FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
     
    S
      
    TATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
     
    T. WILLARD FAIR,
    Chairman
    Members
    DR. AKSHAY DESAI
    ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
    PHOEBE RAULERSON
    KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
    LINDA K. TAYLOR
     
    Dr. Eric J. Smith
    Commissioner of Education
      
     
      
     
      
     
     
     
     
    MEMORANDUM
    CONTACT INFORMATION
    Holly Edenfield
    Holly.Edenfield@fldoe.org
    (850) 245-0509
    Specific contacts are provided
    under each topic within the
    attached document.
    K
    -12: 2008-90
     
    TO:
    District Superintendents
     
    Assistant Superintendents
    District Finance Officers
    School Principals
    Presidents, Florida College System
     
    FROM:
    Dr. Eric J. Smith
    DATE:
    July 17, 2008
     
    SUBJECT:
      
    GOVERNOR CRIST SIGNS SENATE BILL 1908
     
     
    By signing Senate Bill 1908, the Governor has kept Florida on a path to increased student
    achievement. Within this bill are several components in line with the Next Generation initiatives
    I have been discussing around the state, namely the adoption of Next Generation Sunshine State
    Standards, revision of the factors used to grade high schools, and the assessment of college
    readiness. These changes will impact education programs and services at all levels in Florida.
     
    In addition, there are many other important topics addressed in Senate Bill 1908 that I wanted to
    bring to your attention as soon as possible (listed below). A summary of each is contained in the
    attached document and further technical assistance will be provided as identified under each
    topic. In the meantime, please feel free to use the contact information provided to seek answers
    to your questions.
     
     
    Next Generation Sunshine State Standards – page 1
     
    School Grading, Alternative School Improvement Rating System, School Recognition –
    page 2
     
    College Readiness – page 3
     
    Assessment – page 4
     
    FCAT Preparation Activities – page 5
      
    Electronic Personal Education Planner (ePep) – page 6
     
     
    325 W. GAINES STREET • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0505 • www.fldoe.org

    Governor Crist Signs Senate Bill 1908
    July 17, 2008
    Page Two
     
     
    Arts Requirement for High School Graduation – page 6
     
    Standard High School Diploma Designations – page 7
     
    Dual Enrollment – page 7
     
    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) – page 7
     
    School Advisory Council (SAC) Membership – page 8
     
    Teacher Certification – page 8
     
    Corporate Tax Credit (CTC) Scholarship Assessments – page 9
     
    Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) – page 9
     
    Florida Ready to Work Credential – page 9
    Florida Teachers Lead Program – page 10
      
    Cafeteria Sanitation Certificate – page 10
      
     
    As you can see, this comprehensive legislation will affect your district staff, school-based
    administrators, teachers, and students. Please don’t hesitate to contact our staff with any
    questions as we move forward to implement its provisions together. Additional information will
    be provided as soon as possible. The Office of Governmental Relations will be posting all
    pertinent publications on the implementation of this legislation at www.fldoe.org/gr.
     
    ES/hre
     
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