2008 DOE Legislative Implementation Overview Chart
Bill #
Title
Sponsor
Last
Action
Timelines/Implementation Highlights
Additional Information
Bill # is a
link to the
final
version of
the bill text
Title of the bill
Name of the bill
sponsor
The last
action that
was taken
on the bill
General actions that are required by the legislation
Contact information for DOE staff;
links to memos and Technical
Assistance Papers (TAPs) are
forthcoming
Representative
Bean
6/17/08Approved
by the
Governor
HB 165
Agency Inspectors
General
Co-Sponsor
Senator Bennett
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
DOE Bill Summary
Ed W. Jordan,
Acting Inspector General
Office of the Inspector General
(850) 245-9418
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
SB 242
Schools/Single Gender
Classrooms
Senator Wise
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Legg
4/24/08Approved
without
Governor's
Signature
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
DOE Bill Summary
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
HB 251
Reserve Officers'
Training Corps
Programs (ROTC)
Representative
Jordan
Co-Sponsor
Senator Baker
5/28/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
DOE Bill Summary
8/4/08 Memo on SB 242
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
7/10/08 Memo on HB 251
7/28/08 Memo to Community
Colleges on HB 251
SB 370
Personal Care
Attendant Program
Senator Wise
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Gardiner
6/10/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
October 1, 2008
Agreement between the Florida Endowment Foundation
for Vocational Rehabilitation with the Florida Association
of Centers for Independent Living.
Bill Palmer,
Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
(850) 245-3311
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
DOE Bill Summary
7/21/08 Article on SB 370 as
posted in Vocational
Rehabilitation Newsletter
HB 503
SB 526
Preservation &
Protection of the Right
to Keep & Bear Arms
in Motor Vehicles Act
Interscholastic and
Intrascholastic
Activities
Environment &
Natural
Resources
Council and
Representative
Evers
Co-Sponsor
Senator Peaden
Senator Wise
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Bean
4/15/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
DOE Bill Summary
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
6/30/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: Upon becoming law
August 1, 2008
FHSAA and participating district school boards must
submit guidelines for
the pilot program to the Governor and Legislature.
January 1, 2010
FHSAA and participating district school boards must
submit a report
on the progress of the pilot program to the Governor and
Legislature.
June 30, 2010
Pilot program will be repealed unless reviewed and
reenacted.
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
Jean Miller,
Executive Director
Independent Education and
Parental Choice
(850) 245-0502
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
7/1/08 Memo on SB 526
DOE Bill Summary
HB 537
Offense of Voyeurism
Representative
Dorthworth
Co-Sponsor
Senator
Aronberg
HB 603
Textbook Affordability
Representative
Flores
Co-Sponsor
Senator Atwater
6/17/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
DOE Bill Summary
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
5/28/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
March 1, 2009
The State Board of Education and the Board of
Governors will be required to adopt policies, procedures,
and guidelines aimed at minimizing the cost of textbooks.
Dr. Will Holcombe,
Chancellor
Community Colleges
(850) 245-0407
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
DOE Bill Summary
SB 610
Physical Education/
Grades 6-8
Senator
Constantine
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Dorworth
6/02/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008
The act becomes effective July 1, 2008; however, the
requirements for students in grades 6 through 8 begin
with the 2009-2010 school year.
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
DOE Bill Summary
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
7/31/08 Technical Assistance
Paper on SB 610
HB 623
School Food Service
Programs
Representative
Kendrick
Co-Sponsor
Senator Wise
6/17/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
By the beginning of school year 2008-2009, each district
school board must:
 Consider a policy for providing universal-free
school breakfast for all students in schools in
which 80 percent or more of the students are
eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
 Consider the extent to which breakfast meals may
be served at alternative sites.
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
10/6/08 Memo on HB 623
 Provide all students in each elementary, middle,
and high school with information prepared by the
district's food service administration regarding its
school breakfast programs. The information shall
be communicated through school announcements
and written notice sent to all parents.
By the beginning of school year 2010-2011, each district
school board must:
 Make breakfast meals available to all students in
each elementary, middle and high school.
 Set prices for breakfast that cover the costs of
breakfast when combined with federal
reimbursements, unless the district school board
approves lower prices.
 Consider a policy for providing universal-free school
breakfast for all students in schools in which 80
percent or more of the students are eligible for free or
reduced-price meals, after receiving public testimony
at two or more regular meetings.
January 15, 2009:
 OPPAGA report due that may recommend changes in
reporting and administration of school food service
programs. The report will include:
o Estimated district-by-district cost to
implement a universal-free breakfast
o Participation rates and the effect on
costs
o Best practices of implementation of
universal-free breakfast programs
o Fiscal self-sufficiency of district food
service programs
o Examination of meal prices and the
relationship to costs over the previous
five years
o Best practices of district programs to
reduce costs without sacrificing
nutritional quality
o Information submitted by districts to the
o
o
department to allow equitable
comparison of cost per meal
Methodology for allocation of funds
provided in General Appropriation
Organizational structure for
programmatic management of federal
food and nutrition programs in Florida
DOE Bill Summary
SB 642
School/Multiple Births
Siblings/Classroom
Placement
Senator Siplin
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Heller
6/23/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
DOE Bill Summary
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
8/4/08 Memo on SB 642
HB 653
Corporate Income Tax
Credit Scholarship
Program
Representative
Traviesa
Co-Sponsor
Senator Gaetz
6/30/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: June 30, 2008
.
July 1, 2008
The amount of tax credits which may be granted each
state fiscal
year is increased to $118 million.
Jean Miller,
Executive Director
Independent Education and
Parental Choice
(850) 245-0502
2008-2009 school year
The annual scholarship limit for a student is increased to
$3,950.
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.orgMem
December 1, 2008
OPPAGA must submit a report on funding for the
scholarship
program to the Governor and the Legislature.
6/30/08 Memo on HB 653
DOE Bill Summary
10/7/08 Memo on FTE reporting
instructions to include virtual
instruction.
HB 669
School Safety
Representative
Thompson
Co-Sponsor
Senator Baker
6/10/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: Upon becoming law.
October 1, 2008
The Department shall provide a model policy to school
districts.
December 1, 2008
Each district must adopt a policy prohibiting bullying and
harassment or any student or employee of a public K-12
educational institution.
January 1 each year
The Commissioner shall report to the Governor,
President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of
Representatives on the implementation of the provisions
of this statute.
DOE Bill Summary
HB 687
Service Disabled
Veteran Business
Enterprises
Representative
Proctor
Co-Sponsor
Senator Fasano
6/12/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: November 11, 2008
DOE Bill Summary
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
7/31/08 Memo on Model Policy
Attachment A Model Policy
Attachment B Criteria for district
policies
10/10/08 Technical assistance
paper on Guidance Related to
the Development of a District
Policy Against Bullying and
Harassment
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
SB 696
Community Colleges
Senator Oelrich
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Heller
6/17/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
DOE Bill Summary
Dr. Will Holcombe,
Chancellor
Community Colleges
(850) 245-0407
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
HB 697
Building Code
Standards
Economic
Expansion &
Infrastructure
Council
6/17/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008
By 2010
Thermal energy efficiency standards must be increased
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
for new buildings by 20 percent.
Co-Sponsor
Senator
Constantine
By 2013
Thermal energy efficiency standards must be increased
for new buildings by 30 percent.
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
By 2016
Thermal energy efficiency standards must be increased
for new buildings by 40 percent.
By 2019
Thermal energy efficiency standards must be increased
for new buildings by 50 percent.
DOE Bill Summary
SB 704
Open Government
Act/Administrative
Procedures
Senator Bennett
Co-Sponsor
Government
Efficiency &
Accountability
Council
6/10/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
January 1, 2009
The provisions of sections 11 and 12 of the bill regarding
section 120.56 rule challenges and section 120.57
hearings involving disputed issues of fact become
effective.
Deborah Kearney,
General Counsel
Office of General Counsel
(850) 245-0442
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
The provisions of section 13 with regard to attorney fees
become effective.
January 1, 2011
Beginning on this date, the Department must adhere to
the new provisions regarding incorporation by reference
and publication of incorporated material on the Florida
Administrative Code website.
DOE Bill Summary
SB 756
Wrongful Incarceration
Compensation
Senator Joyner
Co-Sponsor
Representative
5/28/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
DOE Bill Summary
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
Bogdanoff
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
10/3 Memo on SB 756
SB 856
Disability History and
Awareness
Senator Fasano
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Richardson
6/13/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
DOE Bill Summary
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
Dr. Will Holcombe,
Chancellor
Community Colleges
(850) 245-0407
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
7/10/08 Memo on SB 856
HB 879
Early Learning
Representative
Kelly
Co-Sponsor
Senator Gaetz
6/17/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: January 1, 2009.
DOE Bill Summary
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
HB 887
Career Service System
Representative
Coley
Co-Sponsor
Senator Dean
6/10/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: January 1, 2009
DOE Bill Summary
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
SB 988
Transitional
Services/Young
Adults/Disabilities
Senator Wise
Co-Sponsor
6/23/08Approved
by the
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
August 31, 2008
Bill Palmer,
Director
Vocational Rehabilitation
Representative
Davis
Governor
Task Force to be Convened by the Department of Health
(850) 245-3311
January 1, 2009
Report due to Governor, President of the Senate and
Speaker of the House.
Task Force dissolved once report is completed.
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
DOE Bill Summary
SB 996
Cosmetology
Senator Wise
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Carroll
6/11/08Vetoed by
the
Governor
Veto Letter
Effective date: July 1, 2008, except as otherwise
provided.
January 1, 2009
Indicate DPBR in conjunction with the Board of
Cosmetology shall evaluate all aspects of the
professions of cosmetology, hair stylist, esthetician and
nail technician services to improve reciprocity with other
states and report the findings to the legislature and the
public
July 1, 2009
The bill authorizes the board to adopt rules for renewal of
registrations existing before including the nail, facial, and
full cosmetology specialties listed in s. 477.013(5), F. S
July 1, 2009
The bill delays the repeal of the right of students of
licensed cosmetology schools or programs to apply for
the examination after completing a minimum of 1,000
educational hours.
July 1, 2009
A cosmetologist licensed before this date, can continue
to practice his or her profession.
July 1, 2008
Facial specialists and manicure, pedicure, and nail
extension specialists, who are registered or enrolled in
school before this date, could take the examination for
licensure.
Lucy Hadi,
Chancellor
Workforce Education
(850) 245-9029
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
SB 1070
Intergovernmental
Cooperation
Senator King
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Proctor
5/28/08Approved
by the
Governor
DOE Bill Summary
Effective date: Upon becoming law.
DOE Bill Summary
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
7/18/08 Memo on SB 1070
HB 1203
Educational
Opportunities for
Military Children
Representative
Proctor
Co-Sponsor
Senator Storms
SB 1276
Educational Facilities
Senator Bennett
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Kreegel
6/23/08Approved
by the
Governor
6/23/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008 or upon enactment of the
compact into law by nine other states, whichever date
occurs later.
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
July 1, 2010
Repeal of sections 1110.36, 100.37, 1000.38 and 100.39
unless saved by the legislature.
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
DOE Bill Summary
7/18/08 Memo on HB 1203
Effective date: July 1, 2008
.
July 1, 2009
The provisions for flexibility in the use of capital outlay
funds expire and revert to those in existence on October
5, 2007, the day before the effective date of chapter
2007-328, Laws of Florida.
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
DOE Bill Summary
HB 1313
Students with
Disabilities
Representative
Precourt
Co-Sponsor
Senator Wise
6/17/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
DOE Bill Summary
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
7/18/08 Memo on HB 1313
SB 1360
Pharmacy Technicians
Senator Peaden
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Garcia
6/23/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: Upon becoming law.
January 1, 2010
A pharmacy technician in Florida must register with the
Board of Pharmacy.
January 1, 2011
An applicant wanting to become a registered pharmacy
technician must also have completed an approved
pharmacy technician training program.
Lucy Hadi,
Chancellor
Workforce Education
(850) 245-9029
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
DOE Bill Summary
HB 1395
Council on the Social
Status of Black Men
and Boys
Representative
Llorente
Co-Sponsor
Senator Wilson
6/10/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
July 1, 2009
Beginning of the fiscal year and each year thereafter.
End of fiscal year shall be June 30 the following year.
February 15, 2009
Report to the legislature on the strategic program and
funding initiative, Reading 4 Success Program.
February 15, 2009
Report to the legislature on the strategic program and
funding initiative, One Church, One Child program.
SB 1414
Supplemental
Educational Service
Senator
Diaz de la
Portilla
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Gonzalez
6/17/08Approved
by the
Governor
DOE Bill Summary
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
July – October, 2009
The DOE will amend State Board of Education Rule to
add responsibilities of the Department and school
district.
March 1, 2009
The DOE is required to report the grade it assigns to the
SES provider, the school districts, and the public
Dr. Adeola Fayemi,
Director,
Office of Equity and Access,
(850) 245-0511
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
Website for the Council on the
Social Status of Black Men and
Boys: http://www.cssbmb.com/
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
7/18/08 Memo on SB 1414
beginning March 1, 2009 and March 1 of each
subsequent year.
SB 1712
Ethics in Education Act
Education Pre
K-12
6/10/08Approved
by the
Governor
DOE Bill Summary
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
DOE Bill Summary
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
7/14/08 Memo on SB 1712
Educator Misconduct Reporting
Form
Sample notices for reporting
abuse and misconduct
7/31/08 Technical Assistance
paper on SB 1712
SB 1716
Postsecondary
Education
Senator Oelrich
Co-Sponsor
Schools &
Learning
Council
5/28/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
August 31, 2008
The Florida College System Task Force members are to
be appointed.
September 15, 2008
The Florida College System Task Force shall begin
meeting.
January 1, 2009
Final report on the Florida State College Pilot Project
due.
March 2, 2009
Final Florida College System Task Force Report due.
Dr. Will Holcombe,
Chancellor
Community Colleges
(850) 245-0407
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
8/20/08 Second meeting
scheduled for the pilot program
at St. Pete College.
9/4/08 First meeting scheduled
for the Florida College System
Task Force in Tampa at the
Tampa Bay Grand Hyatt.
June 30, 2010
The Task Force dissolves.
DOE Bill Summary
Meeting materials for the Florida
College System Task Force
http://www.fldoe.org/cc/collegetask-force/9-24_materials.asp
Meetings:
10/16 SCPP mtg
2:00 p.m
1-800-704-9804
Participant No: 72957167#
10/21
FCSTF Transition wrkgrp:
10:00 a.m. – noon
1-888-808-6959, Code: 2459452
10/21
FCSTF Funding wrkgrp
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
1-888-808-6959, Code: 2459452
10/27
FCSTF Baccalaureate wrkgrp
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
1-888-808-6959, Code: 2459452
Mission wrkgrp:
10/29
FCSTF Mission wrkgrp:
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Number: 1-888-808-6959, Code:
2459452
11/3
FCSTF Funding wrkgrp
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
1-888-808-6959, Code: 2459452
11/13 , FCSTF Next meeting in
Tallahassee
SB 1742
Educator Ethics
(Senate Memorial)
Senator Carlton
6/20/08Approved
without
Governor's
Signature
The Senate will dispatch copies of this memorial to the
President of the United States, the President of the
United States Senate, the President of the United States
House of Representatives, and to each member of the
Florida delegation to the United States Congress.
DOE Bill Summary
SB 1774
Postsecondary
Education
Senator Lynn
Co-Sponsor
Representative
SB 1892
State Data Center
System
Senator Carlton
6/10/08Approved
by the
Governor
6/10/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
Fall term 2009-2010
The effective date for this new fee.
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
DOE Bill Summary
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
Effective date: Upon becoming law.
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
See bill summary for extensive timeline.
DOE Bill Summary
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
SB 1906
Alternative High
School Courses &
Programs
Senator Gaetz
6/17/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
Alternative Credit Pilot Program
July 15, 2008
Districts wishing to participate in the Alternative Credit
pilot must submit a letter of interest to the Commissioner
8/18/08 Board of Trustees to
meet.
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
July 30, 2008
Commissioner selects up to three districts for the
Alternative Credit pilot
2008-09 school year
Pilot project begins
5/16/08 Memo on SB 1906
6/24/08 Memo on SB 1906 Pilot
Project Application
Pilot Project Application
A request from a participating pilot district for a course
must be approved or denied within 30 days of receipt,
with a written response to the district explaining the
reasons for the denial within 10 days after the denial.
January 1, 2010
Commissioner reports to the Governor, the President of
the Senate, and the Speaker of the House on the
participation of and credits earned by students as well as
recommendations for expanding the use of alternative
credit for core academic courses.
Rule Development Workshop
notice for SB 1906
Web site set up on remediation
courses for high school:
http://www.fldoe.org/schools/Co
mmonplacementTesting.asp
School-Business Partnerships
June 30, 2011
The Palm Beach pilot project ends.
SB 1908
Designation of High
School Grades
Senator Gaetz
6/30/08Approved
by the
Governor
DOE Bill Summary
Effective date: July 1, 2008, except as otherwise
provided.
Upon becoming law
The Florida Teachers Lead Program goes into effect.
December 31, 2008
State Board of Education shall establish an expedited
schedule for adoption of Next Generation Sunshine State
Standards and, by rule, establish a schedule for their
periodic review and revision.
December 31, 2011
The Next Generation Sunshine State Standards must be
adopted for each subject by the State Board of
Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
6/12/08 Next Generation
Sunshine State Standards
Update Memo
Attachment 1
Next Generation Sunshine State
Standards amended adoption
Education.
2008-09 school year
Specified designations must be included on standards
high school diplomas
schedule
Attachment 2
Document on activities related to
those standards previously
adopted or in process.
2008-09 school year
The writing assessment will no longer include selectedresponse test items.
7/17/08 Memo summarizing SB
1908
Attachment
2012-13 school year
A revised comprehensive assessment of writing will be
administered.
7/17/08 Memo on Foreign
Language Certification
Requirement Changes from SB
1908
August 1 of each year
Commissioner shall notify each district in writing and
publish on the DOE Web site the testing and reporting
schedules for all statewide assessments for the school
year following the upcoming school year.
2010-2011 school year
A comprehensive assessment of writing may not be
administered earlier than the week of March 1 and other
comprehensive statewide assessments may not be
administered earlier than the week of April 15. Student
test results must be reported by the final day of the
regular school year for students.
2008-09 school year
Districts shall prohibit schools from suspending a regular
program of curricula for FCAT preparation.
2008-09 school year
High schools must evaluate the college readiness of
selected students prior to grade 12.
2009-10 school year
The high school grading formula will be based on the
new criteria, and the new threshold for high schools to
earn an “A” grade goes into effect.
7/24/08 Memo on 2008-2009
and 2009-2010 Testing and
Reporting Schedules
2008-2009 Schedule
2009-2010 Schedule
7/28/08 Memo on Expanding
postsecondary Readiness for
High School Students and
Opportunities for Remediation
Prior to Graduation
7/29/08 Memo on Common
Placement Testing and
Remediation
Attachment
8/5/08 Memo on Nominees for
Language Arts Next Generation
Standards Development
Committee
8/8/08 Technical Assistance
Paper on the Guide to
Calculating Alternative School
Improvement Ratings
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Rule development workshop
notice for diploma designations.
Frequently Asked Questions on
Expanded Postsecondary
Readiness Assessment
9/4/08 Memo on the Proposed
list of Practical Arts Courses for
SBE approval
List of proposed practical arts
courses
9/25/08 Memo on High School
Diploma Designations
Attachment A
10/21 Memo on additional
courses added to proposed
practical art courses
10/21 List of proposed practical
arts courses
SB 1992
Department of
Highway Safety and
Motor Vehicles
Senator Baker
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Garcia
6/17/08Approved
by the
Governor
July 1, 2008
The provision relating to school zone speed limit signs
(section 3 of the act) takes effect.
October 1, 2008
Other provisions of the act take effect, except as
otherwise provided.
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
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SB 2422
Local Government
Finance
Senator
Alexander
Co-Sponsor
5/28/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: Upon becoming a law.
Monthly
The board or a professional money management firm will
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
Government
Efficiency &
Accountability
Council
HB 5001
Appropriations
Policy & Budget
Council
provide a report at least monthly or upon the occurrence
of a material event to include any material impacts on the
trust fund, a management summary of the status of the
current investment portfolio and the individual
transactions over the last month, and a detailed report of
the market value of the portfolio.
6/11/08Approved
by the
Governor
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Effective date: July 1, 2008
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
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Approval
letter
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
FIRN 2008 Proviso Report
HB 5003
HB 5063
Implementing the
2008-2009
Appropriations Act
Retirement
Policy & Budget
Council
Government
Efficiency &
Accountability
Council
6/11/08Approved
by the
Governor
6/10/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008, unless otherwise stipulated
in specific sections of the bill.
On or before November 15, 2008, each fiscally
constrained county shall apply to the Department of
Revenue to participate in the distribution of the
appropriation and provide documentation supporting the
county's estimated reduction in ad valorem tax revenue
as prescribed by the Department of Revenue.
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Effective date: July 1, 2008.
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Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
HB 5083
Education
(Implementing Bill)
Policy & Budget
Council
6/10/08Approved
by the
Effective date: July 1, 2008 (Many of its provisions will
be effective only until July 1, 2009, unless reenacted by
the Legislature)
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
Governor
HB 7033
Public
Records/Complaint of
Discrimination
Government
Efficiency &
Accountability
Council
6/10/08Approved
by the
Governor
(850) 245-0406
October 1, 2008
The deadline for districts to submit a Merit Award
Program plan.
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
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7/21/08 Memo on HB 5083
Effective date: Upon becoming law.
Deborah Kearney,
General Counsel
Office of General Counsel
(850) 245-0442
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Co-Sponsor
Senator Posey
HB 7067
Virtual Instruction
Programs
Schools &
Learning
Council
Co-Sponsor
Senator Wise
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
6/10/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
June – November, 2008
State Board Rulemaking Process
Jean Miller,
Executive Director
Independent Education and
Parental Choice
(850) 245-0502
June – September, 2008
DOE to develop FEFP reporting requirements for school
districts
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
June – December, 2008
DOE to develop approval process for potential providers
HB 7067 Questions & Answers
March 1, 2009
Department shall provide school districts with a list of
providers approved to offer virtual instruction; and
annually thereafter.
School Year 2008-09
School districts may offer virtual instruction program
School Year 2009-10
School districts are required to offer virtual instruction
program
School Year 2010-11 and after
HB 7067 Questions & Answers
#2
10/27 Provider application
School districts may not increase enrollment for virtual
programs making less than a C.
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HB 7073
Child Support
Enforcement
Healthcare
Council
Co-Sponsor
Senator Storms
5/28/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: upon becoming a law.
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Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
HB 7105
Postsecondary
Distance Learning
Schools &
Learning
Council
6/10/08Approved
by the
Governor
Co-Sponsor
Senator Lynn
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
March 1, 2009
The Task Force must submit its recommendations to the
Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of
the House of Representatives, the State Board of
Education, the Board of Governors, and the university
and community college boards of trustees.
July 1, 2009
The Task Force expires.
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Dr. Will Holcombe,
Chancellor
Community Colleges
(850) 245-0407
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
8/18/08 First meeting scheduled
for the Florida Distance Learning
Task Force at 1721 Turlington
Building, Tallahassee.
Meetings:
10/28/08 3rd full mtg @FCCJ
11/18/08 4th full mtg @ UCF
HB 7109
Small Business
Government
6/10/08-
Effective date: July 1, 2008.
Deborah Kearney,
Regulatory Relief
HB 7135
Energy
Efficiency &
Accountability
Council
Co-Sponsor
Senator Diaz de
la Portilla
Environmental
& Natural
Resources
Council
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Saunders
Approved
by the
Governor
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General Counsel
Office of General Counsel
(850) 245-0442
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
6/25/08Approved
by the
Governor
Effective date: July 1, 2008, except as otherwise
provided.
July 1, 2008
State agencies shall contract for meeting and conference
space only with hotels or conference facilities that have
received the "Green Lodging" designation from the
Department of Environmental Protection for best
practices in water, energy, and waste efficiency
standards.
June 30
State agencies will provide to the Department of
Management Services all information regarding agency
programs affecting the need for a telecommuting
program, and each year thereafter.
December 31, 2008
State agencies must identify and compile a list of
projects determined to be suitable for a guaranteed
energy, water, and wastewater performance savings
contract pursuant to s. 489.145, F.S., and submit the list
to the Department of Management Services.
September 30, 2009
The department must identify and maintain a current
listing of the job classifications and positions that the
agency considers appropriate for telecommuting.
December 31, 200
The Agency for Enterprise Information Technology shall
make recommendations on consolidating state data
centers and computing facilities, pursuant to s.
Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
Legislation@fldoe.org
282.0056, F.S.
July 1, 2009
The Agency for Enterprise Information Technology
(AEIT) shall define objective standards for measuring
data center energy consumption and efficiency in a data
center facility, and calculating total cost of ownership of
energy efficient information technology products. State
shared resource data centers and other data centers
shall evaluate their data center facilities for energy
efficiency using the standards established by AEIT.
December 31, 2010
The AEIT shall submit to the Legislature
recommendations for reducing energy consumption and
improving the energy efficiency of state data centers. Biannually thereafter.
By 2020
The long-term goal for the recycling efforts of state and
local governmental entities, private companies and
organizations, and the general public is to reduce the
amount of recyclable solid waste disposed of in waste
management facilities, landfills, or incineration facilities
by a statewide average of at least 75 percent.
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State agencies shall collect data on energy
consumption and cost, shall be reported
annually to the DMS in a format prescribed by
DMS.
All county, municipal, school district, water
management district, state university, community
college, and Florida state court buildings shall be
constructed to meet the USGBC LEED rating
system, the Green Building Initiative's Green
Globes rating system, the Florida Green Building
Coalition standards, or a nationally recognized,
high-performance green building rating system
as approved by the DMS.
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