The bill amends section 1011.62 of the Florida Statutes to revise the calculation of additional full-time equivalent (FTE) membership and bonuses related to International Baccalaureate (IB) examination scores. It introduces new criteria for students to qualify for FTE membership, allowing those who earn a minimum grade of C or higher in the Theory of Knowledge course to be included alongside those who score 4 or higher on IB subject examinations. The bill specifies that a value of 0.16 FTE will be calculated for each qualifying student, and a value of 0.3 FTE will be assigned to students who earn an IB diploma.

Additionally, the bill outlines the distribution of funds generated from IB bonus FTE funding, mandating that 80% of these funds be allocated to the school programs that generate them and to programs preparing students for IB courses. It also details the bonuses for teachers, including $50 for each student who meets the new criteria and an additional $500 for teachers in schools with a grade of D or F who have at least one qualifying student. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 754 Filed: 1011.62
S 754 c1: 1011.62