CS/CS/SB 540: Postsecondary Education
GENERAL BILL by Appropriations ; Education ; Hukill
Postsecondary Education; Citing this act as the “College Competitiveness Act of 2018”; creating the State Board of Colleges; revising the function and mission of the Florida K-20 education system; revising requirements for the performance-based metrics used to award Florida College System institutions with performance-based incentives; providing the primary mission of a charter technical career center; requiring each Florida College System institution and each state university to execute at least one “2+2” targeted pathway articulation agreement by a specified time, etc. APPROPRIATION: $101,500,000
Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act and except for this section, which shall take effect upon becoming a law, this act shall take effect October 1, 2018
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Senate - Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 4 (Ch. 2018-4)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Senate - Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 4 (Ch. 2018-4)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Education (ED)
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education (AHE)
- Appropriations (AP)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2017 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 10/26/2017 | Senate |
• Referred to Education; Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education; Appropriations -SJ 44 |
| 11/6/2017 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Education, 11/13/17, 4:00 pm, 412 Knott Building |
| 11/13/2017 | Senate |
• CS by Education; YEAS 8 NAYS 2 -SJ 103 |
| 11/14/2017 | Senate |
• Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) |
| 11/17/2017 | Senate |
• Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education -SJ 103 |
| 1/9/2018 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 43 • CS by Education read 1st time -SJ 97 |
| 1/12/2018 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, 01/17/18, 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building |
| 1/17/2018 | Senate |
• Subcommittee Recommendation: Favorable by Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education; YEAS 6 NAYS 1 -SJ 206 • Now in Appropriations -SJ 206 |
| 1/19/2018 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 01/24/18, 2:00 pm, 412 Knott Building |
| 1/24/2018 | Senate |
• CS/CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 15 NAYS 4 -SJ 228 |
| 1/25/2018 | Senate |
• Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 228 • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 01/31/18 |
| 1/30/2018 | Senate |
• CS/CS by Appropriations read 1st time -SJ 229 |
| 1/31/2018 | Senate |
• Retained on Calendar |
| 3/10/2018 | Senate |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration • Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 4 (Ch. 2018-4) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
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| H 831 | Postsecondary Education | Gruters | Similar | Last Action: 3/10/2018 H Died in Post-Secondary Education Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 4 (Ch. 2018-4) |
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| H 423 (c2) | Higher Education | Rodrigues | Compare | Last Action: 3/2/2018 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 4 (Ch. 2018-4) -HJ 812 |
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| S 4 (er) | Higher Education | Galvano | Compare | Last Action: 3/12/2018 Chapter No. 2018-4 |
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| S 1434 (c1) | K-12 Education Enhancements | Passidomo | Compare | Last Action: 3/10/2018 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7087 (Ch. 2018-118), CS/SB 7026 (Ch. 2018-3) |
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| S 2508 | K-12 Education | Appropriations | Compare | Last Action: 3/10/2018 S Died, not introduced, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5003 (Ch. 2018-10), CS/HB 7055 (Ch. 2018-6), CS/HB 7087 (Ch. 2018-118), CS/SB 7026 (Ch. 2018-3) |
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Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|
| S 540 Filed | 10/25/2017 10:14 AM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 540 c1 | 11/14/2017 1:31 PM | Web Page | PDF |
| S 540 c2 | 1/25/2018 1:04 PM | Web Page | PDF |
Committee Amendments
| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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806106 - Amendment Delete lines 2905 - 3030 and insert: |
Education (Hukill) |
11/9/2017 3:42 PM |
Replaced by Committee Substitute
11/13/2017 |
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312294 - Amendment Delete line 7134 and insert: |
Education (Hukill) |
11/9/2017 3:43 PM |
Replaced by Committee Substitute
11/13/2017 |
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| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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294156 - Amendment (Delete All) Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert: |
Appropriations (Hukill) |
1/23/2018 1:26 PM |
Replaced by Committee Substitute
1/25/2018 |
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866876 - Amendment to Amendment (294156) Between lines 6044 and 6045 insert: |
Appropriations (Galvano) |
1/23/2018 5:29 PM |
Replaced by Committee Substitute
1/25/2018 |
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Floor Amendments
| Amendments | Sponsor | Filed | Last Floor Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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480602 - Amendment Delete lines 1761 - 1766 and insert: |
Powell |
1/31/2018 10:06 AM |
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657986 - Amendment Delete lines 1773 - 1778 and insert: |
Powell |
1/31/2018 10:06 AM |
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325042 - Amendment Delete lines 3000 - 3003 and insert: |
Powell |
1/31/2018 10:04 AM |
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Bill Analyses
| Type | Analysis | Author | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Analysis | S 540 | Education (Pre-Meeting) | 11/9/2017 3:48 PM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 540 | Education (Post-Meeting) | 11/14/2017 11:09 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 540 | Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education (Pre-Meeting) | 1/16/2018 12:45 PM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 540 | Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education (Post-Meeting) | 1/17/2018 2:55 PM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 540 | Appropriations (Pre-Meeting) | 1/23/2018 1:05 PM | |
| Bill Analysis | S 540 | Appropriations (Post-Meeting) | 1/25/2018 12:54 PM |
Vote History - Committee
| Version | Committee | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 540 Filed | Education | 11/13/2017 4:00 PM | 8 Yeas - 2 Nays |
| S 540 c1 | Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education | 1/17/2018 1:30 PM | 6 Yeas - 1 Nays |
| S 540 c1 | Appropriations | 1/24/2018 2:00 PM | 15 Yeas - 4 Nays |
Vote History - Floor
No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (120)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 20.15 | Department of Education. | Page 13 (pdf) |
| 20.156 | Page 14 (pdf) | |
| 112.313 | Standards of conduct for public officers, employees of agencies, and local government attorneys. | Page 15 (pdf) |
| 112.3145 | Disclosure of financial interests and clients represented before agencies. | Page 16 (pdf) |
| 1000.03 | Function, mission, and goals of the Florida K-20 education system. | Page 17 (pdf) |
| 1000.05 | Discrimination against students and employees in the Florida K-20 public education system prohibited; equality of access required. | Page 18 (pdf) |
| 1001.02 | General powers of State Board of Education. | Page 22 (pdf) |
| 1001.03 | Specific powers of State Board of Education. | Page 31 (pdf) |
| 1001.10 | Commissioner of Education; general powers and duties. | Page 34 (pdf) |
| 1001.11 | Commissioner of Education; other duties. | Page 35 (pdf) |
| 1001.20 | Department under direction of state board. | Page 36 (pdf) |
| 1001.28 | Distance learning duties. | Page 37 (pdf) |
| 1001.42 | Powers and duties of district school board. | Page 39 (pdf) |
| 1001.44 | Career centers. | Page 40 (pdf) |
| 1001.60 | Florida College System. | Page 41 (pdf) |
| 1001.6001 | Page 12 (pdf) | |
| 1001.601 | Page 42 (pdf) | |
| 1001.602 | Page 43 (pdf) | |
| 1001.61 | Florida College System institution boards of trustees; membership. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 1001.64 | Florida College System institution boards of trustees; powers and duties. | Page 55 (pdf) |
| 1001.65 | Florida College System institution presidents; powers and duties. | Page 59 (pdf) |
| 1001.66 | Florida College System Performance-Based Incentive. | Page 61 (pdf) |
| 1001.67 | Distinguished Florida College System Institution Program. | Page 64 (pdf) |
| 1001.706 | Powers and duties of the Board of Governors. | Page 66 (pdf) |
| 1002.34 | Charter technical career centers. | Page 66 (pdf) |
| 1003.491 | Florida Career and Professional Education Act. | Page 81 (pdf) |
| 1003.493 | Career and professional academies and career-themed courses. | Page 82 (pdf) |
| 1004.015 | Higher Education Coordinating Council. | Page 83 (pdf) |
| 1004.02 | Definitions. | Page 85 (pdf) |
| 1004.03 | Program approval. | Page 86 (pdf) |
| 1004.04 | Public accountability and state approval for teacher preparation programs. | Page 86 (pdf) |
| 1004.07 | Student withdrawal from courses due to military service; effect. | Page 87 (pdf) |
| 1004.084 | College affordability. | Page 88 (pdf) |
| 1004.085 | Textbook and instructional materials affordability. | Page 89 (pdf) |
| 1004.096 | College credit for military training and education courses. | Page 92 (pdf) |
| 1004.0961 | Credit for online courses. | Page 93 (pdf) |
| 1004.35 | Broward County campuses of Florida Atlantic University; coordination with other institutions. | Page 93 (pdf) |
| 1004.6495 | Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program and Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities. | Page 94 (pdf) |
| 1004.65 | Florida College System institutions; governance, mission, and responsibilities. | Page 99 (pdf) |
| 1004.67 | Florida College System institutions; legislative intent. | Page 103 (pdf) |
| 1004.70 | Florida College System institution direct-support organizations. | Page 103 (pdf) |
| 1004.71 | Statewide Florida College System institution direct-support organizations. | Page 106 (pdf) |
| 1004.74 | Florida School of the Arts. | Page 108 (pdf) |
| 1004.78 | Technology transfer centers at Florida College System institutions. | Page 109 (pdf) |
| 1004.80 | Economic development centers. | Page 109 (pdf) |
| 1004.91 | Requirements for career education program basic skills. | Page 110 (pdf) |
| 1004.92 | Purpose and responsibilities for career education. | Page 111 (pdf) |
| 1004.925 | Automotive service technology education programs; certification. | Page 113 (pdf) |
| 1004.93 | Adult general education. | Page 113 (pdf) |
| 1006.60 | Codes of conduct; disciplinary measures; authority to adopt rules or regulations. | Page 115 (pdf) |
| 1006.61 | Participation by students in disruptive activities at public postsecondary educational institution; penalties. | Page 115 (pdf) |
| 1006.62 | Expulsion and discipline of students of Florida College System institutions and state universities. | Page 115 (pdf) |
| 1006.71 | Gender equity in intercollegiate athletics. | Page 117 (pdf) |
| 1007.01 | Articulation; legislative intent; purpose; role of the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors; Articulation Coordinating Committee. | Page 119 (pdf) |
| 1007.23 | Statewide articulation agreement. | Page 122 (pdf) |
| 1007.24 | Statewide course numbering system. | Page 125 (pdf) |
| 1007.25 | General education courses; common prerequisites; other degree requirements. | Page 126 (pdf) |
| 1007.262 | Foreign language competence; equivalence determinations. | Page 129 (pdf) |
| 1007.263 | Florida College System institutions; admissions of students. | Page 130 (pdf) |
| 1007.264 | Persons with disabilities; admission to postsecondary educational institutions; substitute requirements; rules and regulations. | Page 132 (pdf) |
| 1007.265 | Persons with disabilities; graduation, study program admission, and upper-division entry; substitute requirements; rules and regulations. | Page 132 (pdf) |
| 1007.27 | Articulated acceleration mechanisms. | Page 133 (pdf) |
| 1007.271 | Dual enrollment programs. | Page 136 (pdf) |
| 1007.273 | Collegiate high school program. | Page 137 (pdf) |
| 1007.33 | Site-determined baccalaureate degree access. | Page 137 (pdf) |
| 1008.30 | Common placement testing for public postsecondary education. | Page 148 (pdf) |
| 1008.31 | Florida’s K-20 education performance accountability system; legislative intent; mission, goals, and systemwide measures; data quality improvements. | Page 153 (pdf) |
| 1008.32 | State Board of Education oversight enforcement authority. | Page 155 (pdf) |
| 1008.345 | Implementation of state system of school improvement and education accountability. | Page 157 (pdf) |
| 1008.37 | Postsecondary feedback of information to high schools. | Page 157 (pdf) |
| 1008.38 | Articulation accountability process. | Page 158 (pdf) |
| 1008.405 | Adult student information. | Page 159 (pdf) |
| 1008.44 | CAPE Industry Certification Funding List and CAPE Postsecondary Industry Certification Funding List. | Page 160 (pdf) |
| 1008.45 | Florida College System institution accountability process. | Page 161 (pdf) |
| 1009.21 | Determination of resident status for tuition purposes. | Page 162 (pdf) |
| 1009.22 | Workforce education postsecondary student fees. | Page 163 (pdf) |
| 1009.23 | Florida College System institution student fees. | Page 163 (pdf) |
| 1009.25 | Fee exemptions. | Page 165 (pdf) |
| 1009.26 | Fee waivers. | Page 165 (pdf) |
| 1009.28 | Fees for repeated enrollment in developmental education classes. | Page 166 (pdf) |
| 1009.90 | Duties of the Department of Education. | Page 167 (pdf) |
| 1009.91 | Assistance programs and activities of the department. | Page 168 (pdf) |
| 1009.971 | Florida Prepaid College Board. | Page 168 (pdf) |
| 1010.01 | Uniform records and accounts. | Page 169 (pdf) |
| 1010.02 | Financial accounting and expenditures. | Page 170 (pdf) |
| 1010.04 | Purchasing. | Page 171 (pdf) |
| 1010.07 | Bonds or insurance required. | Page 172 (pdf) |
| 1010.08 | Promotion and public relations; funding. | Page 173 (pdf) |
| 1010.09 | Direct-support organizations. | Page 174 (pdf) |
| 1010.22 | Cost accounting and reporting for workforce education. | Page 174 (pdf) |
| 1010.30 | Audits required. | Page 175 (pdf) |
| 1010.58 | Procedure for determining number of instruction units for Florida College System institutions. | Page 175 (pdf) |
| 1011.01 | Budget system established. | Page 176 (pdf) |
| 1011.011 | Legislative capital outlay budget request. | Page 177 (pdf) |
| 1011.30 | Budgets for Florida College System institutions. | Page 178 (pdf) |
| 1011.32 | Florida College System Institution Facility Enhancement Challenge Grant Program. | Page 178 (pdf) |
| 1011.80 | Funds for operation of workforce education programs. | Page 179 (pdf) |
| 1011.801 | Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program. | Page 182 (pdf) |
| 1011.81 | Florida College System Program Fund. | Page 183 (pdf) |
| 1011.82 | Requirements for participation in Florida College System Program Fund. | Page 184 (pdf) |
| 1011.83 | Financial support of Florida College System institutions. | Page 184 (pdf) |
| 1011.84 | Procedure for determining state financial support and annual apportionment of state funds to each Florida College System institution district. | Page 185 (pdf) |
| 1011.85 | Dr. Philip Benjamin Matching Grant Program for Florida College System Institutions. | Page 191 (pdf) |
| 1012.01 | Definitions. | Page 194 (pdf) |
| 1012.80 | Participation by employees in disruptive activities at public postsecondary educational institutions; penalties. | Page 194 (pdf) |
| 1012.81 | Personnel records. | Page 194 (pdf) |
| 1012.83 | Contracts with administrative and instructional staff. | Page 196 (pdf) |
| 1012.855 | Employment of Florida College System institution personnel; discrimination in granting salary prohibited. | Page 196 (pdf) |
| 1012.86 | Florida College System institution employment equity accountability program. | Page 197 (pdf) |
| 1013.01 | Definitions. | Page 199 (pdf) |
| 1013.02 | Purpose; rules and regulations. | Page 199 (pdf) |
| 1013.03 | Functions of the department and the Board of Governors. | Page 200 (pdf) |
| 1013.28 | Disposal of property. | Page 206 (pdf) |
| 1013.31 | Educational plant survey; localized need assessment; PECO project funding. | Page 208 (pdf) |
| 1013.36 | Site planning and selection. | Page 212 (pdf) |
| 1013.37 | State uniform building code for public educational facilities construction. | Page 213 (pdf) |
| 1013.40 | Planning and construction of Florida College System institution facilities; property acquisition. | Page 214 (pdf) |
| 1013.47 | Substance of contract; contractors to give bond; penalties. | Page 215 (pdf) |
| 1013.52 | Cooperative development and joint use of facilities by two or more boards. | Page 216 (pdf) |
| 1013.65 | Educational and ancillary plant construction funds; Public Education Capital Outlay and Debt Service Trust Fund; allocation of funds. | Page 220 (pdf) |
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