Florida HB 453: Forensic Genetic Genealogy Grants

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An act relating to requirements for a standard high 2
school diploma; amending s. 1003.4282, F.S.; providing 3
that completion of 2 years of marching band satisfies 4
both the physical education and performing arts 5
requirements for a standard high school diploma; 6
providing that students with disabilities may 7
participate in the Special Olympics to meet the 8
physical education requirement for a standard high 9
school diploma; providing an effective date. 10
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Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: 12
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Section 1. Paragraph (f) of subsection (3) and paragraph 14
(b) of subsection (8) of section 1003.4282, Florida Statutes, 15
are amended to read: 16
1003.4282 Requirements for a standard high school 17
diploma.— 18
(3) STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA; COURSE AND ASSESSMENT 19
REQUIREMENTS.— 20
(f) One credit in physical education.—Physical education 21
must include the integration of health. Participation in an 22
interscholastic sport at the junior varsity or varsity level for 23
two full seasons shall satisfy the one-credit requirement in 24
physical education. A district school board may not require that 25

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the one credit in physical education be taken during the 9th 26
grade year. Completion of 2 years of marching band shall satisfy 27
the one-credit requirement in physical education and or the one-28
credit requirement in performing arts. This credit may not be 29
used to satisfy the personal fitness requirement or the 30
requirement for adaptive physical education under an individual 31
education plan (IEP) or 504 plan. Completion of one semester 32
with a grade of "C" or better in a marching band class, in a 33
physical activity class that requires participation in marching 34
band activities as an extracurricular activity, or in a dance 35
class shall satisfy one-half credit in physical education or 36
one-half credit in performing arts. This credit may not be used 37
to satisfy the personal fitness requirement or the requirement 38
for adaptive physical education under an IEP or 504 plan. 39
Completion of 2 years in a Reserve Officer Training Corps 40
(R.O.T.C.) class, a significant component of which is drills, 41
shall satisfy the one-credit requirement in physical education 42
and the one-credit requirement in performing arts. This credit 43
may not be used to satisfy the personal fitness requirement or 44
the requirement for adaptive physical education under an IEP or 45
504 plan. 46
(8) STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.—Beginning with students 47
entering grade 9 in the 2014-2015 school year, this subsection 48
applies to a student with a disability. 49
(b) The following options, in addition to the other 50

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options specified in this section, may be used to satisfy the 51
standard high school diploma requirements, as specified in the 52
student's individual education plan: 53
1. For a student with a disability for whom the IEP team 54
has determined that the Florida Alternate Assessment is the most 55
appropriate measure of the student's skills: 56
a. A combination of course substitutions, assessments, 57
industry certifications, other acceleration options, or 58
occupational completion points appropriate to the student's 59
unique skills and abilities that meet the criteria established 60
by State Board of Education rule. 61
b. A portfolio of quantifiable evidence that documents a 62
student's mastery of academic standards through rigorous metrics 63
established by State Board of Education rule. A portfolio may 64
include, but is not limited to, documentation of work 65
experience, internships, community service, and postsecondary 66
credit. 67
2. A student with a disability may participate in the 68
Special Olympics as a course substitution for the physical 69
education requirement under paragraph (3)(f). A student who 70
chooses this option must participate in the Special Olympics for 71
one school year, as determined by the student's IEP team. 72
3. For a student with a disability for whom the IEP team 73
has determined that mastery of academic and employment 74
competencies is the most appropriate way for a student to 75

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demonstrate his or her skills: 76
a. Documented completion of the minimum high school 77
graduation r