HB 1601 Florida House · 2023 Regular Session

Computer Science Instruction in K-12 Public Schools

Summary
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.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2023 Last action May 5, 2023
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Committee
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Mar 9, 2023
Lower · Passed
Now in Choice & Innovation Subcommittee
lower
Mar 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
lower
Mar 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee
lower
Mar 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to Choice & Innovation Subcommittee
lower
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Karen Gonzalez Pittman
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