This bill aims to enhance career and academic planning for middle and high school students in Florida by amending existing statutes. It mandates that district school boards provide students and their parents with information about career and technical education programs starting from grade 5. Additionally, it requires middle schools to conduct a career and academic planning meeting for eighth-grade students and their parents before course registration for high school. This meeting must cover various topics, including a list of local career and technical education programs, information on career and postsecondary planning, eligibility for grants and scholarships, local job market data, dual enrollment opportunities, and a demonstration of Florida's online career planning system.

Furthermore, the bill revises the requirements for students' personalized academic and career plans, stipulating that these plans must be reviewed annually starting in grade 9. The review process must include a demonstration of the state's online career planning and work-based learning coordination system. The bill emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship and employability skills, ensuring that students are well-informed about high school graduation requirements, scholarship opportunities, and available career pathways. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 448 Filed: 1003.4156