HB 483 — Computer Science Education

creating the Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force adjunct to the Department of Education;

requiring the department to Page 2of 60 CODING:

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 provide administrative and staff support;

providing the purpose and composition of the task force;

providing duties of the task force;

requiring the task force to submit reports to the Governor and the Legislature by specified dates;

providing for expiration of the task force;

amending ss.

11.45, 39.0016, 327.371, 414.1251, 553.865, 1001.11, 1002.01, 1002.20, 1002.3105, 1002.33, 1002.394, 1002.395, 1002.42, 1002.43, 1002.44, 1003.03, 1003.21, 1003.26, 1003.52, 1003.573, 1003.575, 1006.0626, 1006.07, 1008.24, and 1012.2315, F.S.;

conforming cross- references to changes made by the act;

Subsections (5) through (17) of section 1003.01, Florida Statutes, are renumbered as subsections (7) through (19), respectively, paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of present subsection (5) are amended, and new subsections (5) and (6) are added to that section, to read:

1003.01 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term:

(5) "Computational thinking" means the thought processes involved in expressing solutions as computational steps or algorithms that can be carried out by a computer.

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 (6) "Computer science" means the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, hardware and software designs, applications, implementation, and impact on society, including, but not limited to, computer coding, computer programming, and computational thinking.

(7)(5) "Core-curricula courses" means:

(a) Courses in language arts/reading, mathematics, social studies, and science in prekindergarten through grade 3, excluding extracurricular courses pursuant to subsection (13) (11);

(b) Courses in grades 4 through 8 in subjects that are measured by state assessment at any grade level and courses required for middle school promotion, excluding extracurricular courses pursuant to subsection (13) (11);

(c) Courses in grades 9 through 12 in subjects that are measured by state assessment at any grade level and courses that are specifically identified by name in statute as required for high school graduation and that are not measured by state assessment, excluding extracurricular courses pursuant to subsection (13) (11);

97 The term is limited in meaning and used for the sole purpose of designating classes that are subject to the maximum class size requirements established in s.

1, Art.

IX of the State Constitution.

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 ss.

1002.321(3)(e), 1002.33(7)(a)2.c., 1002.37, 1002.45, and 1003.499.

Section 2.

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(2)(a) The Florida Virtual School shall offer computer science courses identified in the course code directory pursuant to subsection (1).

(b) School districts shall provide instruction in computer science as follows:

1.

Each public elementary school may provide computer science instruction with the intent to provide a foundation for future computer usage, digital literacy, and computer science instruction.

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Each public middle and high school shall provide computer science instruction.

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1.(b) The Commissioner of Education shall serve as the chair of the task force.

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Computer science courses and technology-related industry certifications identified by the Commissioner of Education as eligible to meet the mathematics or science credit graduation requirement for high school graduation under s.

1003.4282(3) must be included in the course code directory.

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Take computer science courses of sufficient rigor, as identified by the commissioner, such that two credits in such courses and the earning of a related industry certification or technical certificate satisfies two credits of sequential foreign language instruction.

Florida College System institutions and state universities must recognize the credits as foreign language credits.

Computer science courses identified by the commissioner and computer science courses taken to earn the related industry certification or technical certificate shall be included in the course code directory.

(e) Public elementary and middle schools may establish digital classrooms to provide students with opportunities to Page 6of 60 CODING:

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(3)(a) Subject to legislative appropriation, a school district or consortium of school districts may apply to the department, by a date and in a format prescribed by the department, for funding to deliver or facilitate training for instructional personnel to earn an educator certificate in computer science pursuant to s.

1012.56 or a technology-related industry certification associated with a course identified in the course code directory pursuant to subsection (1) or for professional development for instructional personnel to provide instruction in computer science.

Such funding must be used only to:

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(b) The department shall establish a deadline for submitting applications for funding.

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 funding in an equitable manner that accounts for the unique needs of small or rural school districts.

(c) For purposes of this section, the term "instructional personnel" has the same meaning as in s.

1012.01(2)(a), (b), and (c).

(4)(a) Subject to legislative appropriation, a member of the instructional personnel who was evaluated as effective or highly effective pursuant to s.

1012.34 in the previous school year or who is newly hired by the district school board and has not been evaluated pursuant to s.

1012.34 must receive a bonus as follows:

1.

If the member of the instructional personnel holds an educator certificate in computer science pursuant to s.

1012.56 or if he or she has passed the computer science subject area examination and holds an adjunct certificate issued by a school district pursuant to s.

1012.57, he or she must receive a bonus of $1,000 after each year he or she completes teaching a computer science course identified in the course code directory pursuant to subsection (1) at a public elementary, middle, high, or combination school for up to 3 years.

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If the member of the instructional personnel holds an industry certification associated with a course identified in the course code directory pursuant to subsection (1), he or she must receive a bonus of $500 after each year he or she completes teaching the identified course at a public elementary, middle, Page 8of 60 CODING:

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 high, or combination school for up to 3 years.

(b) A school district shall report a member of the instructional personnel who is eligible for a bonus under this subsection to the department by a date and in a format established by the department.

An eligible member of the instructional personnel shall receive his or her bonus upon completion of the school year in which he or she taught the computer science course.

A member of the instructional personnel may not receive more than one bonus per year under this subsection.

(5) Any unexpended balance of funds appropriated pursuant to this section shall be carried forward to the next fiscal year for the same purpose.

(6) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to administer this section.

Section 3.

Subsection (5) of section 1003.4203, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

1003.4203 Digital materials, CAPE Digital Tool certificates, and technical assistance.— (5) GRADE POINT AVERAGE CALCULATION.—For purposes of calculating grade point average, a grade in a course that is directly related to a CAPE Digital Tool certificate or CAPE industry certification level 3 or above and leads to an industry certification must be weighted the same as a grade in an honors course.

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 Section 4.

Section 1007.2616, Florida Statutes, is repealed.

Section 5.

Subsections (1), (3), and (6) of section 1009.53, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

1009.53 Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.— (1) The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program is created to establish a lottery-funded scholarship program to reward any Florida high school graduate who merits recognition of high academic achievement and who enrolls in a degree program, certificate program, or applied technology program, or apprenticeship program, as defined in s.

446.021(6), at an eligible Florida public or private postsecondary education institution.

(3) The Department of Education shall administer the Bright Futures Scholarship Program according to rules and procedures established by the State Board of Education.

A single application must be sufficient for a student to apply for any of the awards.

The department shall advertise the availability of the scholarship program and shall notify students, teachers, parents, certified school counselors, and principals or other relevant school administrators of the criteria and application procedures.

The notification must also include a list of approved apprenticeship programs, eligible postsecondary educational institutions, high-demand jobs and critical skill sets in the state, and a wage breakdown of jobs in the state.

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 The department must begin this process of notification no later than January 1 of each year beginning with a student's freshman year.

(6) A student enrolled in 6 to 8 semester credit hours or equivalent clock hours may receive up to one-half of the maximum award;

a student enrolled in 9 to 11 credit hours or equivalent clock hours may receive up to three-fourths of the maximum award;

and a student enrolled in 12 or more credit hours or equivalent clock hours may receive up to the full award.

Section 6.

Paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1), subsection (2), and paragraph (a) of subsection (3) of section 1009.532, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

1009.532 Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program;

student eligibility requirements for renewal awards.— (1) To be eligible to renew a scholarship from any of the scholarships under the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, a student must:

(a) Effective for students funded in the 2009-2010 academic year and thereafter, earn at least 24 semester credit hours or the equivalent clock hours in the last academic year in which the student earned a scholarship if the student was enrolled full time, or a prorated number of credit hours or clock hours as determined by the Department of Education if the student was enrolled less than full time for any part of the academic year.

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 (b) Maintain the cumulative grade point average or the equivalent required by the scholarship program, except that:

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If a recipient's grades fall beneath the average required to renew a Florida Academic Scholarship, but are sufficient to renew a Florida Medallion Scholarship, a Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship, or a Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship, the Department of Education may grant a renewal from one of those other scholarship programs, if the student meets the renewal eligibility requirements;

or 2.

For students initially eligible in the 2010-2011 academic term and thereafter, if at any time during a student's first academic year the student's grades or the equivalent are insufficient to renew the scholarship, the student may restore eligibility by improving the grade point average or the equivalent to the required level.

A student is eligible for such a restoration one time.

The Legislature encourages education institutions to assist students to calculate whether or not it is possible to raise the grade point average or the equivalent during the summer term.

If the education institution determines that it is possible, the institution may so inform the department, which may reserve the student's award if funds are available.

The renewal, however, must not be granted until the student achieves the required cumulative grade point average or the equivalent.

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 renewal level, the student's next opportunity for renewal is the fall semester of the following academic year.

(2) For students initially eligible in the 2010-2011 academic term and thereafter, and unless otherwise provided in this section, if a student does not meet the requirements for renewal of a scholarship because of lack of completion of sufficient credit hours or insufficient grades or the equivalent, the scholarship shall be renewed only if the student failed to complete sufficient credit hours or to meet sufficient grade requirements or the equivalent due to verifiable illness or other documented emergency, in which case the student may be granted an exception from academic requirements pursuant to s.

1009.40(1)(b)4.

(3)(a) A student who is initially eligible in the 2024- 2025 2012-2013 academic year and thereafter may receive an award for a maximum of 100 percent of the number of credit hours required to complete an associate degree program, a baccalaureate degree program, or a postsecondary career certificate program or, for a Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award, may receive an award for a maximum of 100 percent of the number of credit hours or equivalent clock hours required to complete one of the following at a Florida public or nonpublic education institution that offers these specific programs:

for an applied technology diploma program as defined in s.

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for a technical degree education program as defined in s.

1004.02(13), up to the number of hours required for a specific degree not to exceed 72 credit hours or equivalent clock hours;

or for a career certificate program as defined in s.

1004.02(20), up to the number of hours required for a specific certificate not to exceed 72 credit hours or equivalent clock hours;

for an industry certification, up to the number of hours required for a specific certificate not to exceed 36 credit hours or equivalent clock hours;

for a technical certificate, up to the number of hours required for a specific certificate not to exceed 15 credit hours or equivalent clock hours;

for an applied technology diploma, up to the number of hours required for a specific diploma not to exceed 50 credit hours or equivalent clock hours;

for a career or technical certificate, up to the number of hours required for a specific certificate not to exceed 19 credit hours or equivalent clock hours;

or for an apprenticeship program as defined in s.

446.021(6), up to the number of credit hours or equivalent clock hours required for a registered apprenticeship certificate of completion if the student is not exempt from paying tuition and fees, including lab fees, under s.

1009.25, and 100 percent of the tools, books, and materials necessary to complete the apprenticeship program not to exceed $2,000.

A student who transfers from one of these program levels to another program level becomes eligible for the higher of the two credit hour limits.

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 Section 7.

Subsection (6) is added to section 1009.533, Florida Statutes, to read:

1009.533 Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program;

eligible postsecondary education institutions.—A student is eligible for an award or the renewal of an award from the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program if the student meets the requirements for the program as described in this act and is enrolled in a postsecondary education institution that meets the description in any one of the following subsections:

(6) An entity that operates an apprenticeship program as defined in s.

s.

446.021(6).

Section 8.

Paragraph (b) of subsection (1) and paragraph (a) of subsection (5) of section 1009.536, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

1009.536 Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars and Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars awards.—The Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award and the Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars award are created within the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program to recognize and reward academic achievement and career preparation by high school students who wish to continue their education.

(1) A student is eligible for a Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award if he or she meets the general eligibility requirements for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program and:

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 earning a passing score on:

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The Florida College Entry Level Placement Test or its equivalent as identified by the Department of Education;

or 2.

Other aptitude tests identified by the department, including, but not limited to, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and ACT WorkKeys Assessments.

(5)(a) A student who is initially eligible in the 2024- 2025 2012-2013 academic year and thereafter may earn a Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship for a maximum of 100 percent of the number of credit hours or equivalent clock hours required to complete one of the following at a Florida public or nonpublic education institution that offers these specific programs:

for an applied technology diploma program as defined in s.

1004.02(7), up to 60 credit hours or equivalent clock hours;

for a technical degree education program as defined in s.

1004.02(13), up to the number of hours required for a specific degree not to exceed 72 credit hours or equivalent clock hours;

or for a career certificate program as defined in s.

1004.02(20), up to the number of hours required for a specific certificate not to exceed 72 credit hours or equivalent clock hours;

for an industry certification, up to the number of hours required for a specific certificate not to exceed 36 credit hours or equivalent clock hours;

for a technical certificate, up to the number of hours required for a specific certificate not to exceed 15 credit hours or equivalent clock hours;

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 applied technology diploma, up to the number of hours required for a specific diploma not to exceed 50 credit hours or equivalent clock hours;

for a career or technical certificate, up to the number of hours required for a specific certificate not to exceed 19 credit hours or equivalent clock hours;

or for an apprenticeship program as defined in s.

446.021(6), up to the number of credit hours or equivalent clock hours required for a registered apprenticeship certificate of completion if the student is not exempt from paying tuition and fees, including lab fees, under s.

1009.25, and 100 percent of the tools, books, and materials necessary to complete the apprenticeship program not to exceed $2,000.

Section 9.

(1) The Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force, a task force as defined in s.

20.03(8), Florida Statutes, is created adjunct to the Department of Education to evaluate the potential applications of artificial intelligence in K-12 and higher education;

to develop policy recommendations for responsible and effective uses by students and educators;

to identify workforce needs related to artificial intelligence;

and provide policy recommendations to ensure the state develops education and workforce training programs that align with changing industry needs.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, the task force shall operate in a manner consistent with s.

20.052, Florida Statutes.

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 the task force.

(2) The task force is composed of the following members, who shall be appointed no later than August 1, 2024:

(a) The Commissioner of Education or his or her designee.

(b) The following members appointed by the Governor:

1.

A representative from the State Board of Education.

2.

A representative from the Board of Governors.

3.

A representative from CareerSource Florida, Inc.

A representative from the Division of State Purchasing within the Department of EducationManagement withServices who has expertise onin technology procurement and data privacy standards.standards;

A representative from the Office of the Attorney General.General;

One local school board member fromand one local district school superintendent, each ofrepresenting thea following:rural school district, a suburban school district, and an urban school district, respectively;

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A rural school district.

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An urban school district.

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A Florida College System institution.

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A private college or university.

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b.(f) The task force shall meet at least four times per year beginning in January 2025 and shall complete its work within 1 year.

AUpon chartercompletion, school.the task force shall submit recommendations to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

c.All meetings must be open to the public.

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Three leaders from industry sectors in the state which are directly impacted by the developments in artificial intelligence.

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One member who is a national policy advisor with expertise in artificial intelligence, education, and education technology.

(3)(a) The commissioner shall serve as chair of the task force.

(b) The task force shall meet at least four times, with the first meeting of the task force occurring no later than October 1, 2024.

(c) The task force is authorized to invite outside experts, conduct surveys, hold public hearings, and engage in other methods of gathering data on current use, opportunities, and challenges related to artificial intelligence and is encouraged to seek the feedback of students, parents, teachers, and other community members.

(4) The task force shall:

(a) Evaluate the current state of artificial intelligence technology and its potential applications in K-12 and postsecondary education.

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hb0483-00 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 HB483 2024 (b) Assess the ethical, legal, and data privacy implications of using artificial intelligence in education.

(c) Develop policy recommendations for the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence in education for district school boards, postsecondary educational institutions, and the state as a whole.

Such policy recommendations must include the following:

AcademicEvaluate integritythe current state of artificial intelligence technology and plagiarism.its potential applications in K-12 and higher education.

AcceptableAssess usesthe ethical, legal, and data privacy implications of artificial intelligence forusage studentsin andeducation. educators.

3.(2) The department shall adopt a strategic plan for a statewide computer science education program which must be published by February 28, 2026, and must include, at a minimum, all of the following:

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Parental access to information that students enter into artificial intelligence system.

(d) Provide recommendations for incorporating artificial intelligence into K-12 educational standards and postsecondary education curricula, including general education courses as well as career and technical courses that align with evolving industry demands.

(e) Develop guidelines for training K-12 and postsecondary educators to effectively use artificial intelligence tools, including to support personalized learning.

(f) Propose criteria for monitoring and evaluating the effects of artificial intelligence on student learning outcomes.

(g) Identify strategies to protect student and teacher data privacy when using artificial intelligence systems.

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1.(b) A summary of the current state landscape for K-12 computer science education, including diversity of students taking these courses.

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4.(h) A recommended long-term plan for implementing a requirement that every K-12 public school and public charter school employ at least one certified or endorsed computer science teacher or one career and technical education teacher trained in computer science.

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(i) Identify opportunities for fostering collaboration between K-12 education, Florida College System institutions, career centers, workforce development programs, and industry sectors effected by artificial intelligence to prepare students for future careers that involve artificial intelligence technologies.

(j) Promote strategies to bridge the digital divide and ensure equitable access to artificial intelligence-powered educational resources.

(5)(a) The task force shall submit:

(a) An interim report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representative by March 1, 2025.

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Section(3) 10.The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to administer this section.

ParagraphSection (k)2. of subsection (2) of section 11.45, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

11.45 Definitions;

duties;

authorities;

reports;

rules.— (2) DUTIES.—The Auditor General shall:

(k) Contact each district school board, as defined in s.

1003.01 s.

1003.01(7), with the findings and recommendations contained within the Auditor General's previous operational audit report.

The district school board shall provide the Auditor General with evidence of the initiation of corrective action within 45 days after the date it is requested by the Auditor General and evidence of completion of corrective action within 180 days after the date it is requested by the Auditor General.

If the district school board fails to comply with the Auditor General's request or is unable to take corrective action within the required timeframe, the Auditor General shall notify the Legislative Auditing Committee.

The Auditor General shall perform his or her duties independently but under the general policies established by the Legislative Auditing Committee.

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Section 11.

Paragraph (b) of subsection (3) of section 39.0016, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

39.0016 Education of abused, neglected, and abandoned children;

agency agreements;

children having or suspected of having a disability.— (3) CHILDREN HAVING OR SUSPECTED OF HAVING A DISABILITY.— (b)1.

Each district school superintendent or dependency court must appoint a surrogate parent for a child known to the department who has or is suspected of having a disability, as defined in s.

1003.01 s.

1003.01(9), when:

a.

After reasonable efforts, no parent can be located;

or b.

A court of competent jurisdiction over a child under this chapter has determined that no person has the authority under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including the parent or parents subject to the dependency action, or that no person has the authority, willingness, or ability to serve as the educational decisionmaker for the child without judicial action.

2.

A surrogate parent appointed by the district school superintendent or the court must be at least 18 years old and have no personal or professional interest that conflicts with the interests of the student to be represented.

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This prohibition includes group home staff and therapeutic foster parents.

However, a person who acts in a parental role to a child, such as a foster parent or relative caregiver, is not prohibited from serving as a surrogate parent if he or she is employed by such agency, willing to serve, and knowledgeable about the child and the exceptional student education process.

The surrogate parent may be a court-appointed guardian ad litem or a relative or nonrelative adult who is involved in the child's life regardless of whether that person has physical custody of the child.

Each person appointed as a surrogate parent must have the knowledge and skills acquired by successfully completing training using materials developed and approved by the Department of Education to ensure adequate representation of the child.

3.

If a guardian ad litem has been appointed for a child, the district school superintendent must first consider the child's guardian ad litem when appointing a surrogate parent.

The district school superintendent must accept the appointment of the court if he or she has not previously appointed a surrogate parent.

Similarly, the court must accept a surrogate parent duly appointed by a district school superintendent.

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A surrogate parent appointed by the district school superintendent or the court must be accepted by any subsequent school or school district without regard to where the child is receiving residential care so that a single surrogate parent can follow the education of the child during his or her entire time in state custody.

Nothing in this paragraph or in rule shall limit or prohibit the continuance of a surrogate parent appointment when the responsibility for the student's educational placement moves among and between public and private agencies.

5.

For a child known to the department, the responsibility to appoint a surrogate parent resides with both the district school superintendent and the court with jurisdiction over the child.

If the court elects to appoint a surrogate parent, notice shall be provided as soon as practicable to the child's school.

At any time the court determines that it is in the best interests of a child to remove a surrogate parent, the court may appoint a new surrogate parent for educational decisionmaking purposes for that child.

6.

The surrogate parent shall continue in the appointed role until one of the following occurs:

a.

The child is determined to no longer be eligible or in need of special programs, except when termination of special programs is being contested.

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c.

The parent who was previously unknown becomes known, whose whereabouts were unknown is located, or who was unavailable is determined by the court to be available.

d.

The appointed surrogate no longer wishes to represent the child or is unable to represent the child.

e.

The superintendent of the school district in which the child is attending school, the Department of Education contract designee, or the court that appointed the surrogate determines that the appointed surrogate parent no longer adequately represents the child.

f.

The child moves to a geographic location that is not reasonably accessible to the appointed surrogate.

7.

The appointment and termination of appointment of a surrogate under this paragraph shall be entered as an order of the court with a copy of the order provided to the child's school as soon as practicable.

8.

The person appointed as a surrogate parent under this paragraph must:

a.

Be acquainted with the child and become knowledgeable about his or her disability and educational needs.

b.

Represent the child in all matters relating to identification, evaluation, and educational placement and the provision of a free and appropriate education to the child.

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9.

The responsibilities of the person appointed as a surrogate parent shall not extend to the care, maintenance, custody, residential placement, or any other area not specifically related to the education of the child, unless the same person is appointed by the court for such other purposes.

10.

A person appointed as a surrogate parent shall enjoy all of the procedural safeguards afforded a parent with respect to the identification, evaluation, and educational placement of a student with a disability or a student who is suspected of having a disability.

11.

A person appointed as a surrogate parent shall not be held liable for actions taken in good faith on behalf of the student in protecting the special education rights of the child.

Section 12.

Paragraph (c) of subsection (1) of section 327.371, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

327.371 Human-powered vessels regulated.— (1) A person may operate a human-powered vessel within the boundaries of the marked channel of the Florida Intracoastal Waterway as defined in s.

327.02:

(c) When participating in practices or competitions for interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural, or club rowing teams affiliated with an educational institution identified in s.

1000.21, s.

1002.01(3), s.

1003.01(19) s.

1003.01(17), s.

1005.02(4), or s.

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The teams must use their best efforts to make use of the adjacent area outside of the marked channel.

The commission must be notified in writing of the details of any such competition, and the notification must include, but need not be limited to, the date, time, and location of the competition.

Section 13.

Subsection (1) of section 414.1251, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

414.1251 Learnfare program.— (1) The department shall reduce the temporary cash assistance for a participant's eligible dependent child or for an eligible teenage participant who has not been exempted from education participation requirements, if the eligible dependent child or eligible teenage participant has been identified either as a habitual truant, pursuant to s.

1003.01(12), or as a dropout, as those terms are defined in s.

1003.01 pursuant to s.

1003.01(8).

For a student who has been identified as a habitual truant, the temporary cash assistance must be reinstated after a subsequent grading period in which the child's attendance has substantially improved.

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Good cause exemptions from the rule of unexcused absences include the following:

(a) The student is expelled from school and alternative schooling is not available.

(b) No licensed day care is available for a child of teen parents subject to Learnfare.

(c) Prohibitive transportation problems exist (e.g., to and from day care).

Within 10 days after sanction notification, the participant parent of a dependent child or the teenage participant may file an internal fair hearings process review procedure appeal, and no sanction shall be imposed until the appeal is resolved.

Section 14.

Paragraph (g) of subsection (3) of section 553.865, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

553.865 Private spaces.— (3) As used in this section, the term:

(g) "K-12 educational institution or facility" means:

1.

A school as defined in s.

1003.01 s.

1003.01(17) operated under the control of a district school board as defined in s.

1003.01 s.

1003.01(7);

2.

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind as described in ss.

1000.04(4) and 1002.36;

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A charter school authorized under s.

1002.33;

or 5.

A private school as defined in s.

1002.01(3).

Section 15.

Subsection (7) of section 1001.11, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

1001.11 Commissioner of Education;

other duties.— (7) The commissioner shall make prominently available on the department's website the following:

links to the Internet- based clearinghouse for professional development regarding physical education;

the school wellness and physical education policies and other resources required under s.

1003.453;

and other Internet sites that provide professional development for elementary teachers of physical education as defined in s.

1003.01 s.

1003.01(15).

These links must provide elementary teachers with information concerning current physical education and nutrition philosophy and best practices that result in student participation in physical activities that promote lifelong physical and mental well-being.

Section 16.

Section 1002.01, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

1002.01 Definitions.— (1) A "home education program" means the sequentially progressive instruction of a student directed by his or her parent to satisfy the attendance requirements of ss.

1002.41, 1003.01(18) 1003.01(16), and 1003.21(1).

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1003.01(18) 1003.01(16) and 1003.21(1) while registered with an eligible nonprofit scholarship-funding organization pursuant to s.

1002.395.

A personalized education student shall be provided the same flexibility and opportunities as provided in s.

1002.41(3)-(12).

(3) A "private school" is a nonpublic school defined as an individual, association, copartnership, or corporation, or department, division, or section of such organizations, that designates itself as an educational center that includes kindergarten or a higher grade or as an elementary, secondary, business, technical, or trade school below college level or any organization that provides instructional services that meet the intent of s.

1003.01(18) s.

1003.01(16) or that gives preemployment or supplementary training in technology or in fields of trade or industry or that offers academic, literary, or career training below college level, or any combination of the above, including an institution that performs the functions of the above schools through correspondence or extension, except those licensed under the provisions of chapter 1005.

A private school may be a parochial, religious, denominational, for- profit, or nonprofit school.

This definition does not include home education programs conducted in accordance with s.

1002.41.

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Paragraph (b) of subsection (2) of section 1002.20, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

1002.20 K-12 student and parent rights.—Parents of public school students must receive accurate and timely information regarding their child's academic progress and must be informed of ways they can help their child to succeed in school.