School Improvement bill passes in Florida Legislature

Hope is on the horizon to turn around Florida’s failing schools. On Thursday, Florida House lawmakers approved a plan to turn around failing public schools and “bring hope” back to Florida students. Legislators approved the “Schools of Hope” bill by a vote of 77-40. Democrats unanimously voted against the bill.

HB 5105: School Improvement

GENERAL BILL by Education Committee ; Latvala ; Bileca ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Donalds ; Fischer ; Raburn

School Improvement; Revises provisions relating to school improvement plans, early warning systems, student intervention & support services, district-managed turnaround plans, & charter school corrective actions; creates schools of hope; creates Schools of Hope Revolving Loan Program.

Effective Date: 7/1/2017
Last Action: 4/13/2017 House - In returning messages
Location: In returning messages from Senate
Bill Text: PDF