HB 1601 (2023) -  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: July 1, 2023
Last Event: Died in Choice & Innovation Subcommittee on Friday, May 5, 2023 11:00 AM

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Related Bills

Bill # Subject Relationship
Bill #: CS/SB 780 Subject: Computer Science Instruction in K-12 Public Schools Relationship: Similar

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died in Choice & Innovation Subcommittee Time: 05/05/2023 - 11:00 AM Member: Committee: Choice & Innovation Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Now in Choice & Innovation Subcommittee Time: 03/09/2023 - 7:25 PM Member: Committee: Choice & Innovation Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Education & Employment Committee Time: 03/09/2023 - 7:25 PM Member: Committee: Education & Employment Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee Time: 03/09/2023 - 7:25 PM Member: Committee: PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Choice & Innovation Subcommittee Time: 03/09/2023 - 7:25 PM Member: Committee: Choice & Innovation Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 03/07/2023 - 10:01 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 03/06/2023 - 6:05 PM Member: Gonzalez Pittman Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
1003.01 CS/CS/CS/CS/HB 1, SB 32, CS/CS/SB 202, CS/SB 780, HB 7011, CS/CS/HB 7039
1003.4202 CS/SB 780
1007.2616 HB 459, CS/SB 780, SB 1654