This bill proposes significant amendments to Florida's education laws, with a primary focus on the removal of the Florida School for Competitive Academics from various statutory provisions, including audit requirements and definitions of public employers. It also renames the Florida Educational Equity Act to the Florida Educational Equality Act, modifies the focus on underrepresented students, and mandates public schools and Florida College System institutions to develop strategies to increase participation among these students. Other notable provisions include tuition assistance for active members of the Florida State Guard, revisions to the Office of Ocean Economy's duties, and updates to educational standards, emphasizing compliance with non-discrimination policies.

Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for educational institutions, such as intensive reading interventions and personal financial literacy courses for high school students. It broadens eligibility criteria for scholarships by deleting references to specific schools and allows private schools to construct facilities without typical zoning regulations. The bill also emphasizes partnerships with community organizations to enhance access to advanced courses for underrepresented students and modifies various educational programs and councils to improve their structure and function. Overall, the bill aims to enhance educational opportunities, support underrepresented groups, and streamline governance within Florida's education system.

Statutes affected:
S 1618 Filed: 216.251, 447.203, 1000.04, 1001.20, 1001.452, 1002.33, 1002.394, 1002.395, 1002.68, 1002.71, 1002.945, 1003.41, 1003.42, 1003.4201, 1003.4282, 1007.27, 1008.365, 1011.58, 1011.59, 1012.315
S 1618 c1: 216.251, 1000.04, 1001.20, 1001.452, 1002.33, 1002.394, 1002.395, 1002.68, 1002.71, 1002.945, 1003.41, 1003.42, 1003.4201, 1003.4282, 1007.27, 1008.365, 1011.58, 1011.59, 1012.315
S 1618 c2: 216.251, 251.001, 381.853, 435.12, 446.032, 446.041, 1000.04, 1000.21, 1001.20, 1001.452, 1001.706, 1001.7065, 1002.33, 1002.394, 1002.395, 1002.68, 1002.71, 1002.945, 1003.41, 1003.42, 1003.4201, 1003.4282, 1004.0971, 1007.27, 1007.35, 1008.365, 1008.37, 1009.23, 1009.536, 1009.8962, 1011.58, 1011.59, 1011.71, 1012.315, 1013.30, 1013.46