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FL Stat § 1003.06 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 1003.01-1003.06)|1003.06 - Classroom placement of multiple birth siblings.

1003.06 Classroom placement of multiple birth siblings.—(1) As used in this section, the term “multiple birth siblings” means twins, triplets, quadruplets, or other siblings resulting from a multiple birth.(2)(a) The parent of multiple birth siblings who are assigned to the same grade level and school may request in writing that the school place the siblings in the same classroom or in separate classrooms. The request must be made no later than 5 days before the first day of each school year or 5 days after the first day of attendance of students during the school year if the students are enrolled in the school after the school year commences.(b) The school may recommend to the parent the appropriate classroom placement for multiple birth siblings and may provide professional educational advice to assist the parent with the decision regarding appropriate classroom placement.(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) or subsection (5), a school shall provide the multiple birth siblings with the classroom placement requested by the parent.(4)(a) A school is not required to place multiple birth siblings in the same classroom if factual evidence of performance shows proof that the multiple birth siblings should be separated.(b) A school is not required to place multiple birth siblings in separate classrooms if the request would require the school district to add an additional class to the grade level of the multiple birth siblings.(5)(a) At the end of the first grading period following the multiple birth siblings’ enrollment in the school, if the principal of the school, in consultation with the teacher of each classroom in which the multiple birth siblings are placed, determines that the requested classroom placement is disruptive to the school, the principal may determine the appropriate classroom placement for the siblings.(b) A parent may appeal the principal’s classroom placement of multiple birth siblings in the manner provided by school district policy. During an appeal, the multiple birth siblings shall remain in the classroom chosen by the parent.(6) This section does not affect:(a) A right or obligation under s. 1003.57 or under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. ss. 1400 et seq., regarding the individual placement decisions of the school district; or(b) The right of a school district, principal, or teacher to remove a student from a classroom pursuant to school district student discipline policies.History.—s. 1, ch. 2008-210.
FL Stat § 1003.225 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part II - School Attendance (Ss. 1003.21-1003.29)|1003.225 - Water safety and swimming certification.

1003.225 Water safety and swimming certification.—(1) For the purposes of this section, the term “water safety” means age-appropriate education intended to promote safety in, on, and around bodies of water and reduce the risk of injury or drowning.(2) Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, each public school shall provide, to a parent who initially enrolls his or her child in the school, information on the important role water safety education courses and swimming lessons play in saving lives. The information must be provided electronically or in hard copy and must include local options for age-appropriate water safety courses and swimming lessons that result in a certificate indicating successful completion, including courses and lessons offered for free or at a reduced price. If the student is 18 years of age or older, or is under the age of 21 and is enrolling in adult education classes, the information must be provided to the student.History.—s. 9, ch. 2021-35.
FL Stat § 1003.23 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part II - School Attendance (Ss. 1003.21-1003.29)|1003.23 - Attendance records and reports.

1003.23 Attendance records and reports.—(1) The attendance of all public K-12 school students shall be checked each school day in the manner prescribed by rules of the State Board of Education and recorded in the teacher’s register or by some approved system of recording attendance. Students may be counted in attendance only if they are actually present at school or are away from school on a school day and are engaged in an educational activity which constitutes a part of the school-approved instructional program for the student.(2) All officials, teachers, and other employees in public, parochial, religious, denominational, and private K-12 schools, including private tutors, shall keep all records and shall prepare and submit promptly all reports that may be required by law and by rules of the State Board of Education and district school boards. Such records shall include a register of enrollment and attendance and all persons described above shall make these reports therefrom as may be required by the State Board of Education. The enrollment register shall show the absence or attendance of each student enrolled for each school day of the year in a manner prescribed by the State Board of Education. The register shall be open for the inspection by the designated school representative or the district school superintendent of the district in which the school is located. Violation of the provisions of this section shall be a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided by law. This section shall not apply to home education programs provided in s. 1002.41.History.—s. 118, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 1003.24 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part II - School Attendance (Ss. 1003.21-1003.29)|1003.24 - Parents responsible for attendance of children; attendance policy.

1003.24 Parents responsible for attendance of children; attendance policy.—Each parent of a child within the compulsory attendance age is responsible for the child’s school attendance as required by law. The absence of a student from school is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section; however, criminal prosecution under this chapter may not be brought against a parent until the provisions of s. 1003.26 have been complied with. A parent of a student is not responsible for the student’s nonattendance at school under any of the following conditions:(1) WITH PERMISSION.—The absence was with permission of the head of the school;(2) WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE.—The absence was without the parent’s knowledge, consent, or connivance, in which case the student shall be dealt with as a dependent child;(3) FINANCIAL INABILITY.—The parent was unable financially to provide necessary clothes for the student, which inability was reported in writing to the superintendent prior to the opening of school or immediately after the beginning of such inability, provided that the validity of any claim for exemption under this subsection shall be determined by the district school superintendent subject to appeal to the district school board; or(4) SICKNESS, INJURY, OR OTHER INSURMOUNTABLE CONDITION.—Attendance was impracticable or inadvisable on account of sickness or injury, as attested to by a written statement of a licensed practicing physician, or was impracticable because of some other stated insurmountable condition as defined by and attested to in accordance with rules of the State Board of Education. If a student is continually sick and repeatedly absent from school, he or she must be under the supervision of a physician, or if the absence is related to the student having autism spectrum disorder, receiving services from a licensed health care practitioner or behavior analyst certified pursuant to s. 393.17, in order to receive an excuse from attendance. Such excuse provides that a student’s condition justifies absence for more than the number of days permitted by the district school board.Each district school board shall establish an attendance policy that includes, but is not limited to, the required number of days each school year that a student must be in attendance and the number of absences and tardinesses after which a statement explaining such absences and tardinesses must be on file at the school. Each school in the district must determine if an absence or tardiness is excused or unexcused according to criteria established by the district school board.History.—s. 119, ch. 2002-387; s. 59, ch. 2017-116.
FL Stat § 1003.25 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part II - School Attendance (Ss. 1003.21-1003.29)|1003.25 - Procedures for maintenance and transfer of student records.

1003.25 Procedures for maintenance and transfer of student records.—(1) Each principal shall maintain a permanent cumulative record for each student enrolled in a public K-12 school. Such record shall be maintained in the form, and contain all data, prescribed by rule by the State Board of Education. The cumulative record is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and is open to inspection only as provided in chapter 1002.(2) The procedure for transferring and maintaining records of students who transfer from school to school shall be prescribed by rules of the State Board of Education. The transfer of records shall occur within 3 school days. The records shall include:(a) Verified reports of serious or recurrent behavior patterns, including threat assessment evaluations and intervention services.(b) Psychological evaluations, including therapeutic treatment plans and therapy or progress notes created or maintained by school district or charter school staff, as appropriate.(3) Procedures relating to the acceptance of transfer work and credit for students shall be prescribed by rule by the State Board of Education.History.—s. 120, ch. 2002-387; s. 9, ch. 2019-22.
FL Stat § 1003.28 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part II - School Attendance (Ss. 1003.21-1003.29)|1003.28 - Continuation of truancy remedial activities upon transfer of student; retention of legal jurisdiction.

1003.28 Continuation of truancy remedial activities upon transfer of student; retention of legal jurisdiction.—(1) If, during the activities designed to remedy truant behavior as described in s. 1003.27, the parent of the student who is the subject of such activities transfers the student to another school district in this state in an attempt to circumvent the remedial procedures which have already begun, the administration of the school from which the student transferred shall provide to the administration of the new school, at no charge, copies of all available records and documents relevant to such remedial activities, and the administration of the new school shall begin remedial activities in the program that most closely meets the transfer student’s needs.(2) In the event that a legal proceeding has commenced, as provided in s. 1003.27, against a student who has been determined to be a habitual truant, the movement of the student who is the subject of such proceeding to another circuit court district in this state will not affect the jurisdiction of the court to proceed with the case under the law.History.—s. 123, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 1003.29 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part II - School Attendance (Ss. 1003.21-1003.29)|1003.29 - Notice to schools of court action.

1003.29 Notice to schools of court action.—If a court takes action that directly involves a student’s school, including, but not limited to, an order that a student attend school, attend school with his or her parent, perform at grade level, or perform community service hours at the school, the office of the clerk of the court shall provide notice to the school of the court’s action.History.—s. 124, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 1003.3101 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part III - Control of Students (Ss. 1003.31-1003.33)|1003.3101 - Additional educational choice options.

1003.3101 Additional educational choice options.—Each school district board shall establish a transfer process for a parent to request his or her child be transferred to another classroom teacher. This section does not give a parent the right to choose a specific classroom teacher. A school must approve or deny the transfer within 2 weeks after receiving a request. If a request for transfer is denied, the school must notify the parent and specify the reasons for the denial. An explanation of the transfer process must be made available in the student handbook or a similar publication.History.—s. 19, ch. 2016-237.
FL Stat § 1003.33 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part III - Control of Students (Ss. 1003.31-1003.33)|1003.33 - Report cards; end-of-the-year status.

1003.33 Report cards; end-of-the-year status.—(1) Each district school board shall establish and publish policies requiring the content and regular issuance of student report cards for all elementary school, middle school, and high school students. These report cards must clearly depict and grade:(a) The student’s academic performance in each class or course, which in grades 1 through 12 must be based upon examinations as well as written papers, class participation, and other academic performance criteria, and must include the student’s performance or nonperformance at his or her grade level.(b) The student’s conduct and behavior.(c) The student’s attendance, including absences and tardiness.(2) A student’s final report card for a school year shall contain a statement indicating end-of-the-year status regarding performance or nonperformance at grade level, acceptable or unacceptable behavior and attendance, and promotion or nonpromotion.District school boards shall not allow schools to exempt students from academic performance requirements based on practices or policies designed to encourage student attendance. A student’s attendance record may not be used in whole or in part to provide an exemption from any academic performance requirement.History.—s. 128, ch. 2002-387; s. 7, ch. 2003-118.
FL Stat § 1003.4205 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part IV - Public K-12 Educational Instruction (Ss. 1003.41-1003.49965)|1003.4205 - Disability history and awareness instruction.

1003.4205 Disability history and awareness instruction.—(1) Each district school board may provide disability history and awareness instruction in all K-12 public schools in the district during the first 2 weeks in October each year. The district school board shall designate these 2 weeks as “Disability History and Awareness Weeks.”(2)(a) During this 2-week period, students may be provided intensive instruction to expand their knowledge, understanding, and awareness of individuals with disabilities, the history of disability, and the disability rights movement. Disability history may include the events and timelines of the development and evolution of services to, and the civil rights of, individuals with disabilities. Disability history may also include the contributions of specific individuals with disabilities, including the contributions of acknowledged national leaders.(b) The instruction may be integrated into the existing school curriculum in ways including, but not limited to, supplementing lesson plans, holding school assemblies, or providing other school-related activities. The instruction may be delivered by qualified school personnel or by knowledgeable guest speakers, with a particular focus on including individuals with disabilities.(3) The goals of disability history and awareness instruction include:(a) Better treatment for individuals with disabilities, especially for youth in school, and increased attention to preventing the bullying or harassment of students with disabilities.(b) Encouragement to individuals with disabilities to develop increased self-esteem, resulting in more individuals with disabilities gaining pride in being an individual with a disability, obtaining postsecondary education, entering the workforce, and contributing to their communities.(c) Reaffirmation of the local, state, and federal commitment to the full inclusion in society of, and the equal opportunity for, all individuals with disabilities.History.—s. 1, ch. 2008-156.
FL Stat § 1003.421 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part IV - Public K-12 Educational Instruction (Ss. 1003.41-1003.49965)|1003.421 - Recitation of the Declaration of Independence.

1003.421 Recitation of the Declaration of Independence.—(1) To educate students about the sacrifices made for freedom in the founding of this country and the values on which this country was founded, the last full week of classes in September shall be recognized in public schools as Celebrate Freedom Week. Celebrate Freedom Week must include at least 3 hours of appropriate instruction in each social studies class, as determined by each school district, which instruction shall include an in-depth study of the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence.(2) To emphasize the importance of this week, at the beginning of each school day or in homeroom, during the last full week of September, public school principals and teachers shall conduct an oral recitation by students of the following words of the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”(3) Student recitation of this statement shall serve to reaffirm the American ideals of individual liberty.(4) Upon written request by a student’s parent, the student must be excused from the recitation of the Declaration of Independence.History.—s. 1, ch. 2002-213.
FL Stat § 1003.4281 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part IV - Public K-12 Educational Instruction (Ss. 1003.41-1003.49965)|1003.4281 - Early high school graduation.

1003.4281 Early high school graduation.—(1) The purpose of this section is to provide a student the option of early graduation and receipt of a standard high school diploma if the student earns 24 credits and meets the graduation requirements set forth in s. 1003.4282. For purposes of this section, the term “early graduation” means graduation from high school in less than 8 semesters or the equivalent.(2) Each district school board shall adopt a policy that provides a high school student the option of early graduation. Each school district shall notify the parent of a student who is eligible to graduate early. A school district may not prohibit a student who meets the requirements of this section from graduating early.(3) A student who graduates early may continue to participate in school activities and social events and attend and participate in graduation events with the student’s cohort, as if the student were still enrolled in high school. A student who graduates early will be included in class ranking, honors, and award determinations for the student’s cohort. A student who graduates early must comply with district school board rules and policies regarding access to the school facilities and grounds during normal operating hours.(4) If eligible for a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program award under ss. 1009.53-1009.538, a student who graduates from high school midyear may receive an initial award in the spring term following the student’s graduation.History.—s. 9, ch. 2012-191; s. 16, ch. 2013-27; s. 39, ch. 2014-39; s. 5, ch. 2014-184.
FL Stat § 1003.4285 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part IV - Public K-12 Educational Instruction (Ss. 1003.41-1003.49965)|1003.4285 - Standard high school diploma designations.

1003.4285 Standard high school diploma designations.—(1) Each standard high school diploma shall include, as applicable, the following designations if the student meets the criteria set forth for the designation:(a) Scholar designation.—In addition to the requirements of s. 1003.4282, in order to earn the Scholar designation, a student must satisfy the following requirements:1. Mathematics.—Earn one credit in Algebra II or an equally rigorous course and one credit in statistics or an equally rigorous course. Beginning with students entering grade 9 in the 2014-2015 school year, pass the Geometry statewide, standardized assessment.2. Science.—Pass the statewide, standardized Biology I EOC assessment and earn one credit in chemistry or physics and one credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics. However, a student enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Biology course who takes the respective AP, IB, or AICE Biology assessment and earns the minimum score necessary to earn college credit as identified pursuant to s. 1007.27(2) meets the requirement of this subparagraph without having to take the statewide, standardized Biology I EOC assessment.3. Social studies.—Pass the statewide, standardized United States History EOC assessment. However, a student enrolled in an AP, IB, or AICE course that includes United States History topics who takes the respective AP, IB, or AICE assessment and earns the minimum score necessary to earn college credit as identified pursuant to s. 1007.27(2) meets the requirement of this subparagraph without having to take the statewide, standardized United States History EOC assessment.4. Foreign language.—Earn two credits in the same foreign language.5. Electives.—Earn at least one credit in an Advanced Placement, an International Baccalaureate, an Advanced International Certificate of Education, or a dual enrollment course.(b) Merit designation.—In addition to the requirements of s. 1003.4282, in order to earn the Merit designation, a student must attain one or more industry certifications from the list established under s. 1003.492.(2) Students and parents shall be provided information about diploma designations through an online education and career planning tool, which allows students to monitor their progress toward the attainment of each designation.(3) The State Board of Education may make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the establishment of additional designations.History.—s. 8, ch. 2008-235; s. 4, ch. 2009-40; s. 464, ch. 2011-142; s. 18, ch. 2013-27; s. 8, ch. 2013-35; s. 41, ch. 2014-39; s. 5, ch. 2015-6; s. 34, ch. 2017-116; s. 15, ch. 2019-119.
FL Stat § 1003.4286 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code|Chapter 1003 - Public K-12 Education|Part IV - Public K-12 Educational Instruction (Ss. 1003.41-1003.49965)|1003.4286 - Award of standard high school diplomas to honorably discharged veterans.

1003.4286 Award of standard high school diplomas to honorably discharged veterans.—Pursuant to rules adopted by the State Board of Education in consultation with the Department of Military Affairs, the Commissioner of Education may award a standard high school diploma to an honorably discharged veteran who has not completed high school graduation requirements.History.—s. 19, ch. 2013-27.