The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes concerning education, particularly high school graduation requirements and scholarship eligibility. It mandates the inclusion of work-related internships in counseling materials and emphasizes the development of additional career education courses by the Department of Education. The bill revises the requirements for students to complete the Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway for graduation and updates the eligibility criteria for the Seal of Fine Arts and Florida Bright Futures Scholarship awards, including the Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars award. It also removes obsolete language and clarifies that transportation access fees cannot be included in the calculation of certain scholarship awards, while promoting career-themed courses and ensuring students receive adequate academic advising.

Additionally, the bill expands the eligibility criteria for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, particularly for the Florida Medallion Scholars and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars awards. It introduces new requirements for volunteer service and paid work, increasing the hours needed for eligibility and specifying documentation requirements. The bill also modifies dual enrollment programs to ensure that career dual enrollment agreements address transportation and scheduling to improve student access. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the overall goal of better preparing students for postsecondary education and career opportunities.

Statutes affected:
H 1105 Filed: 1003.493, 1009.22, 1009.23, 1009.534, 1009.535, 1007.271
H 1105 c1: 1003.493, 1009.22, 1009.23, 1009.531, 1009.535, 1007.271
H 1105 c2: 1003.4321, 1003.493, 1009.22, 1009.23, 1009.26, 1009.531, 1009.535, 1007.271