HB 1285 — Education

The rights afforded taxpayers to assure that their privacy and property are safeguarded and protected during tax levy, assessment, and collection are available only insofarPage as4of they44 areCODING: implemented in other parts of the Florida Statutes or rules of the Department of Revenue.

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hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1285 2024 insofar as they are implemented in other parts of the Florida Statutes or rules of the Department of Revenue.

197.122 property owners are held to know that property taxes are due and payable annually and are charged Pagewith 5ofa 44duty CODING:to ascertain the amount of current and delinquent taxes and obtain the necessary information from the applicable governmental officials.

(2) THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS.— (b) The right to petition the value adjustment board over objections to assessments, denial of exemption, denial of agricultural classification, denial of historic classification, denial of high-water recharge classification, disapproval of tax deferral, and any penalties on deferred taxes imposed for incorrect information willfully filed.

Payment of estimated taxes does not preclude the right of the taxpayer to challenge Page 5of 44 CODING:

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(2)194.011(3), THE196.011(7) RIGHT196.011(6) TOand DUE(9)(a), PROCESS.—196.151, (b)196.193(1)(c) Theand right(5), to193.461(2), petition193.503(7), the193.625(2), value197.2425, adjustment197.301(2), board over objections to assessments, denial of exemption, denial of agricultural classification, denial of historic classification, denial of high-water recharge classification, disapproval of tax deferral, and any197.2301(11)). penalties on deferred taxes imposed for incorrect information willfully filed.

Payment of estimated taxes does not preclude the right of the taxpayer to challenge his or her assessment (see ss.

194.011(3), 196.011(7) and (10)(a) 196.011(6) and (9)(a), 196.151, 196.193(1)(c) and (5), 193.461(2), 193.503(7), 193.625(2), 197.2425, 197.301(2), and 197.2301(11)).

192.048 Electronic transmission.— (1) Subject to subsection (2), the following documents may Pagebe 6oftransmitted 44electronically CODING:rather than by regular mail:

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hb1285-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285 2024 be transmitted electronically rather than by regular mail:

surviving spouse carryover.— (3) If the partially or totally and permanently disabled veteranPage predeceases6of his44 orCODING: her spouse and if, upon the death of the veteran, the spouse holds the legal or beneficial title to the homestead and permanently resides thereon as specified in s.

196.031, the discount from ad valorem tax that the veteran received carries over to the benefit of the veteran's spouse until such time as he or she remarries or sells or otherwise disposes of the property.

If the spouse sells or otherwise disposes of the property, a discount not to exceed the dollar amount granted from the most recent ad valorem tax roll may be transferred to his or her new residence, as long as it is used as his or her primary residence and he or she does not remarry.

An applicant who is qualified to receive a discount under this section and who fails to file an application by March 1 may file Page 7of 44 CODING:

hb1285-02-c2hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285CS/HB1285 2024 anveteran applicationpredeceases forhis theor discounther spouse and mayif, fileupon athe petitiondeath pursuantof the veteran, the spouse holds the legal or beneficial title to the homestead and permanently resides thereon as specified in s.

196.031, the discount from ad valorem tax that the veteran received carries over to the benefit of the veteran's spouse until such time as he or she remarries or sells or otherwise disposes of the property.

If the spouse sells or otherwise disposes of the property, a discount not to exceed the dollar amount granted from the most recent ad valorem tax roll may be transferred to his or her new residence, as long as it is used as his or her primary residence and he or she does not remarry.

An applicant who is qualified to receive a discount under this section and who fails to file an application by March 1 may file an application for the discount and may file a petition pursuant to s.

(b)Page A7of copy44 ofCODING: the veteran's honorable discharge;

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hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1285 2024 (b) A copy of the veteran's honorable discharge;

Subsections (5) through (12) of section 196.011, Florida Statutes, are renumbered as subsections (6) Pagethrough 8of(13), 44respectively, CODING:present subsections (1), (10), and (11) are amended, and a new subsection (5) is added to that section, to read:

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hb1285-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285 2024 through (13), respectively, present subsections (1), (10), and (11) are amended, and a new subsection (5) is added to that section, to read:

The Department of RevenuePage shall8of prescribe44 theCODING: forms upon which the application is made.

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hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1285 2024 Revenue shall prescribe the forms upon which the application is made.

In that event, the property appraiser shall contact the applicant, who may refile a Pagecomplete 9ofapplication 44by CODING:April 1.

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hb1285-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285 2024 complete application by April 1.

If any owner or lessee failsPage to9of so44 notifyCODING: the property appraiser and the property appraiser determines that for any year within the prior 10 years the owner or lessee was not entitled to receive such exemption, the owner or lessee of the property is subject to the taxes exempted as a result of such failure plus 15 percent interest per annum and a penalty of 50 percent of the taxes exempted.

The property appraiser making such determination shall record in the public records of the county a notice of tax lien against any property owned by that person or entity in the county, and such property must be identified in the notice of tax lien.

Such property is subject to the payment of all taxes and penalties.

Such lien when filed shall attach to any property, identified in the notice of tax lien, owned by the person or entity who Page 10 of44 CODING:

hb1285-02-c2hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285CS/HB1285 2024 illegallyfails to so notify the property appraiser and the property appraiser determines that for any year within the prior 10 years the owner or improperlylessee receivedwas not entitled to receive such exemption, the exemption.owner or lessee of the property is subject to the taxes exempted as a result of such failure plus 15 percent interest per annum and a penalty of 50 percent of the taxes exempted.

The property appraiser making such determination shall record in the public records of the county a notice of tax lien against any property owned by that person or entity in the county, and such property must be identified in the notice of tax lien.

Such property is subject to the payment of all taxes and penalties.

Such lien when filed shall attach to any property, identified in the notice of tax lien, owned by the person or entity who illegally or improperly received the exemption.

Reapplication on a short form as authorized by subsection (6) (5) shall be requiredPage if10 theof44 countyCODING: has not waived the requirement of an annual application.

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hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1285 2024 required if the county has not waived the requirement of an annual application.

For counties where the annual application requirement has been waived, property appraisers may require refiling of an application to obtain such Pageinformation. 11 of44 CODING:

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hb1285-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285 2024 information.

Paragraph (d) of subsection (10) and paragraph (a) of subsection (24) of section 1002.33, Florida Statutes, areis amended to read:

1002.33 Charter schools.— (10)(24) ELIGIBLERESTRICTION STUDENTS.—ON (d)EMPLOYMENT AOF RELATIVES.— (a) This subsection applies to charter school maypersonnel givein enrollmenta preferencecharter toschool theoperated followingby studenta populations:private entity.

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Students who are siblings of a student enrolled in the charter school.

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Students who are the children of a member of the governing board of the charter school.

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Students who are the children of an employee of the charter school.

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Students who are the children of:

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An employee of the business partner of a charter school-in-the-workplace established under paragraph (15)(b) or a resident of the municipality in which such charter school is located;

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A resident or employee of a municipality that operates a charter school-in-a-municipality pursuant to paragraph (15)(c) or allows a charter school to use a school facility or portion of land provided by the municipality for the operation of the charter school.

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Students who have successfully completed, during the Page 12 of44 CODING:

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hb1285-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285 2024 previous year, a voluntary prekindergarten education program under ss.

1002.51-1002.79 provided by the charter school, the charter school's governing board, or a voluntary prekindergarten provider that has a written agreement with the governing board.

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Students who are the children of an active duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces.

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Students who attended or are assigned to failing schools pursuant to s.

1002.38(2).

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Students who are the children of a safe-school officer, as defined in s.

1006.12, at the school.

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Students who transfer from a classical school in the state to a charter classical school in the state.

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "classical school" means a traditional public school or charter school which implements a classical education school model that emphasizes the development of students in the principles of moral character and civic virtue through a well-rounded education in the liberal arts and sciences that is based on the classical trivium stages of grammar, logic, and rhetoric.

(24) RESTRICTION ON EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES.— (a) This subsection applies to charter school personnel in a charter school operated by a private entity.

"Charter school personnel" means a charter school owner, president, chairperson of the governing board of directors, superintendent, governing board member, principal, assistant principal, or any other person employed by the charter Page 1311 of44 CODING:

hb1285-02-c2hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285CS/HB1285 2024 directors, superintendent, governing board member, principal, assistant principal, or any other person employed by the charter school who has equivalent decisionmaking authority and in whom is vested the authority, or to whom the authority has been delegated, to appoint, employ, promote, or advance individuals or to recommend individuals for appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement in connection with employment in a charter school, including the authority as a member of a governing body of a charter school to vote on the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of individuals.

Page(b) 14Take of44statewide CODING:assessments pursuant to s.

1008.22 and participate in the coordinated screening and progress monitoring Page 12 of44 CODING:

hb1285-02-c2hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285CS/HB1285 2024 (b)system Takeunder statewide assessments pursuant to s.

1008.22 and participate in the coordinated screening and progress monitoring system under s.

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Section 1003.052, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

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hb1285-02-c2hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285CS/HB1285 2024 Section1003.052 7.The Purple Star School District Program.— (1)(a) The Department of Education shall establish the Purple Star School District Program.

Section 1003.052, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

1003.052 The Purple Star School District Program.— (1)(a) The Department of Education shall establish the Purple Star School District Program.

Subsection (4) of section 1003.451, Florida Statutes, is renumbered as subsection (5), and a new subsection Page(4) 16is of44added CODING:to that section to read:

1003.451 Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps;

military Page 14 of44 CODING:

hb1285-02-c2hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285CS/HB1285 2024 (4)recruiters; is added to that section to read:

1003.451 Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps;

military recruiters;

ParagraphsSection (a) and (c) of subsection (1) and subsections (2) through (7) of section 1003.53, Florida Statutes, areis amended to read:

Student participation Pagein 17such of44programs CODING:shall be voluntary.

District school boards may, however, assign students to a disciplinary program for disruptive students or an alternative school setting or other Page 15 of44 CODING:

hb1285-02-c2hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285CS/HB1285 2024 inprogram suchpursuant programsto shalls. be voluntary.

District school boards may, however, assign students to a disciplinary program for disruptive students or an alternative school setting or other program pursuant to s.

(b) Students in grades 1-12 shall be eligible for dropout prevention and academic intervention programs.

Eligible students shall be reported in the appropriate basic cost factor in the Florida Education Finance Program.

The strategies and supports provided to eligible students shall be funded through the General Appropriations Act and may include, but are not limited to, those services identified on the student's academic intervention plan.

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The student has a history of disruptive behavior in school or has committed an offense that warrants out-of-school suspension or expulsion from school according to the district school board's code of student conduct.

For the purposes of this program, "disruptive behavior" is behavior that:

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The student has a history of disruptive behavior in school or has committed an offense that warrants out-of-school suspension or expulsion from school according to the district school board's code of student conduct.

For the purposes of this program, "disruptive behavior" is behavior that:

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"Second chance schools" means district school board programs provided through cooperative agreements between the Department of Juvenile Justice, private providers, state or local law enforcement agencies, or other state agencies for students who have been disruptive or violent or who have committed serious offenses.

As partnership programs, second chance schools are eligible for waivers by the Commissioner of Education from State Board of Education rules that prevent the provision of appropriate educational services to violent, severely disruptive, or delinquent students in small Page 17 of44 CODING:

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hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1285 2024 nontraditional settings or in court-adjudicated settings.

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District school boards seeking to enter into a partnership with a private entity or public entity to operate a second chance school for disruptive students may apply to the Department of Education for startup grants.

These grants must be available for 1 year and must be used to offset the startup costs for implementing such programs off public school campuses.

General operating funds must be generated through the appropriate programs of the Florida Education Finance Program.

Grants approved under this program shall be for the full operation of the school by a private nonprofit or for-profit provider or the public entity.

This program must operate under rules adopted by the State Board of Education and be implemented to the extent funded by the Legislature.

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A student enrolled in a sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, or tenth grade class may be assigned to a second chance school if the student meets the following criteria:

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The student is a habitual truant as defined in s.

1003.01.

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The student's excessive absences have detrimentally affected the student's academic progress and the student may have unique needs that a traditional school setting may not meet.

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The student's high incidences of truancy have been directly linked to a lack of motivation.

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hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1285 2024 d.

The student has been identified as at risk of dropping out of school.

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A student who is habitually truant may be assigned to a second chance school only if the case staffing committee, established pursuant to s.

984.12, determines that such placement could be beneficial to the student and the criteria included in subparagraph 3.

are met.

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A student may be assigned to a second chance school if the district school board in which the student resides has a second chance school and if the student meets one of the following criteria:

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The student habitually exhibits disruptive behavior in violation of the code of student conduct adopted by the district school board.

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The student interferes with the student's own learning or the educational process of others and requires attention and assistance beyond that which the traditional program can provide, or, while the student is under the jurisdiction of the school either in or out of the classroom, frequent conflicts of a disruptive nature occur.

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The student has committed a serious offense which warrants suspension or expulsion from school according to the district school board's code of student conduct.

For the purposes of this program, "serious offense" is behavior which:

(I) Threatens the general welfare of students or others Page 19 of44 CODING:

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hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1285 2024 with whom the student comes into contact;

(II) Includes violence;

(III) Includes possession of weapons or drugs;

or (IV) Is harassment or verbal abuse of school personnel or other students.

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Prior to assignment of students to second chance schools, district school boards are encouraged to use alternative programs, such as in-school suspension, which provide instruction and counseling leading to improved student behavior, a reduction in the incidence of truancy, and the development of more effective interpersonal skills.

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Students assigned to second chance schools must be evaluated by the district school board's child study team before placement in a second chance school.

The study team shall ensure that students are not eligible for placement in a program for emotionally disturbed children.

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Students who exhibit academic and social progress and who wish to return to a traditional school shall complete a character development and law education program and demonstrate preparedness to reenter the regular school setting prior to reentering a traditional school.

Programs designed to eliminate patterns of excessive absenteeism or habitualPage truancy20 shallof44 emphasizeCODING: academic performance and may provide specific instruction in the areas of career education, preemployment training, and behavioral management.

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hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1285 2024 habitual truancy shall emphasize academic performance and may provide specific instruction in the areas of career education, preemployment training, and behavioral management.

(c) For each student enrolled in a dropout prevention and Pageacademic 19intervention of44program, CODING:an academic intervention plan shall be developed to address eligibility for placement in the program and to provide individualized student goals and progress monitoring procedures.

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hb1285-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285 2024 academic intervention program, an academic intervention plan shall be developed to address eligibility for placement in the program and to provide individualized student goals and progress monitoring procedures.

The departmentPage shall21 compileof44 thisCODING: information into an annual report which shall be submitted to the presiding officers of the Legislature by February 15.

(4) Each district school board shall establish course standards, as defined by rule of the State Board of Education, for dropout prevention and academic intervention programs and procedures for ensuring that teachers assigned to the programs are certified pursuant to s.

1012.55 and possess the affective, pedagogical, and content-related skills necessary to meet the needs of these students.

(5) Each district school board providing a dropout Page 20 of44 CODING:

hb1285-02-c2hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285CS/HB1285 2024 preventiondepartment andshall academiccompile intervention program pursuant to this sectioninformation shallinto maintainan forannual eachreport participatingwhich studentshall recordsbe documentingsubmitted the student's eligibility, the length of participation, the type of program to which the studentpresiding wasofficers assigned or the type of academic intervention services provided, and an evaluation of the student'sLegislature academicby andFebruary behavioral15. performance while in the program.

(4) Each district school board shall establish course standards, as defined by rule of the State Board of Education, for dropout prevention and academic intervention programs and procedures for ensuring that teachers assigned to the programs are certified pursuant to s.

1012.55 and possess the affective, pedagogical, and content-related skills necessary to meet the needs of these students.

(5) Each district school board providing a dropout prevention and academic intervention program pursuant to this section shall maintain for each participating student records documenting the student's eligibility, the length of participation, the type of program to which the student was assigned or the type of academic intervention services provided, and an evaluation of the student's academic and behavioral performance while in the program.

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The parent of the student shall sign an acknowledgment of the notice of placement or service and return the signed acknowledgment to the principal within 3 days after receipt of the notice.

The parents of a student assigned to such a dropout prevention and academic intervention program shall be notified in writing and entitled to an administrative review of any action by school personnel relating to such placement pursuant to the provisions of chapter 120.

(6) District school board dropout prevention and academic intervention programs shall be coordinated with social service, law enforcement, prosecutorial, and juvenile justice agencies Page 21 of44 CODING:

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The parent of the student shall sign an acknowledgment of the notice of placement or service and return the signed acknowledgment to the principal within 3 days after receipt of the notice.

The parents of a student assigned to such a dropout prevention and academic intervention program shall be notified in writing and entitled to an administrative review of any action by school personnel relating to such placement pursuant to the provisions of chapter 120.

(6) District school board dropout prevention and academic intervention programs shall be coordinated with social service, law enforcement, prosecutorial, and juvenile justice agencies and juvenile assessment centers in the school district.

such rules shall requirePage the23 minimumof44 amountCODING: of necessary paperwork and reporting.

Section 10.

Section 1004.051, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

1004.051 Regulation of working students.— (1) A public postsecondary institution may not, as a condition of admission to or enrollment in any of the institution's schools, colleges, or programs, implicitly or explicitly prohibit an applicant or currently enrolled student from being employed, either full time or part time.

(2) This section does not apply if the applicant or currently enrolled student is employed by an organization or Page 22 of44 CODING:

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Section 10.

Section 1004.051, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

1004.051 Regulation of working students.- (1) A public postsecondary institution may not, as a condition of admission to or enrollment in any of the institution's schools, colleges, or programs, implicitly or explicitly prohibit an applicant or currently enrolled student from being employed, either full time or part time.

(2) This section does not apply if the applicant or currently enrolled student is employed by an organization or agency that is affiliated or associated with a foreign country of concern as defined in s.

(3) For each adoption cycle, make sample copies of all instructional materials on the commissioner's list of state- adoptedPage instructional24 materialsof44 availableCODING: electronically for use by educator preparation institutes as defined in s.

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hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1285 2024 adopted instructional materials available electronically for use by educator preparation institutes as defined in s.

Page(17)(16) 23Upon of44the CODING:willful failure of the publisher or manufacturer to comply with the requirements of this section, be liable to the department in the amount of three times the total sum which the publisher or manufacturer was paid in excess of the price required under subsections (6) (5) and (7) (6) and in the amount of three times the total value of the instructional materials and services which the district school board is entitled to receive free of charge under subsection (8) (7).

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hb1285-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285 2024 (17)(16) Upon the willful failure of the publisher or manufacturer to comply with the requirements of this section, be liable to the department in the amount of three times the total sum which the publisher or manufacturer was paid in excess of the price required under subsections (6) (5) and (7) (6) and in the amount of three times the total value of the instructional materials and services which the district school board is entitled to receive free of charge under subsection (8) (7).

other degree requirements.— (9)(a) An associate in arts degree must shall require no more than 60 semester hours of college credit and include 36 semesterPage hours25 ofof44 generalCODING: education coursework.

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hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1285 2024 semester hours of general education coursework.

(b) An associate in arts specialized transfer degree must include 36 semester hours of general education coursework and Pagerequire 2460 of44semester CODING:hours or more of college credit.

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hb1285-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285 2024 require 60 semester hours or more of college credit.

The notice must include the recommended credit hours, the rationale for the specialization, the demand for students entering the field, and the coursework being proposed to be included beyond the 60 semester hours required for the general transfer degree, if applicable.Page 26 of44 CODING:

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hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1285 2024 applicable.

After the submission of comments pursuant to Pagesubparagraph 252., of44the CODING:requesting Florida College System institution to submit a proposal that, at a minimum, includes:

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hb1285-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285 2024 subparagraph 2., the requesting Florida College System institution to submit a proposal that, at a minimum, includes:

This includesPage documentation27 ofof44 alignmentCODING: between the exit requirements of a Florida College System institution and the admissions requirements of a baccalaureate program at a state university to which students would typically transfer.

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hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1285 2024 includes documentation of alignment between the exit requirements of a Florida College System institution and the admissions requirements of a baccalaureate program at a state university to which students would typically transfer.

(c) The Division of Florida Colleges shall review the proposal and, within 30 days after receipt, shall provide written notification to the Florida College System institution Pageof 26any of44deficiencies CODING:and provide the institution with an opportunity to correct the deficiencies.

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hb1285-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285 2024 of any deficiencies and provide the institution with an opportunity to correct the deficiencies.

120.536(1) and 120.54 to prescribe format and contentPage requirements28 andof44 submissionCODING: procedures for notices of intent, proposals, and compliance reviews under this subsection.

(12) A student who received an associate in arts degree for successfully completing 60 semester credit hours may continue to earn additional credits at a Florida College System institution.

The university must provide credit toward the student's baccalaureate degree for an additional Florida College System institution course if, according to the statewide course numbering, the Florida College System institution course is a course listed in the university catalog as required for the degree or as prerequisite to a course required for the degree.

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(12) A student who received an associate in arts degree for successfully completing 60 semester credit hours may continue to earn additional credits at a Florida College System institution.

The university must provide credit toward the student's baccalaureate degree for an additional Florida College System institution course if, according to the statewide course numbering, the Florida College System institution course is a course listed in the university catalog as required for the degree or as prerequisite to a course required for the degree.

Of the courses required for the degree, at least half of the credit hours required for the degree must shall be achievable through courses designated as lower division, except in degree programs approved by the State Board of Education for programs offered by Florida College System institutions and by the Board of Governors for programs offered by state universities.

(b) District school boards must make reasonable efforts to enterPage into29 dualof44 enrollmentCODING: articulation agreements with a Florida College System institution which offers online dual enrollment courses.

Section 14.

Subsections (4) and (5) of section 1008.33, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

1008.33 Authority to enforce public school improvement.— (4)(a) The state board shall apply intensive intervention and support strategies tailored to the needs of schools earning two consecutive grades of "D" or a grade of "F." In the first full school year after a school initially earns a grade of "D," the school district must immediately implement intervention and Page 28 of44 CODING:

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ForSection a14. school that initially earns a grade of "F" or a second consecutive grade of "D," the school district must either continue implementing or immediately begin implementing intervention and support strategies prescribed in rule under paragraph (3)(c) and, for the 2024-2025 school year, provide the department, by September 1, with the memorandum of understanding negotiated pursuant to s.

Subsections (4) and (5) of section 1008.33, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

1008.33 Authority to enforce public school improvement.— (4)(a) The state board shall apply intensive intervention and support strategies tailored to the needs of schools earning two consecutive grades of "D" or a grade of "F." In the first full school year after a school initially earns a grade of "D," the school district must immediately implement intervention and support strategies prescribed in rule under paragraph (3)(c).

For a school that initially earns a grade of "F" or a second consecutive grade of "D," the school district must either continue implementing or immediately begin implementing intervention and support strategies prescribed in rule under paragraph (3)(c) and provide the department, by August September 1, with the memorandum of understanding negotiated pursuant to s.

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1001.42(21) and a district-managed turnaround plan for approval by the state board.

The plan must include measurable academic benchmarks that put the school on a path to earning and maintaining a grade of "C" or higher The district-managed turnaround plan may include a proposal for the district to implement an extended school day, a summer program, a combination of an extended school day and a summer program, or any other option authorized under paragraph (b) for state board approval.

A school district is not required to wait until a school earns a second consecutive grade of "D" to submit a turnaround plan for approval by the state board under this paragraph.

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A school district is not required to wait until a school earns a second consecutive grade of "D" to submit a turnaround plan for approval by the state board under this paragraph.

Upon approval by the state board, the school district must implement the plan for the remainder of the school year and continue the plan for 1 full school year.

The school district shall continue to operate the school for the following school year and no later than October 1 execute a charter school turnaround contract that will allow the charterPage school31 anof44 opportunityCODING: to conduct an evaluation of the educational program and personnel currently assigned to the school during the year in preparation for assuming full operational control of the school and facility by July 1.

The school district may not reduce or remove resources from the school during this time.

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The school district may not reduce or remove resources from the school during this time.

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The charter school and the school district shall agree to reasonable maintenance provisions in order to maintain the facility in a manner similar to all other school facilities in the school district.

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or 3.

Contract with an outside entity that has a demonstrated record of effectiveness to provide turnaround services identified in state board rule, which may include school leadership, educational modalities, teacher and leadership professional development, curriculum, operation and management services, school-based administrative staffing, budgeting, scheduling, other educational service provider functions, or any combination thereof.

The state board mayPage require33 theof44 schoolCODING: district to modify or cancel the contract.

(c) Implementation of the turnaround option is no longer required if the school improves to a grade of "C" or higher, unless the school district has already executed a charter school turnaround contract pursuant to this section.

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(c) Implementation of the turnaround option is no longer required if the school improves to a grade of "C" or higher, unless the school district has already executed a charter school turnaround contract pursuant to this section.

(d) If a school earning two consecutive grades of "D" or a grade of "F" does not improve to a grade of "C" or higher after 2 school years of implementing the turnaround option selected by the school district under paragraph (b), the school district must implement another turnaround option.

Paragraph (c) of subsection (3) of section 1008.34,Page Florida34 Statutes,of44 isCODING: amended to read:

1008.34 School grading system;

school report cards;

district grade.— (3) DESIGNATION OF SCHOOL GRADES.— (c)1.

The calculation of a school grade shall be based on the percentage of points earned from the components listed in Page 33 of44 CODING:

hb1285-02-c2hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285CS/HB1285 2024 subparagraph1009.21, (b)1.Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

and,1009.21 ifDetermination applicable,of subparagraphresident (b)2.status for tuition purposes.—Students shall be classified as residents or nonresidents for the purpose of assessing tuition in postsecondary educational programs offered by charter technical career centers or career centers operated by school districts, in Florida College System institutions, and in state universities.

The State Board of Education shall adopt in rule a school grading scale that sets the percentage of points needed to earn each of the school grades listed in subsection (2).

There shall be at least five percentage points separating the percentage thresholds needed to earn each of the school grades.

The state board shall annually review the percentage of school grades of "A" and "B" for the school year to determine whether to adjust the school grading scale upward for the following school year's school grades.

The first adjustment would occur no earlier than the 2023-2024 school year.

An adjustment must be made if the percentage of schools earning a grade of "A" or "B" in the current year represents 75 percent or more of all graded schools within a particular school type, which consists of elementary, middle, high, and combination.

The adjustment must reset the minimum required percentage of points for each grade of "A," "B," "C," or "D" at the next highest percentage ending in the numeral 5 or 0, whichever is closest to the current percentage.

Annual reviews of the percentage of schools earning a grade of "A" or "B" and adjustments to the required points must be suspended when the following grading scale for a specific school type is achieved:

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Ninety percent or more of the points for a grade of "A." b.

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Seventy to seventy-nine percent of the points for a grade of "C." d.

Sixty to sixty-nine percent of the points for a grade of "D." When the state board adjusts the grading scale upward, the state board must inform the public of the degree of the adjustment and its anticipated impact on school grades.

Beginning in the 2024- 2025 school year, any changes made by the state board to components in the school grades model or to the school grading scale shall take effect, at the earliest, in the following school year.

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The calculation of school grades may not include any provision that would raise or lower the school's grade beyond the percentage of points earned.

Extra weight may not be added in the calculation of any components.

Section 16.

Paragraph (c) of subsection (3) of section 1009.21, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

1009.21 Determination of resident status for tuition purposes.—Students shall be classified as residents or nonresidents for the purpose of assessing tuition in postsecondary educational programs offered by charter technical career centers or career centers operated by school districts, in Florida College System institutions, and in state Page 35 of44 CODING:

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The residency determination must be documented by the submission of written or electronic verification that includes two or more of the documents identified in this paragraph, unless the document provided is the document described in sub-sub-subparagraph subparagraph 1.f., which is deemed a single, conclusive piece of evidence proving residency.

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An application for property tax exemption for homestead property that has been approved by a property appraiser, provided that such property has been continuously maintained as the primary residence for at least 12 months before the first day of the semester for which the resident status is being claimed Proof of a homestead exemption in Florida.

Transcripts from a Florida high school for multiple years if the Florida high school diploma or high school Pageequivalency 36diploma of44was CODING:earned within the last 12 months.

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a leasePage agreement36 andof44 proofCODING: of 12 consecutive months of payments;

or an official state, federal, or court document evidencing legal ties to Florida.

Section 17.

Paragraphs (a) through (f) of subsection (10) of section 1009.98, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

1009.98 Stanley G.

Tate Florida Prepaid College Program.— (10) PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF QUALIFIED BENEFICIARIES.— (a) As used in this subsection, the term:

1.

"Actuarial reserve" means the amount by which the expected value of the assets exceeds the expected value of the liabilities of the trust fund.

2.

"Dormitory fees" means the fees included under advance Page 37 of44 CODING:

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3.or an official state, federal, or court document evidencing legal ties to Florida.

"FiscalSection year"16. means the fiscal year of the state pursuant to s.

215.01.

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"Local fees" means the fees covered by an advance payment contract provided pursuant to subparagraph (2)(b)2.

5.

"Tuition differential" means the fee covered by advance payment contracts sold pursuant to subparagraph (2)(b)3.

The base rate for the tuition differential fee for the 2012-2013 fiscal year is established at $37.03 per credit hour.

The base rate for the tuition differential in subsequent years is the amount assessed for the tuition differential for the preceding year adjusted pursuant to subparagraph (b)2.

(b) Effective with the 2022-2023 2009-2010 academic year and thereafter, and notwithstanding s.

1009.24, the amount paid by the board to any state university on behalf of a qualified beneficiary of an advance payment contract whose contract was purchased before July 1, 2034 July 1, 2024, shall be:

1.

As to registration fees, if the actuarial reserve is less than 5 percent of the expected liabilities of the trust fund, the board shall pay the state universities 5.5 percent above the amount assessed for registration fees in the preceding fiscal year.

If the actuarial reserve is between 5 percent and 6 percent of the expected liabilities of the trust fund, the board shall pay the state universities 6 percent above the amount assessed for registration fees in the preceding fiscal year.

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If the actuarial reserve is equal to or greater than 7.5 percent of the expected liabilities of the trust fund, the board shall pay the state universities 7 percent above the amount assessed for registration fees in the preceding fiscal year, whichever is greater.

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As to the tuition differential, if the actuarial reserve is less than 5 percent of the expected liabilities of the trust fund, the board shall pay the state universities 5.5 percent above the amount assessed base rate for the tuition differential fee in the preceding fiscal year.

If the actuarial reserve is between 5 percent and 6 percent of the expected liabilities of the trust fund, the board shall pay the state universities 6 percent above the amount assessed base rate for the tuition differential fee in the preceding fiscal year.

If the actuarial reserve is between 6 percent and 7.5 percent of the expected liabilities of the trust fund, the board shall pay the state universities 6.5 percent above the amount assessed base rate for the tuition differential fee in the preceding fiscal year.

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As to local fees, the board shall pay the state universities 5 percent above the amount assessed for local fees in the preceding fiscal year.

4.

As to dormitory fees, the board shall pay the state universities 6 percent above the amount assessed for dormitory fees in the preceding fiscal year.

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Qualified beneficiaries of advance payment contracts purchased before July 1, 2007, are exempt from paying any tuition differential fee.

(c) Notwithstanding the amount assessed for registration fees, the tuition differential, or local fees, the amount paid by the board to any state university on behalf of a qualified beneficiary of an advance payment contract purchased before July 1, 2034 July 1, 2024, may not exceed 100 percent of the amount charged by the state university for the aggregate sum of those fees.

(d) Notwithstanding the amount assessed for dormitory fees, the amount paid by the board to any state university on behalf of a qualified beneficiary of an advance payment contract purchased before July 1, 2034 July 1, 2024, may not exceed 100 percent of the amount charged by the state university for dormitory fees.

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(f) The board shall pay state universities the actual amount assessed in accordance with law for registration fees, the tuition differential, local fees, and dormitory fees for advance payment contracts purchased on or after July 1, 2034 July 1, 2024.

Section 18.

Subsection (5) is added to section 1012.55, Florida Statutes, to read:

1012.55 Positions for which certificates required.— (5) Notwithstanding ss.

1012.32, 1012.55, and 1012.56, or any other provision of law or rule to the contrary, the State Board of Education shall adopt rules to allow for the issuance of a classical education teaching certificate, upon the request of a classical school, to any applicant who fulfills the requirements of s.

1012.56(2)(a)-(f) and (11) and any other criteria established by the department.

Such certificate is only valid at a classical school.

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Section 19.

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Section 20.17.

Section 21.18.

Subsections (2) and (3) of section 948.037, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

948.037 Education and learning as a condition of probation or community control.— (2) A juvenile on community control who is a public school student must attend a public adult education program or a dropout prevention program, pursuant to s.

1003.53, which includes a second chance school or an alternative to expulsion, if the school district where the juvenile is enrolled offers such programs, unless the principal of the school determines that special circumstances warrant continuation in the regular educational school program.

(3) If a juvenile on community control attends a regular educational school program because a public adult education program or dropout prevention program, which includes a second chance school or an alternative to expulsion, is not available in the school district, the identity of the juvenile on community control, the nature of the felony offense committed by the juvenile, and the conditions of community control must be made known to each of the student's teachers.

Section 19.

1001.64Page Florida38 Collegeof44 SystemCODING: institution boards of trustees;

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Section 22.20.

powers and duties.—The president is the chief executive officer of the Florida College System institution, shall be corporate secretary of the Florida College System institution board of Pagetrustees, 43and of44is CODING:responsible for the operation and administration of the Florida College System institution.

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hb1285-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1285 2024 trustees, and is responsible for the operation and administration of the Florida College System institution.

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Section 21.

Paragraphs (l) and (m) of subsection (2) of section 1006.07, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

1006.07 District school board duties relating to student discipline and school safety.—The district school board shall provide for the proper accounting for all students, for the attendance and control of students at school, and for proper attention to health, safety, and other matters relating to the welfare of students, including:

(2) CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT.—Adopt a code of student conduct for elementary schools and a code of student conduct for middle and high schools and distribute the appropriate code to all teachers, school personnel, students, and parents, at the beginning of every school year.

Each code shall be organized and written in language that is understandable to students and parents and shall be discussed at the beginning of every school year in student classes, school advisory council meetings, and parent and teacher association or organization meetings.

Each code shall be based on the rules governing student conduct and discipline adopted by the district school board and shall be made available in the student handbook or similar publication.

Each code shall include, but is not limited to:

(l) Notice that any student who is determined to have brought a firearm or weapon, as defined in chapter 790, to school, to any school function, or onto any school-sponsored Page 40 of44 CODING:

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1012.584(4) and the criminal justice or juvenile justice system.

District school boards may assign the student to a disciplinary program or second chance school for the purpose of continuing educational services during the period of expulsion.

District school superintendents may consider the 1-year expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis and request the district school board to modify the requirement by assigning the student to a disciplinary program or second chance school if the request for modification is in writing and it is determined to be in the best interest of the student and the school system.

(m) Notice that any student who is determined to have made a threat or false report, as defined by ss.

790.162 and 790.163, respectively, involving school or school personnel's property, school transportation, or a school-sponsored activity will be expelled, with or without continuing educational services, from the student's regular school for a period of not less than 1 full year and referred for criminal prosecution and mental health services identified by the school district pursuant to s.

1012.584(4) for evaluation or treatment, when appropriate.

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hb1285-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1285 2024 program or second chance school for the purpose of continuing educational services during the period of expulsion.

District school superintendents may consider the 1-year expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis and request the district school board to modify the requirement by assigning the student to a disciplinary program or second chance school if it is determined to be in the best interest of the student and the school system.

Section 22.

Paragraph (c) of subsection (1) of section 1006.09, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

1006.09 Duties of school principal relating to student discipline and school safety.— (1) (c) The principal or the principal's designee may recommend to the district school superintendent the expulsion of any student who has committed a serious breach of conduct, including, but not limited to, willful disobedience, open defiance of authority of a member of his or her staff, violence against persons or property, or any other act which substantially disrupts the orderly conduct of the school.

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Any recommendation of expulsion shall include a detailed report by the principal or the principal's designated representative on the alternative measures taken prior to the recommendation of expulsion.

Subsection (3) of section 1006.13, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

1006.13 Policy of zero tolerance for crime and victimization.— (3) Zero-tolerance policies must require students found to have committed one of the following offenses to be expelled, with or without continuing educational services, from the student's regular school for a period of not less than 1 full year, and to be referred to the criminal justice or juvenile justice system.

(a) Bringing a firearm or weapon, as defined in chapter 790, to school, to any school function, or onto any school- sponsored transportation or possessing a firearm at school.

(b) Making a threat or false report, as defined by ss.

790.162 and 790.163, respectively, involving school or school personnel's property, school transportation, or a school- sponsored activity.

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District school superintendents may consider the 1-year expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis and request the district school board to modify the requirement by assigning the student to a disciplinary program or second chance school if the request for modification is in writing and it is determined to be in the best interest of the student and the school system.

If a student committing any of the offenses in this subsection is a student who has a disability, the district school board shall comply with applicable State Board of Education rules.

Section 24.

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