1. 2013 Legislative Presentation
Scott D. Howat, Senior Executive Director
Planning, Governmental and Labor Relations

2. Education Budget Information
$1 Billion Increase Statewide
$290 Million for FRS Rate Increases
$480 Million for New Salary Enhancements
New Instructional Materials Flexibility
Dual Enrollment Funding Transfer Requirement
Virtual Education Funding Change
Salary Enhancements to be locally determined and negotiated (per SB 1514)

3. Education Budget Information (OCPS)
$85 million Increase
$20 Million for 3,000 Additional Students (FTEs)
$17.5 Million for FRS (Retirement) Rate Increases
$34 Million for New Teacher Salary Enhancements
$13 Million for Board Paid Employee Insurance

5. Major Bills

6. SB 1076 by Sen. Legg - Graduation Requirements / Career and Professional Education (CAPE)
Relief to Every EOC as Pass/Fail for Graduation
Relief for Performance Funding Based Upon EOC Passage
Increased Digital Curriculum at Elementary, Middle and High School
Changes Bonus Requirements for AP and IB Teachers
Increases Availability of Courses Designed to Meet Core Graduation Requirements and Obtain Career and Professional Certification at the Same Time

7. SB 1108 by Sen. Gardiner - Exceptional Student Education
Parents Can Bring Advocates to ESE Related Meetings
Charter Schools Share in Federal Funds
Inclusion is Preferred Method for Delivering Education Services to ESE Students and BPIE Assessments Required
Parents Informed About 5 ESE Funding Levels

8. SB 1108 by Sen. Gardiner - Exceptional Student Education (Continued)
Parental “Veto” of Removal from Inclusion or Removal from Standard Diploma Track
Parental Right to have Private Educational Professionals Access Students During School
Extraordinary Exemption from Testing Requirements
ESE Center Schools / School Grading System
Educator Certification Renewal

9. HB 7009 by Rep. Moraitis - Charter Schools / Innovation Schools
Standard Contract
Early Pre-Review Process
Charter Accountability / Transparency
High-Performing Charter School Expansion
Student Assignment – Poor Performing Teachers
Innovation Schools and Regions of Innovation
Class Size Penalties / Public Schools of Choice

10. SB 1664 by Sen. Legg - Teacher Preparation/ Educator Evaluation
Districts Must Publish Local Assessment Schedules On-Line
Prohibits Educators from Being Evaluated on Students Never Taught or Who Do Not Attend Their Schools
Expands and Renames Florida Teachers Lead Program

11. SB 1664 by Sen. Legg - Teacher Preparation/ Educator Evaluation (Continued)
Repeals Mandate for Principal to Maintain Professional Development Plan for Each Teacher
Revises Accountability for State-Approved Educator Preparation Programs
Requires a New Temporary Certificate Process for Education Leadership

12. SB 284 by Sen. Negron - School Emergencies / Epinephrine
Districts Must List Various Agencies that Report Emergences
Private Schools May Opt-In to Receiving Emergency Notices from Same Agencies
Districts May Purchase Supply of Epinephrine
Policy Created in Conjunction with a Medical Doctor for Use
If Policy is Followed, District and Personnel are Indemnified for Use

13. HB 609 by Rep. Fullwood - Bullying/Cyber-bullying
Attempts to Expand Reach of Previous Anti-Bullying Policies to Activities Occurring Outside of School that are Impacting the School Environment
No Mandate to Actively Monitory all Social Media on an Ongoing Basis
Reports of Bullying or Cyber-bullying Must be Investigated
First Amendment Right Concerns

14. Other Bills SB 2 by Ethics & Elections - Ethics
HB 21 by Rep. Perry - Background Screenings
HB 85 by Rep. Steube – Public-Private Partnerships
HB 113 by Rep. Diaz(M) - Distribution of Materials to Minors
HB 801 by Rep. Eagle - Certified School Counselors
SB 1096 by Sen. Montford – Repeal of Statutes
SB 1388 by Sen. Montford - Instructional Materials
HB 7029 by Rep. Diaz - Digital Learning
HB 7165 by Education Committee - Early Learning Programs

15. Bills that Did Not Pass FHSAA Reform “Parent Trigger” FRS Reform
School Board Agenda

16. Looking Ahead Governor’s Actions
Bills are Still Awaiting Executive Action or effective date
Action on Budget Suggests No Ongoing Mid-Session Battle Over Medicaid Expansion
Outlook
Election Year
Substantially More Revenues Available
Committee Memberships / Legislative Leadership Positions Known
Opportunity for an Early Start
Middle School Reform

17. Superintendent’s Comments
Questions / Discussion

18. Senior Executive Director Planning, Governmental and Labor Relations
Contact Information
Scott D. Howat
Senior Executive Director
Planning, Governmental and Labor Relations