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FL Stat § 1003.4295 (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)|1003.4295 - Acceleration options.

1003.4295 Acceleration options.—(1) Each high school shall advise each student of courses through which a high school student can earn college credit, including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Advanced International Certificate of Education, dual enrollment, early admission, and career academy courses and courses that lead to industry certification, as well as the availability of course offerings through virtual instruction. Students shall also be advised of the early graduation options under s. 1003.4281.(2) Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, each high school shall offer an International Baccalaureate Program, an Advanced International Certificate of Education Program, or a combination of at least four courses in dual enrollment or Advanced Placement, including one course each in English, mathematics, science, and social studies. To meet this requirement, school districts may provide courses through virtual instruction, if the virtual course significantly integrates postsecondary level content for which a student may earn college credit, as determined by the Department of Education, and for which a standardized end-of-course assessment, as approved by the department, is administered.(3) The Credit Acceleration Program (CAP) is created for the purpose of allowing a student to earn high school credit in courses required for high school graduation through passage of an end-of-course assessment administered under s. 1008.22, an Advanced Placement Examination, or a College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Notwithstanding s. 1003.436, a school district shall award course credit to a student who is not enrolled in the course, or who has not completed the course, if the student attains a passing score on the corresponding end-of-course assessment, Advanced Placement Examination, or CLEP. The school district shall permit a public school or home education student who is not enrolled in the course, or who has not completed the course, to take the assessment or examination during the regular administration of the assessment or examination.History.—s. 5, ch. 2010-22; s. 10, ch. 2012-191; s. 21, ch. 2013-27; s. 20, ch. 2016-237.
FL Stat § 1003.435 (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)|1003.435 - High school equivalency diploma program.

1003.435 High school equivalency diploma program.—(1) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules that prescribe performance standards and provide for comprehensive examinations to be administered to candidates for high school equivalency diplomas. Such rules shall include, but are not limited to, provisions for fees, frequency of examinations, and procedures for retaking an examination upon unsatisfactory performance.(2) The department may award high school equivalency diplomas to candidates who meet the performance standards prescribed by the State Board of Education.(3) Each district school board shall offer and administer the high school equivalency diploma examinations and the subject area examinations to all candidates pursuant to rules of the State Board of Education.(4) A candidate for a high school equivalency diploma shall be at least 18 years of age on the date of the examination, except that in extraordinary circumstances, as provided for in rules of the district school board of the district in which the candidate resides or attends school, a candidate may take the examination after reaching the age of 16.(5) Each district school board shall develop, in cooperation with the area Florida College System institution board of trustees, a plan for the provision of advanced instruction for those students who attain satisfactory performance on the high school equivalency examination or the subject area examinations or who demonstrate through other means a readiness to engage in postsecondary-level academic work. The plan shall include provisions for the equitable distribution of generated funds to cover personnel, maintenance, and other costs of offering the advanced instruction. Priority shall be given to programs of advanced instruction offered in high school facilities.(6) All high school equivalency diplomas issued under the provisions of this section shall have equal status with other high school diplomas for all state purposes, including admission to any state university or Florida College System institution.History.—s. 133, ch. 2002-387; s. 35, ch. 2011-5; s. 24, ch. 2013-27.
FL Stat § 1003.436 (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)|1003.436 - Definition of “credit.”

1003.436 Definition of “credit.”—(1)(a) For the purposes of requirements for high school graduation, one full credit means a minimum of 135 hours of bona fide instruction in a designated course of study that contains student performance standards, except as otherwise provided through the Credit Acceleration Program (CAP) under s. 1003.4295(3). One full credit means a minimum of 120 hours of bona fide instruction in a designated course of study that contains student performance standards for purposes of meeting high school graduation requirements in a district school that has been authorized to implement block scheduling by the district school board. The State Board of Education shall determine the number of postsecondary credit hours earned through dual enrollment pursuant to s. 1007.271 that satisfy the requirements of a dual enrollment articulation agreement according to s. 1007.271(21) and that equal one full credit of the equivalent high school course identified pursuant to s. 1007.271(9).(b) The hourly requirements for one-half credit are one-half the requirements specified in paragraph (a).(2) In awarding credit for high school graduation, each district school board shall maintain a one-half credit earned system that shall include courses provided on a full-year basis. A student enrolled in a full-year course shall receive one-half credit if the student successfully completes either the first half or the second half of a full-year course but fails to successfully complete the other half of the course and the averaging of the grades obtained in each half would not result in a passing grade. A student enrolled in a full-year course shall receive a full credit if the student successfully completes either the first half or the second half of a full-year course but fails to successfully complete the other half of the course and the averaging of the grades obtained in each half would result in a passing grade, provided that such additional requirements specified in district school board policies, such as class attendance, homework, participation, and other indicators of performance, shall be successfully completed by the student.History.—s. 134, ch. 2002-387; s. 14, ch. 2003-391; s. 11, ch. 2012-191; s. 25, ch. 2013-27.
FL Stat § 1003.437 (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)|1003.437 - Middle and high school grading system.

1003.437 Middle and high school grading system.—The grading system and interpretation of letter grades used to measure student success in grade 6 through grade 12 courses for students in public schools shall be as follows:(1) Grade “A” equals 90 percent through 100 percent, has a grade point average value of 4, and is defined as “outstanding progress.”(2) Grade “B” equals 80 percent through 89 percent, has a grade point average value of 3, and is defined as “above average progress.”(3) Grade “C” equals 70 percent through 79 percent, has a grade point average value of 2, and is defined as “average progress.”(4) Grade “D” equals 60 percent through 69 percent, has a grade point average value of 1, and is defined as “lowest acceptable progress.”(5) Grade “F” equals zero percent through 59 percent, has a grade point average value of zero, and is defined as “failure.”(6) Grade “I” equals zero percent, has a grade point average value of zero, and is defined as “incomplete.”For the purposes of class ranking, district school boards may exercise a weighted grading system pursuant to s. 1007.271.History.—s. 135, ch. 2002-387; s. 25, ch. 2006-74; s. 12, ch. 2012-191.
FL Stat § 1003.45 (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)|1003.45 - Permitting study of the Bible and religion; requiring a moment of silence.

1003.45 Permitting study of the Bible and religion; requiring a moment of silence.—(1) The district school board may install in the public schools in the district a secular program of education including, but not limited to, an objective study of the Bible and of religion.(2) The Legislature finds that in today’s hectic society too few persons are able to experience even a moment of quiet reflection before plunging headlong into the activities of daily life. Young persons are particularly affected by the absence of an opportunity for a moment of quiet reflection. The Legislature finds that our youth, and society as a whole, would be well served if students in the public schools were afforded a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day.(3) The principal of each public school shall require teachers in first-period classrooms in all grades to set aside at least 1 minute, but not more than 2 minutes, daily for a moment of silence, during which students may not interfere with other students’ participation. A teacher may not make suggestions as to the nature of any reflection that a student may engage in during the moment of silence.(4) Each first-period classroom teacher shall encourage parents or guardians to discuss the moment of silence with their children and to make suggestions as to the best use of this time.History.—s. 138, ch. 2002-387; s. 1, ch. 2021-89.
FL Stat § 1003.4505 (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)|1003.4505 - Protection of school speech.

1003.4505 Protection of school speech.—District school boards, administrative personnel, and instructional personnel are prohibited from taking affirmative action, including, but not limited to, the entry into any agreement, that infringes or waives the rights or freedoms afforded to instructional personnel, school staff, or students by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, in the absence of the express written consent of any individual whose constitutional rights would be impacted by such infringement or waiver.History.—s. 1, ch. 2010-214.
FL Stat § 1003.451 (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)|1003.451 - Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps; military recruiters; access to public school campuses.

1003.451 Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps; military recruiters; access to public school campuses.—(1) A school district may not ban any branch of the United States Armed Forces or the United States Department of Homeland Security from establishing, maintaining, or operating a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at a public high school in the district.(2)(a) A school district shall allow a student attending a public high school in the district to enroll in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at another public high school in the district unless:1. The student’s school offers the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps for any branch of the United States Armed Forces or United States Department of Homeland Security;2. The student does not meet the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps’ minimum enrollment qualifications; or3. Scheduling of the student’s courses of study does not allow the student to attend the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at another public high school in the district.(b) This subsection does not require a school district to provide transportation for a student to attend the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at another public high school in the district.(3)(a) A school district shall grant military recruiters of the United States Armed Forces and United States Department of Homeland Security the same access to secondary school students, and to school facilities and grounds, which the district grants to postsecondary educational institutions or prospective employers of students.(b) A school district shall, as required in 20 U.S.C. s. 7908(a)(1), grant military recruiters access to the names, addresses, and telephone listings of secondary school students, except, the district shall comply with a student’s or parent’s request under 20 U.S.C. s. 7908(a)(2) or s. 1002.22 not to release the student’s information without prior written parental consent.(4) The State Board of Education shall enforce this section under s. 1008.32.History.—s. 1, ch. 2008-73; s. 6, ch. 2009-239; s. 5, ch. 2014-21; s. 43, ch. 2014-39.
FL Stat § 1003.453 (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)|1003.453 - School wellness and physical education policies; nutrition guidelines.

1003.453 School wellness and physical education policies; nutrition guidelines.—(1) Each school district shall electronically submit its local school wellness policy to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and its physical education policy required under s. 1003.455 to the Department of Education. Each school district shall annually review its local school wellness policy and physical education policy and provide a procedure for public input and revisions. In addition, each school district shall provide its revised local school wellness policy and revised physical education policy to the applicable department when a change or revision is made.(2) The department must provide on its website links to resources that include information regarding:(a) Classroom instruction on the benefits of exercise and healthful eating.(b) Classroom instruction on the health hazards of using tobacco and being exposed to tobacco smoke.(c) The eight components of a coordinated school health program, including health education, physical education, health services, and nutrition services.(d) The core measures for school health and wellness, such as the School Health Index.(e) Access for each student to the nutritional content of foods and beverages and to healthful food choices in accordance with the dietary guidelines of the United States Department of Agriculture. This information shall also be accessible from the website of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.(f) Multiple examples of school wellness policies for school districts.(g) Examples of wellness classes that provide nutrition education for teachers and school support staff, including encouragement to provide classes that are taught by a licensed nutrition professional from the school nutrition department.(3) School districts are encouraged to provide basic training in first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, for all students in grade 6 and grade 8. School districts are required to provide basic training in first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, for all students in grade 9 and grade 11. Instruction in the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be based on a one-hour, nationally recognized program that uses the most current evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. The instruction must allow students to practice the psychomotor skills associated with performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator when a school district has the equipment necessary to perform the instruction. Private and public partnerships for providing training or necessary funding are encouraged.History.—s. 18, ch. 2006-301; s. 8, ch. 2011-217; s. 11, ch. 2013-35; s. 40, ch. 2013-226; s. 23, ch. 2018-6; s. 1, ch. 2021-141.
FL Stat § 1003.46 (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)|1003.46 - Health education; instruction in acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

1003.46 Health education; instruction in acquired immune deficiency syndrome.—(1) Each district school board may provide instruction in acquired immune deficiency syndrome education as a specific area of health education. Such instruction may include, but is not limited to, the known modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, risk factors associated with acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and means used to control the spread of acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The instruction shall be appropriate for the grade and age of the student and shall reflect current theory, knowledge, and practice regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome and its prevention.(2) Throughout instruction in acquired immune deficiency syndrome, sexually transmitted diseases, or health education, when such instruction and course material contains instruction in human sexuality, a school shall:(a) Teach abstinence from sexual activity outside of marriage as the expected standard for all school-age students while teaching the benefits of monogamous heterosexual marriage.(b) Emphasize that abstinence from sexual activity is a certain way to avoid out-of-wedlock pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, including acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and other associated health problems.(c) Teach that each student has the power to control personal behavior and encourage students to base actions on reasoning, self-esteem, and respect for others.(d) Provide instruction and material that is appropriate for the grade and age of the student.History.—s. 139, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 1003.48 (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)|1003.48 - Instruction in operation of motor vehicles.

1003.48 Instruction in operation of motor vehicles.—(1) A course of study and instruction in the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle shall be made available by each district school board to students in the secondary schools in the state. The secondary school shall provide preferential enrollment to a student who is in the custody of the Department of Children and Families if the student maintains appropriate progress as required by the school. As used in this section, the term “motor vehicle” has the same meaning as in s. 320.01(1)(a) and includes motorcycles and mopeds. Instruction in motorcycle or moped operation may be limited to classroom instruction. The course may not be made a part of, or a substitute for, any of the minimum requirements for graduation.(2) In order to make such a course available to any secondary school student, the district school board may use any one of the following procedures or any combination thereof:(a) Use instructional personnel employed by the district school board.(b) Contract with a commercial driving school licensed under chapter 488.(c) Contract with an instructor certified under chapter 488.(3) District school boards shall earn funds on full-time equivalent students at the appropriate basic program cost factor, regardless of the method by which such courses are offered.(4) For the purpose of financing the driver education program in the secondary schools, there shall be levied an additional 50 cents per year to the driver license fee required by s. 322.21. The additional fee shall be promptly remitted to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which shall transmit the fee to the Chief Financial Officer to be deposited in the General Revenue Fund.(5) The district school board shall prescribe standards for the course required by this section and for instructional personnel directly employed by the district school board. A certified instructor or licensed commercial driving school is sufficiently qualified and is not required to meet any standards in lieu of or in addition to those prescribed under chapter 488.History.—s. 141, ch. 2002-387; s. 1947, ch. 2003-261; s. 4, ch. 2014-166.
FL Stat § 1003.481 (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)|1003.481 - Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program.

1003.481 Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program.—(1) The Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program is created within the Department of Education. The purpose of the pilot program is to assist selected school districts in implementing comprehensive music education programs for students in kindergarten through grade 2.(2) A school district is eligible for participation in the pilot program if the superintendent certifies to the Commissioner of Education, in a format prescribed by the department, that specified elementary schools within the district have established a comprehensive music education program that:(a) Includes all students at the school enrolled in kindergarten through grade 2.(b) Is staffed by certified music educators.(c) Provides music instruction for at least 30 consecutive minutes 2 days a week.(d) Complies with class size requirements under s. 1003.03.(e) Complies with the department’s standards for early childhood music education programs for students in kindergarten through grade 2.(3)(a) The commissioner shall select school districts for participation in the pilot program, subject to legislative appropriation, based on the school district’s proximity to the University of Florida and needs-based criteria established by the State Board of Education. Selected school districts shall annually receive $150 per full-time equivalent student in kindergarten through grade 2 who is enrolled in a comprehensive music education program.(b) To maintain eligibility for participation in the pilot program, a selected school district must annually certify to the commissioner, in a format prescribed by the department, that each specified elementary school within the district provides a comprehensive music education program that meets the requirements of subsection (2). If a selected school district fails to provide the annual certification for a fiscal year, the school district must return all funds received through the pilot program for that fiscal year.(4) The University of Florida’s College of Education, in collaboration with Florida International University’s School of Music, shall evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program by measuring student academic performance and the success of the program. The evaluation must include, but is not limited to, a quantitative analysis of student achievement and a qualitative evaluation of students enrolled in the comprehensive music education programs. The results of the evaluation must be shared with the Florida Center for Partnerships for Arts-Integrated Teaching upon completion of the evaluation.(5) The State Board of Education may adopt rules to administer this section.(6) This section expires June 30, 2022.History.—s. 69, ch. 2017-116; s. 1, ch. 2020-72.