The 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 in 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 available career and technical education programs, postsecondary planning, eligibility for grants and scholarships, local job market information, dual enrollment opportunities, and a demonstration of Florida's online career planning system.

Furthermore, the bill revises the requirements for a student's personalized academic and career plan, which must now be reviewed annually starting in grade 9. The plan will 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:
H 417 Filed: 1003.4156