for institutional and program achievements.

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Consider reports and recommendations of the Florida Talent Development Council under s.

1004.015 and the Articulation Coordinating Committee under s.

1007.01, and the information provided by the Labor Market Statistics Center within the Department of Economic Opportunity and the Labor Market Estimating Conference.

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Include student enrollment and performance data delineated by method of instruction, including, but not limited to, traditional, online, and distance learning instruction.

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Once5.4. the criteria are available and applicable to baccalaureate degrees and graduate degrees, the Board of Governors shall adopt the criteria to determine value for and prioritization of degree credentials and degree programs established by the Credentials Review Committee under s.

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for CS for SB 460 602-03144-24 2024460c2 Governors must review designated programs of emphasis, at a minimum, every 3 years to ensure alignment with the prioritization of degree credentials and degree programs identified by the Credentials Review Committee.

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Include criteria for nondegree credentials.

Section 14.

Paragraph (b) of subsection (9) of section 1009.8962, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

1009.8962 Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund.— (9) (b) Annually, by February 1, each institution awarded grant funds in the previous fiscal year shall submit a report to the Board of Governors or Department of Education, as applicable, that demonstrates the expansion as outlined in the proposal and the use of funds.

At minimum, the report must include, by program level, the number of additional nursing education students enrolled;

if scholarships were awarded using grant funds, the number of students who received scholarships and the average award amount;

and the outcomes of students as reported by the Florida Talent Development Council pursuant to s.

1004.015(6).

Section 15.

20.03(5), Florida Statutes, is created adjunct to the Department of CommerceEducation to study the status of career and technical education in each school district within thethis state.

The department shall provide administrative and staff support relating to the functions of Pagethe 16task offorce. 19 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for CS for SB 460 602-03144-24 2024460c2 the task force.

(2) The Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Commissioner of Education, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Corrections, and the Secretary of Juvenile Justice shall each appoint two members to the task force by September 1, 2024.

The commissioner shall appoint the chair of the task force.

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(b) Compile a list of career and technical education courses offered through the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Such data must be broken down by location, population, industry course offering, the number of students enrolled in each course, and the number of students who complete such courses.

(c) Identify the total funding provided for the career and technical education courses offered by school districts and analyze whether such funding is uniform across the state or if such funding varies by geography, course, or industry.

(d) Identify the total funding provided for the career and technical education courses offered by the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice.

(e) Compare funding and reimbursement rates and timelines for career and technical education courses to funding and Page 17 of 19 CODING:

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(4) The task force shall submit to the Governor, the Page 18 of 19 CODING:

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(k) Provide recommendations for changes and expansions to career and technical education course offerings beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

(l) Provide recommendations for increasing funding, eliminating barriers to expanding career and technical education offerings, and streamlining regulations.

(m) Provide recommendations for improving the marketing of career and technical education offerings to students and parents.

(4) The task force shall submit to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Commissioner of Education a report of its findings by September 1, 2025, and its recommendations by January 1, 2026.

Section 16.9.

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