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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/HB917 2024 A bill to be entitled An act relating to career and technical education;
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/HB917 2024 A bill to be entitled An act relating to career and technical education;
14.36, F.S.;
revising the duties of the Office of Reimagining Education and Career Help;
requiring the office, in coordination with specified entities, to publish and disseminate specified career and technical education information by a specified date;
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revising the requirements for certain credits and certifications to meet specified graduation requirements;
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requiring the Department of Education to convene a workgroup by a specified date for specified purposes;
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making a technical change;
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authorizing certain students to be exempt from completing an entry-level examination;
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hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 for certain students;
creating the Career and Technical Education Task Force adjunct to the Department of Education;
providing the purpose of the task force;
providing the membership and duties of the task force;
requiring the task force to submit a report and recommendations to certain officials by specified dates;
providing for expiration of the task force;
Paragraph (l) is added to subsection (3) of section 14.36, Florida Statutes, to read:
14.36 Reimagining Education and Career Help Act.—The Reimagining Education and Career Help Act is created to address the evolving needs of Florida's economy by increasing the level of collaboration and cooperation among state businesses and education communities while improving training within and equity and access to a more integrated workforce and education system for all Floridians.
(3) The duties of the office are to:
(l) Coordinate with the Department of Education, the Department of Commerce, and CareerSource Florida, Inc., to publish and disseminate, by March 1, 2025, a statewide asset map of career and technical education to inform workforce and industry partners of opportunities to partner and expand career and technical education in the state.
The information must be disseminated in a user-friendly form and must:
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List secondary career and technical education courses offered by each school district in the state categorized by Page 2of 14 CODING:
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hb0917-02-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/HB917 2024 career cluster, school, grade level, and the number of students enrolled.
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Identify the total amount of funding provided for the secondary career and technical education programs offered by each school district in the state.
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Compare existing secondary career and technical education program offerings with data on in-demand careers and the state's economic needs to identify industry opportunities in which increased program offerings would support state and local needs.
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List career dual enrollment programs offered in each school district in the state categorized by program type, offering location, and the number of students enrolled.
The list must indicate the credential earned upon completion of the program and if the credential is part of a sequence as identified by the Credentials Review Committee pursuant to s.
445.004(4).
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(4) "Journeyworker" means a person working in an apprenticeable occupation who has successfully completed a registered and state-approved apprenticeship program or who has worked the number of years required by established industry Page 3of 14 CODING:
(4) "Journeyworker" means a person working in an apprenticeable occupation who has successfully completed a registered and state-approved apprenticeship program or who has worked the number of years required by established industry practices for the particular trade or occupation and has passed the appropriate state-approved industry test.
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exemptions.— (2) A no minor under 18 years of age, regardless of whether such person's disabilities of nonage have been removed, may not shall be employed or permitted or suffered to work in any of the following places of employment or in any of the following occupations, provided that the provisions of paragraphs (b), (e), (g), (h), (j), (m), (o), and (q) do shall not apply to the employment of student learners under the conditions prescribed in s.
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hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 whether such person's disabilities of nonage have been removed, may not shall be employed or permitted or suffered to work in any of the following places of employment or in any of the following occupations, provided that the provisions of paragraphs (b), (e), (g), (h), (j), (m), (o), and (q) do shall not apply to the employment of student learners under the conditions prescribed in s.
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The work being performed by the minor 16 or 17 years of age is not in violation of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, any Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule, or any federal law related to minors in the workplace.
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(o) Working on electric apparatus or wiring.
(p) Firefighting.
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hb0917-02-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/HB917 2024 (o) Working on electric apparatus or wiring.
hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 machinery, or any moving machinery.
(p) Firefighting.
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(q) Operating or assisting to operate, including starting, stopping, connecting or disconnecting, feeding, or any other activity involving physical contact associated with operating, a tractor over 20 PTO horsepower, any trencher or earthmoving equipment, fork lift, or any harvesting, planting, or plowing machinery, or any moving machinery.
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For purposes of this section, job scopes for which a local government may not require a license include, but are not limited to, painting;
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hb0917-02-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/HB917 2024 purposes of this section, job scopes for which a local government may not require a license include, but are not limited to, painting;
stuccoing;
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hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 stuccoing;
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Section 489.1455, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
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(2) An individual who holds a valid, active journeyman license in the plumbing, pipe fitting, mechanical, or HVAC trades issued by any county or municipality in this state may work as a journeyman in the trade in which he or she is licensed in any county or municipality of this state without taking an additional examination or paying an additional license fee, if he or she:
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(1)(a) Has scored at least 70 percent, or after October 1, 1997, at least 75 percent, on a proctored journeyman Block and Associates examination or other proctored examination approved by the board for the trade in which he or she is licensed;
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hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 license in the plumbing, pipe fitting, mechanical, or HVAC trades issued by any county or municipality in this state may work as a journeyman in the trade in which he or she is licensed in any county or municipality of this state without taking an additional examination or paying an additional license fee, if he or she:
(1)(a) Has scored at least 70 percent, or after October 1, 1997, at least 75 percent, on a proctored journeyman Block and Associates examination or other proctored examination approved by the board for the trade in which he or she is licensed and has at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training in his or her specific trade;
446.021(6) or has at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training in his or her specific trade registered with a registration agency defined in 29 C.F.R.
446.021(6) registered with a registration agency defined in 29 C.F.R.
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and (3)(c) Has satisfactorily completed specialized and advanced module coursework approved by the Florida Building Commission, as part of the building code training program established in s.
553.841, specific to the discipline or, pursuant to authorization by the certifying authority, provides proof of completion of such coursework within 6 months after Page 7of 18 CODING:
hb0917-02-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/HB917 2024 (3)(c) Has satisfactorily completed specialized and advanced module coursework approved by the Florida Building Commission, as part of the building code training program established in s.
hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 such certification.;
553.841, specific to the discipline or, pursuant to authorization by the certifying authority, provides proof of completion of such coursework within 6 months after such certification.;
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(1)(a) Has scored at least 70 percent, or after October 1, 1997, at least 75 percent, on a proctored journeyman Block and Associates examination or other proctored examination approved by the board for the trade in which he or she is licensed and has at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training in his or her specific trade;
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hb0917-02-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/HB917 2024 1997, at least 75 percent, on a proctored journeyman Block and Associates examination or other proctored examination approved by the board for the trade in which he or she is licensed;
hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 apprenticeship program as defined in s.
(2)(b) Has completed a registered and state-approved an apprenticeship program as defined in s.
446.021(6) registered with a registration agency defined in 29 C.F.R.
446.021(6) or has at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training in his or her specific trade registered with a registration agency defined in 29 C.F.R.
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1001.43 Supplemental powers and duties of district school board.—The district school board may exercise the following supplemental powers and duties as authorized by this code or State Board of Education rule.
(14) RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC AND CAREER ACHIEVEMENT.— (c) Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, each Page 9of 18 CODING:
hb0917-02-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/HB917 2024 board.—The district school board may exercise the following supplemental powers and duties as authorized by this code or State Board of Education rule.
hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 district school board shall require each high school within its jurisdiction to host an annual career fair during the school year and establish a process to provide students in grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to meet or interview with potential employers during the career fair.
(14) RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC AND CAREER ACHIEVEMENT.— (c) Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, each district school board shall require each high school within its jurisdiction to host an annual career fair during the school year and establish a process to provide students in grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to meet or interview with potential employers during the career fair.
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District school board policies and procedures may include conducting assemblies or other appropriate public events in which students sign actual or ceremonial documents accepting scholarships or enrollment.
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hb0917-02-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/HB917 2024 District school board policies and procedures may include conducting assemblies or other appropriate public events in which students sign actual or ceremonial documents accepting scholarships or enrollment.
hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 encourage holding such events in an assembly or gathering of the entire student body as a means of making academic and career success and recognition visible to all students.
The district school board may encourage holding such events in an assembly or gathering of the entire student body as a means of making academic and career success and recognition visible to all students.
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Section 8.
Subsection (10) of section 1003.4282, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
Paragraph (a) of subsection (7) and subsection (10) of section 1003.4282, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
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1003.4282 Requirements for a standard high school diploma.— (7) CAREER EDUCATION COURSES THAT SATISFY HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS.— (a) Participation in career education courses engages Page 11 of18 CODING:
hb0917-02-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/HB917 2024 diploma.— (10) CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CREDIT.—The Department of Education shall convene a workgroup, no later than December 1, 2024, to:
hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 students in their high school education, increases academic achievement, enhances employability, and increases postsecondary success.
(a) Identify best practices in career and technical education pathways from middle school to high school to aid middle school students in career planning and facilitate their transition to high school programs.
The department shall develop, for approval by the State Board of Education, multiple, additional career education courses or a series of courses that meet the requirements set forth in s.
1003.493(2), (4), and (5) and this subsection and allow students to earn credit in both the career education course and courses required for high school graduation under this section and s.
1003.4281.
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The state board must determine at least biennially whether if sufficient academic standards are covered to warrant the award of academic credit, including satisfaction of graduation, assessment, and state university admissions requirements under this section.
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Career education courses must:
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Include workforce and digital literacy skills.
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Integrate required course content with practical applications and designated rigorous coursework that results in one or more industry certifications or clearly articulated credit or advanced standing in a 2-year or 4-year certificate or degree program, which may include high school junior and senior year work-related internships or apprenticeships.
The department shall negotiate state licenses for material and testing for industry certifications.
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hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 The instructional methodology used in these courses must comprise authentic projects, problems, and activities for contextual academic learning and emphasize workplace skills identified under s.
445.06.
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A student who earns credit upon completion of 1 year of related technical instruction for an apprenticeship program registered with the Department of Education under chapter 446 or preapprenticeship program registered with the Department of Education under chapter 446 may use such credit to satisfy the high school graduation credit requirements in paragraph (3)(e) or paragraph (3)(g).
The state board shall approve and identify in the Course Code Directory the apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs from which earned credit may be used pursuant to this subparagraph.
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The State Board of Education shall, by rule, establish a process that enables a student to receive work-based learning credit or credit in electives for completing a threshold level of demonstrable participation in extracurricular activities associated with career and technical student organizations.
Work-based learning credit or credit in electives for extracurricular activities or supervised agricultural experiences may not be limited by grade level.
(10) CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CREDIT.—The Department of Education shall convene a workgroup, no later than December 1, 2024, to:
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hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 (a) Identify best practices in career and technical education pathways from middle school to high school to aid middle school students in career planning and facilitate their transition to high school programs.
Section 10.
Section 9.
Paragraph (a) of subsection (3) of section 1004.91, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
Subsection (3) of section 1004.91, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
1004.91 Requirements for career education program basic skills.— (3)(a) The following students may be exempted from this section:
1004.91 Requirements for career education program basic skills.— (3)(a) An adult student with a disability may be exempted from this section.
(b) The following students are exempt from this section:
An adult student with a disability.
A student who possesses a college degree at the associate in applied science level or higher.
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A student who demonstrates readiness for public postsecondary education pursuant to s.
1008.30 and applicable rules adopted by the State Board of Education.
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1002.42 or, for a student in a home education program or a personalized education program, a signed affidavit submitted by the student's parent or legal guardian attesting that the student has completed a home education program pursuant to the requirements of s.
Beginning with students graduating in 2007 and thereafter, a student who possesses a high school diploma from a private school in compliance with s.
1002.41 or a personalized education program pursuant to the requirements of s.
1002.42 or, for a student in a home education program, a signed affidavit submitted by the student's parent or legal guardian attesting that the student has completed a home education program pursuant to the requirements of s.
1002.395 may be exempted from this section.
1002.41.
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A student who passes a state or national industry certification or licensure examination that is identified in State Board of Education rules and aligned to the career education program in which the student is enrolled.
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An adult student who is enrolled in an apprenticeship program that is registered with the Department of Education in accordance with chapter 446.
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(1) The Career and Technical Education Task Force, a task force as defined in s.
20.03(5), Florida Statutes, is created adjunct to the Department of Education to study the status of career and technical education in each school district within the state.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the task force shall operate in a manner consistent with s.
20.052, Florida Statutes.
The department shall provide administrative and staff support relating to the functions of the task force.
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hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Corrections, and the Secretary of Juvenile Justice shall each appoint two members to the task force by September 1, 2024.
The commissioner shall appoint a chair of the task force.
(3) The task force shall do all of the following:
(a) Compile a list of career and technical education courses offered within each school district.
Such data must be broken down by industry, grade level, location, the number of students enrolled in such courses, the number of students who complete such courses, and the total number of students per district enrolled in such courses.
(b) Compile a list of career and technical education courses offered through the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Such data must be broken down by location, population, industry course offering, the number of students enrolled in each course, and the number of students who complete such courses.
(c) Identify the total funding provided for the career and technical education courses offered by school districts and analyze whether such funding is uniform across the state or if such funding varies by geography, course, or industry.
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hb0917-01-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/HB917 2024 for career and technical education courses to funding and reimbursement rates and timelines for traditional K-12 education courses.
(f) Identify any additional funding available for additional career and technical education courses, including federal funding, industry funding, or additional state funding.
(g) Identify how career and technical education courses are advertised to parents and students.
(h) Identify the needs of school districts to expand career and technical education, including what needs could be met by the Legislature.
(i) Identify the number of students who earn an industry certification through career and technical education courses who also find employment in relevant industries.
(j) Review existing postsecondary credits available for K- 12 career and technical education course offerings and how this information is advertised to students and parents.
(k) Compare existing career and technical education course offerings with data from the Department of Commerce and industry leaders about in-demand careers and the state's economic needs.
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(n) Provide recommendations for improving the marketing of career and technical education offerings to students and parents.
(4) The task force shall submit to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Commissioner of Education a report of its findings by September 1, 2025.
The task force shall submit to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Commissioner of Education its recommendations by January 1, 2026.
This section shall expire upon submission of the recommendations.
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