2010 DOE Legislative Implementation Overview Chart
Bill # / Title / Sponsor / Last Action / Timelines/Implementation Highlights / Additional Information
Bill # is a link to the final version of the bill text / Title of the bill / Name of the bill sponsor / The last action that was taken on the bill / General actions that are required by the legislation / Contact information for DOE staff; links to memos and Technical Assistance Papers (TAPs) are forthcoming
SB 2 / Class Size Requirements for Public Schools / Senator Gaetz
Co-Sponsor
Education Policy Council / 5/19/10 - Signed by Officers and filed with Secretary of State / Joint Resolution amendment to the constitution.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
SB 4 / Education Accountability / Senator Detert
Co-Sponsor
Education Policy Council / 4/20/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
6/24/10 Memo to Superintendents on Implementation of SB 4
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
Attachment E
9/10/10- Memo to Superintendents on SB 4 Implementation
SB 6 / Education Personnel / Senator Thrasher
Co-Sponsor
Representative Legg / 4/15/10- Vetoed by the Governor / Governor’s Veto Letter / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
HB 25 / Temporary and Concurrent Custody of a Child / Representative Glorioso
Co-Sponsor
Senator Storms / 5/7/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
7/2/10- Memo to Superintendents of HB 25
HB 31 / Public Education / Representative Drake
Co-Sponsor
Senator Wise / 6/4/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
HB 105 / Civics Education / Representative McBurney
Co-Sponsor
Senator Detert / 5/11/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
HB 119 / Sexual Offenders and Predators / Representative Glorioso
Co-Sponsor
Senator Aronberg / 5/26/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: Upon becoming law.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
SB 140 / School Food Service Programs / Senator Siplin
Co-Sponsor
Representative Bush / 6/3/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
Handbook on
SB 166 / Prescribed Pancreatic Enzyme Supplements/Use / Senator Wise
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Renuart / 6/3/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
6/18/2010 Memo to Superintendents on SB 166
SB 206 / District School Board Policies and Procedures / Senator Wise
Co-Sponsor
Representative
Reed / 6/4/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
7/23/10 Memo to Superintendents on HB 206
SB 312 / Pub. Rec/Public Defenders/Regional Counsel / Representative Jones
Co-Sponsor Representative Heller / 6/1/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Deborah Kearney,
General Counsel
Office of General Counsel
(850) 245-0442
To send an email about this bill:
SB 434 / Suicide Prevention Education / Senator Sobel
Co-Sponsor
Representative Heller / 6/4/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
6/18/10 Memo to Superintendents on SB 343
SB 436 / Community Colleges / Higher Education
Co-Sponsor
Representative Bernard / 4/20/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: Upon becoming law.
Bill Summary / Dr. Will Holcombe,
Chancellor
Community Colleges
(850) 245-0407
To send an email about this bill:
SB 464 / Military Affairs/Leave of Absence / Senator Fasano
Co-Sponsor
Representative Renuart / 5/12/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
HB 467 / Public K 12 Education / Representative Jones
Co-Sponsor
Senator Smith / 6/4/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
7/2/10 Memo to Superintendents on HB 467
HB 483 / Tax on Sales, Use and Other Transactions / Representative Rivera
Co-Sponsor
Senator Baker / 5/26/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: Upon becoming law.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
HB 521 / Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children / Representative Proctor
Co-Sponsor
Senator Storms / 5/11/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: Upon becoming law.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
6/15/10 Memo to Superintendents on HB 521
HB 663 / Building Safety / Representative Aubuchon
Co-Sponsor
Senator Bennett / 6/1/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
7/14/10- Memo to Facility Planners on HB 663
HB 723 / Postsecondary Education Fee Waivers / Representative Sachs
Co-Sponsor
Senator Wise / 6/4/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Will Holcombe,
Chancellor
Community Colleges
(850) 245-0407
To send an email about this bill:
SB 742 / Public Safety Telecommunicators/E911 / Senator Detert
Co-Sponsor
Representative Roberson / 6/3/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Will Holcombe,
Chancellor
Community Colleges
(850) 245-0407
To send an email about this bill:
Link to Telecommunicators Curriculum framework
HB 747 / Treatment of Diabetes / Representative Thompson
Co-Sponsor
Senator Peaden / 5/11/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
6/15/10 Memo to Superintendents on HB 747
HB 951 / Public Safety / Representative Snyder
Co-Sponsor
Senator Negron / 5/11/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
SB 1058 / Cooperation Between Schools & Juvenile Authorities / Senator Aronberg
Co-Sponsor
Representative Soto / 6/3/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
7/23/10 Memo to Superintendents on HB 1058
HB 1073 / Persons with Disabilities / Representative Llorente
Co-Sponsor
Senator Gardiner / 6/4/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
7/16/10 Memo on Implementation of HB 1073
7/21/10 Memo to CARD Directors on HB 1073
9/8/10 Technical Assistance Paper-
Guidelines for the Use, Documentation, Reporting, and Monitoring of Seclusion and Restraint with Students with Disabilities
SB 1136 / Firesafety Inspections / Senator Crist
Co-Sponsor
Representative Burgin / 6/1/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: Upon becoming law.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
HB 1157 / Local Government Prompt Payment Act / Representative Eisnaugle
Co-Sponsor
Senator Baker / 5/26/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: October 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
6/22/10- Memo to Facility Planners on HB 1157
HB 1271 / Transportation / Representative Horner
Co-Sponsor
Senator Gardiner / 6/4/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
HB 1307 / State Financial Matters / Representative Schenck
Co-Sponsor
Senator Ring / 6/1/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
Link to information on FRS
HB 1337 / Nursing / Representative Grimsley
Co-Sponsor
Senator Alexander / 5/7/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Will Holcombe,
Chancellor
Community Colleges
(850) 245-0407
To send an email about this bill:
6/28/10 Memo HB 1337
HB 1363 / Postsecondary Student Fees / Representative Glorioso
Co-Sponsor
Senator Rich / 5/11/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Will Holcombe,
Chancellor
Community Colleges
(850) 245-0407
To send an email about this bill:
HB 1401 / Export of Goods, Commodities & Things of Value to Foreign Countries / Representative Rivera
Co-Sponsor
Senator Gelber / 5/27/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: Upon becoming law.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
SB 1412 / Obsolete or Outdated Agency Plans/Reports/
Programs / Senator Haridopolos
Co-Sponsor / 5/26/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: Upon becoming law.
Bill Summary / Tanya Cooper
Director
Governmental Relations
(850) 245-0507
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HB 1505 / John M. McKay Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Program / Representative Flores
Co-Sponsor
Senator Gardiner / 6/4/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Mike Kooi,
Executive Director
Independent Education and Parental Choice
(850) 245-0502
To send an email about this bill:
Technical Assistance Information
HB 1565 / Rulemaking / Representative Dorworth
Co-Sponsor
Senator Bennett / 5/28/10- Vetoed by the Governor / No Veto Letter Available. / Deborah Kearney,
General Counsel
Office of General Counsel
(850) 245-0442
To send an email about this bill:
SB 1730 / Biodiesel Fuel / Senator Oelrich
Co-Sponsor
Representative Precourt / 6/3/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
SB 2014 / Early Learning / Senator Wise
Co-Sponsor
Representative Nelson / 6/4/10 – Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
SB 2020 / Information Technology / Senator Alexander / 5/28/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: Upon becoming law.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
SB 2060 / Sovereign Immunity / Senator Bennett
Co-Sponsor
Representative Nehr / 4/27/10-
Approved by the Governor / Effective date: October 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Deborah Kearney,
General Counsel
Office of General Counsel
(850) 245-0442
To send an email about this bill:
SB 2126 / Florida Tax Credit Scholarship / Senator Negron
Co-Sponsor
Representative Weatherford / 4/22/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Mike Kooi,
Executive Director
Independent Education and Parental Choice
(850) 245-0502
To send an email about this bill:
SB 2386 / State Financial Matters / Senator Alexander / 5/28/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
8/12/10- Memo to Finance Officers on SB 2386
HB 5001 / Appropriations - GAA / Full Approp. Council on Education and Economic Development / 5/28/10- Approved by the Governor
Approval Letter / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
7/8/10 Memo on RFP for Mentoring and Student Assistance Initiatives
HB 5003 / Implementing the GAA / Full Approp. Council on Education and Economic Development / 5/28/10- Approved by the Governor
Approval Letter / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
HB 5101 / Prekindergarten through grade 12 Education Funding / Pre K 12 Appropriations / 5/28/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Frances Haithcock,
Chancellor
Division of Public Schools
(850) 245-0509
To send an email about this bill:
HB 5201 / Postsecondary Education Funding / State Universities & Private Colleges Appropriations / 5/28/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Dr. Will Holcombe,
Chancellor
Community Colleges
(850) 245-0407
To send an email about this bill:
HB 5607 / Retirement / Government Operations Approp. Committee / 5/28/10- Vetoed by the Governor / Governor’s Veto Letter / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
HB 5611 / Department of Management Services / Government Operations Approp. Committee / 5/28/10- Vetoed by the Governor / Governor’s Veto Letter / Linda Champion,
Deputy Commissioner
Finance and Operations
(850) 245-0406
To send an email about this bill:
HB 7037 / Education / Education Policy Council
Co-Sponsor
Senator Detert / 5/11/10- Approved by the Governor / Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Bill Summary / Bill Palmer,