The bill CS/CS/HB 1115 amends Florida education statutes to enhance the funding and oversight of charter schools. It requires that certain surtax revenues shared with school districts also be proportionately allocated to eligible charter schools based on enrollment. School districts must provide charter schools with detailed funding information and submit a summary report of revenues to the Department of Education. The bill introduces a standard monitoring tool for charter school sponsors and redefines the relationship between charter schools and their sponsoring entities, shifting some responsibilities from school districts to these entities. It also modifies the framework for "schools of hope," allowing sponsoring entities to enter into performance-based agreements with hope operators.

Additionally, the bill revises student eligibility criteria for certificate career education programs, removing the previous requirement for a certificate of completion. It stipulates that students who have earned the necessary credits for a standard high school diploma or an alternative program are eligible for enrollment, provided they have not passed certain assessments by the end of grade 12. The bill mandates that boards of trustees establish policies to inform students about developmental education options to improve their skills for college-level work. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1115 Filed: 1002.33, 1011.62
H 1115 c1: 1002.33
H 1115 c2: 1002.33
H 1115 e1: 1002.33, 1002.394, 1003.433, 1007.263