CS/CS/HB 703: Quality Education
GENERAL BILL by Pickens ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Ambler ; Arza ; Clarke ; Harrell ; Homan ; Zapata
Quality Education; defines terms "core-curricula courses" & "extracurricular courses"; establishes constitutional class size maximums; establishes operating categorical fund for implementing class size reduction; establishes Class Size Reduction Infrastructure Program; establishes District Effort Recognition Program; provides for Florida Learning Access Grants, etc. Amends FS.
Effective Date: 07/01/2003 except as otherwise provided
Last Action: 5/2/2003 House - Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1739 (Ch. 2003-8), CS/CS/SB 958 (Ch. 2003-260), SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/2/2003 House - Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1739 (Ch. 2003-8), CS/CS/SB 958 (Ch. 2003-260), SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2003 | House |
• Prefiled |
| 3/4/2003 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 00067 |
| 3/7/2003 | House |
• Referred to Education Innovation (EDK); Education K-20; Finance & Tax; Education Appropriations (AP); Appropriations -HJ 00162 |
| 3/20/2003 | House |
• On Subcommittee agenda-- Education Innovation (EDK), 03/24/03, 4:30 pm, Morris Hall |
| 3/24/2003 | House |
• Recommendation: Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by Education Innovation (EDK); YEAS 4 NAYS 2 |
| 3/27/2003 | House |
• Now in Education K-20; On Committee agenda-- Education K-20, 03/31/03, 3:00 pm, Morris Hall |
| 3/31/2003 | House |
• Favorable with CS amendment by Education K-20; YEAS 16 NAYS 10 -HJ 00292 |
| 4/7/2003 | House |
• Pending review of CS under Rule 6.3(b); Now in Finance & Tax -HJ 00292 |
| 4/8/2003 | House |
• On Committee agenda-- Finance & Tax, 04/09/03, 10:15 am, Reed Hall |
| 4/9/2003 | House |
• Favorable by Finance & Tax; YEAS 14 NAYS 6 -HJ 00384 |
| 4/10/2003 | House |
• Now in Education Appropriations (AP) -HJ 00384; On Subcommittee agenda-- Education Appropriations (AP), 04/11/03, 8:00 am, Morris Hall |
| 4/11/2003 | House |
• Recommendation: Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by Education Appropriations (AP); YEAS 12 NAYS 5 |
| 4/14/2003 | House |
• Now in Appropriations; On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 04/15/03, 6:00 pm, 212-K |
| 4/15/2003 | House |
• Favorable with CS amendment by- Appropriations; YEAS 25 NAYS 10 -HJ 00404 |
| 4/23/2003 | House |
• Pending review of CS -under Rule 6.3(b) |
| 4/25/2003 | House |
• Placed on Calendar -HJ 00404 |
| 5/2/2003 | House |
• Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1739 (Ch. 2003-8), CS/CS/SB 958 (Ch. 2003-260), SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location |
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| H 65 | Schools/Small School Requirement | Kottkamp | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Committee on Education Innovation (EDK), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| H 83 | Brummer | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 958 (Ch. 2003-260), SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) | |
| H 131 | School Districts/Categorical Funds | Harrell | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Committee on Education Innovation (EDK), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| H 265 | Retirement/Public School Employees | Mayfield | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Committee on State Administration, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 958 (Ch. 2003-260), SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| H 755 | Teachers | Davis | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Committee on Pre-K through 12 (EDK), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| H 851 | Postsecondary Education | Kilmer | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Committee on Education Innovation (EDK), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1739 (Ch. 2003-8), SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| H 901 | Kilmer | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Committee on Education Appropriations (AP), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) | |
| H 1507 | Charter School Districts | Mayfield | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Committee on Education Innovation (EDK), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| H 1739 | Education K-20 | Compare | Last Action: 4/24/2003 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2003-8; See also SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) -HJ 00600 | |
| S 100 | New Schools/Restrictions on Size | Saunders | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 S Died in Committee on Education |
| S 208 | Schools-within-a-school/School Size | Wasserman Schultz | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 S Died in Committee on Education |
| S 328 | FRS/Instructional Personnel/DROP | Pruitt | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 S Died in Committee on Governmental Oversight and Productivity, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 958 (Ch. 2003-260), SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| S 574 (e2) | Fla. Building Code | Constantine | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H In Messages; Died in Messages |
| S 958 (c2) | Governmental Oversight and Productivity | Compare | Last Action: 6/26/2003 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2003-260; See also SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) | |
| S 1032 (c1) | Educational Leadership | Atwater | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 S Died in Committee on Finance and Taxation, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| S 1260 (e1) | High School Graduation Requirements | Wilson | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H In Messages; Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1739 (Ch. 2003-8), SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| S 1380 | Retirement/Public School Employees | Clary | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 S Died in Committee on Governmental Oversight and Productivity, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 958 (Ch. 2003-260), SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| S 1436 (c2) | Class Size Reduction Act | Constantine | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in returning Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1739 (Ch. 2003-8), CS/CS/SB 958 (Ch. 2003-260), SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| S 1646 (c1) | Implementation of Amendment 9 | Constantine | Compare | Last Action: 3/13/2003 S CS combines this bill with CS/SB 1436; CS/CS by Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 00189; Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/CS/1436 (Died in House Returning Messages); Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 958 (Ch. 2003-260), SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| S 2134 | School Districts/Categorical Funds | Pruitt | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 S Died in Committee on Education, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| S 2170 (e1) | Charter School Districts | Posey | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| S 2380 (c1) | Educational Personnel/Certification | Bullard | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2003 H Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| S 2418 | Educational Leadership | Lynn | Compare | Last Action: 4/9/2003 S CS combines this bill with SB 1032 & SB 2496; CS by Education; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 -SJ 00426; Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/SB 1032 (Died in Senate Finance and Taxation Committee); Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| S 2496 | Teachers | Atwater | Compare | Last Action: 4/9/2003 S CS combines this bill with SB 1032 & SB 2418; CS by Education; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 -SJ 00426; Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/SB 1032 (Died in Senate Finance and Taxation Committee); Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
| S 2576 | Access to Postsecondary Education | Wise | Compare | Last Action: 4/10/2003 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00381; Substituted HB 1739 -SJ 00377; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1739 (Ch. 2003-8), SB 30-A (Ch. 2003-391) |
Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|
| H 703 Filed | 2/25/2003 5:15 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| H 703 c1 | 4/14/2003 1:19 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| H 703 c2 | 4/24/2003 11:36 AM | Web Page | PDF |
Committee Amendments
No Committee Amendments Available
Floor Amendments
| Amendments | Sponsor | Filed | Last Floor Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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544323 - Amendment |
Brutus |
4/28/2003 10:06 PM |
Web Page
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647841 - Substitute Amendment (544323) |
Arza |
4/30/2003 9:04 AM |
Web Page
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737945 - Amendment |
Attkisson |
4/29/2003 12:43 PM |
Web Page
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968135 - Amendment |
Attkisson |
4/29/2003 12:48 PM |
Web Page
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820689 - Amendment |
Attkisson |
4/29/2003 12:49 PM |
Web Page
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Bill Analyses
| Type | Analysis | Author | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Analysis | H 703 | Appropriations (Post-Meeting) | ||
| Bill Analysis | H 703 | Appropriations (Post-Meeting) | ||
| Bill Analysis | H 703 | Education K-20 (Post-Meeting) | ||
| Bill Analysis | H 703 | Education K-20 (Post-Meeting) | ||
| Bill Analysis | H 703 | Education K-20 (Post-Meeting) | ||
| Bill Analysis | H 703 | Education K-20 (Post-Meeting) | ||
| Bill Analysis | H 703 | Finance & Tax (Post-Meeting) | ||
| Bill Analysis | H 703 | Finance & Tax (Post-Meeting) |
Vote History - Committee
No Committee Vote History AvailableVote History - Floor
No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (64)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 24.121 | Allocation of revenues and expenditure of funds for public education. | |
| 121.021 | Definitions. | |
| 121.091 | Benefits payable under the system. | |
| 216.292 | Appropriations nontransferable; exceptions. | |
| 220.187 | Credits for contributions to nonprofit scholarship-funding organizations. | |
| 1000.041 | ||
| 1001.33 | Schools under control of district school board and district school superintendent. | |
| 1001.42 | Powers and duties of district school board. | |
| 1001.51 | Duties and responsibilities of district school superintendent. | |
| 1001.54 | Duties of school principals. | |
| 1002.20 | K-12 student and parent rights. | |
| 1002.33 | Charter schools. | |
| 1002.37 | The Florida Virtual School. | |
| 1002.395 | ||
| 1002.396 | ||
| 1002.397 | ||
| 1002.41 | Home education programs. | |
| 1002.42 | Private schools. | |
| 1003.01 | Definitions. | |
| 1003.02 | District school board operation and control of public K-12 education within the school district. | |
| 1003.03 | Maximum class size goals. | |
| 1003.04 | Student conduct and parental involvement goals. | |
| 1003.31 | Students subject to control of school. | |
| 1003.32 | Authority of teacher; responsibility for control of students; district school board and principal duties. | |
| 1003.429 | ||
| 1003.43 | General requirements for high school graduation. | |
| 1003.436 | Definition of "credit". | |
| 1003.62 | Charter school districts pilot program. | |
| 1004.04 | Public accountability and state approval for teacher preparation programs. | |
| 1006.08 | District school superintendent duties relating to student discipline and school safety. | |
| 1006.09 | Duties of school principal relating to student discipline and school safety. | |
| 1007.261 | State universities; admissions of students. | |
| 1007.27 | Articulated acceleration mechanisms. | |
| 1009.59 | Critical Teacher Shortage Student Loan Forgiveness Program. | |
| 1009.591 | ||
| 1011.61 | Definitions. | |
| 1011.62 | Funds for operation of schools. | |
| 1011.63 | ||
| 1011.68 | Funds for student transportation. | |
| 1011.685 | ||
| 1011.69 | Equity in School-Level Funding Act. | |
| 1012.05 | Teacher recruitment and retention. | |
| 1012.231 | ||
| 1012.27 | Public school personnel; powers and duties of district school superintendent. | |
| 1012.28 | Public school personnel; duties of school principals. | |
| 1012.41 | Employment of directors of career and technical education. | |
| 1012.56 | Educator certification requirements. | |
| 1012.57 | Certification of adjunct educators. | |
| 1012.585 | Process for renewal of professional certificates. | |
| 1012.586 | ||
| 1012.72 | Dale Hickam Excellent Teaching Program. | |
| 1012.73 | Florida Mentor Teacher School Pilot Program. | |
| 1012.98 | School Community Professional Development Act. | |
| 1012.987 | ||
| 1013.03 | Functions of the department. | |
| 1013.21 | Reduction of relocatable facilities in use. | |
| 1013.31 | Educational plant survey; localized need assessment; PECO project funding. | |
| 1013.35 | School district educational facilities plan; definitions; preparation, adoption, and amendment; long-term work programs. | |
| 1013.43 | Small school requirement. | |
| 1013.45 | Educational facilities contracting and construction techniques. | |
| 1013.64 | Funds for comprehensive educational plant needs; construction cost maximums for school district capital projects. | |
| 1013.735 | ||
| 1013.736 | ||
| 1013.737 |
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