Bill Summary
SB 1620 Digital Learning (2011 Session)
Digital Learning; Creates the Digital Learning Now Act. Provides digital preparation requirements. Provides for customized and accelerated learning. Authorizes the establishment of virtual charter schools. Authorizes a charter school to implement blended learning courses. Redefines the term "full-time equivalent student" as it applies to the Florida Virtual School. Provides instruction, eligibility, funding, assessment, and accountability requirements. Requires all statewide end-of-course assessments to be administrated online beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2011
03/03/11
SENATE
Filed
03/09/11
SENATE
Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Budget
03/31/11
SENATE
On Committee agenda - Education Pre-K - 12, 04/05/11, 1:15 PM, 301 S
04/05/11
SENATE
Favorable by Education Pre-K - 12; 3 Yeas, 0 Nays
04/05/11
SENATE
Now in Budget
04/07/11
SENATE
Reference to Rules added; Remaining references Budget, Rules
04/07/11
SENATE
Now in Budget
04/08/11
SENATE
On Committee agenda - Budget, 04/13/11, 1:30 pm, 412 K
04/12/11
SENATE
On Committee agenda - Rules, 04/15/11, 9:15 AM, 110 S - Not Received
04/13/11
SENATE
Not considered by Budget
04/13/11
SENATE
On Committee agenda - Budget, 04/14/11, 1:30 pm, 412 K
04/14/11
SENATE
Not considered by Budget
04/14/11
SENATE
On Committee agenda - Budget, 04/15/11, 1:30 PM, 412 K
04/15/11
SENATE
Not considered by Budget
04/20/11
SENATE
On Committee agenda - Budget, 04/25/11, 1:15 pm, 412 K
04/21/11
SENATE
On Committee agenda - Budget, 04/26/11, 9:45 AM, 412 K
04/25/11
SENATE
Favorable with 1 Amendment by Budget; 16 Yeas, 5 Nays
04/25/11
SENATE
Removed from Budget meeting agenda for 04/26/11
04/26/11
SENATE
Now in Rules
04/26/11
SENATE
On Committee agenda - Rules, 04/26/11, 1:00 pm, 110 S
04/26/11
SENATE
Favorable with CS by Rules; 9 Yeas, 0 Nays
04/27/11
SENATE
Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
04/29/11
SENATE
Placed on Calendar, on second reading
05/02/11
SENATE
Placed on Consent Calendar for 05/03/11
05/03/11
SENATE
Removed from Consent Calendar for 05/03/11
05/03/11
SENATE
Placed on Special Order Calendar for 05/03/11
05/03/11
SENATE
Read Second Time; Substituted for HB 7197; Laid on Table, Refer to HB 7197
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- Statement by Education Commissioner Eric Smith regarding Senate Bill 1620
- The Florida Chapter Of The National Coalition For Public School Options Hosts Press Conference In Support Of SB 1620 By Senator Anitere Flores
- Sen. Flores' Bill to Increase Digital Learning Options Passes Senate
- Senate Majority Leader Gardiner: Historic Session Results in Senate Republican Accomplishments
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