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HB 1601: Computer Science Instruction in K-12 Public Schools

GENERAL BILL by Gonzalez Pittman

Computer Science Instruction in K-12 Public Schools; Requires computer science courses to be included in Course Code Directory & published on DOE's website; requires Florida Virtual School to offer certain computer science courses; requires school districts to provide instruction in computer science & provide students with access to computer science courses through Florida Virtual School or by other means; requires high school students to be provided opportunities to take certain computer science courses; authorizes elementary & middle schools to establish digital classrooms for specified purposes; provides for bonuses for certain instructional personnel; provides requirements for such bonuses; repeals provisions relating to computer science & technology instruction.

Effective Date: 7/1/2023
Last Action: 5/5/2023 House - Died in Choice & Innovation Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/6/2023 House • Filed
    3/7/2023 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
    3/9/2023 House • Referred to Choice & Innovation Subcommittee
    • Referred to PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee
    • Referred to Education & Employment Committee
    • Now in Choice & Innovation Subcommittee
    5/5/2023 House • Died in Choice & Innovation Subcommittee

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  • HB 1601, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/6/2023 at 6:05 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 780 (c1) Computer Science Instruction in K-12 Public Schools Calatayud Similar Last Action: 5/5/2023 S Died in Appropriations Committee on Education

    Citations - Statutes (3)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    1003.01 Definitions. Page 2 (pdf)
    1003.4202 Page 2 (pdf)
    1007.2616 Computer science and technology instruction. Page 6 (pdf)

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