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Florida Statutes, Title XLVIII

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Title XLVIII, Early Learning-20 Education Code

14 chapters · 985 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title XLVIII985 Ch 1004, Public Postsecondary Education122 Ch 1012, Personnel111 Ch 1009, Educational Scholarships, Fees, and …100 Ch 1003, Public K-12 Education91 Ch 1011, Planning and Budgeting88 Ch 1001, Early Learning-20 Governance84 Ch 1006, Support for Learning81 Ch 1013, Educational Facilities78 Ch 1002, Student and Parental Rights and Educ…73 Ch 1010, Financial Matters57 Ch 1008, Assessment and Accountability35 Ch 1005, Nonpublic Postsecondary Education25 Ch 1007, Articulation and Access22 Ch 1000, Early Learning-20 General Provisions18

122 sections·Filtered byTitle XLVIII✕Ch 1004✕

Fla. Stat. § 1004.421 Election Law Center at the Florida State University
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The Florida State University Election Law Center is hereby created at the Florida State University College of Law.(1)(a) For purposes of this section, the term “election law” shall be construed broadly to include, but not be limited to, issues related to:1. Voting rights.2. Elect…
Fla. Stat. § 1004.4211 The Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases; the Sunshine Genetics Pilot Program; the Sunshine Genetics Consortium
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(1) The Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases is established within the Florida State University College of Medicine as a statewide resource for pediatric rare disease research and clinical care. The purpose of the institute is to improve the quality of life and health ou…
Fla. Stat. § 1004.43 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
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There is established the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, a statewide resource for basic and clinical research and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.(1) The Board of Trustees of the University of South Florida shall enter into a lease agreement for …
Fla. Stat. § 1004.435 Cancer control and research
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(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Cancer Control and Research Act.”(2) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—It is the finding of the Legislature that:(a) Advances in scientific knowledge have led to the development of preventive and therapeutic capabilities in …

Fla. Stat. § 1004.4351 Medical marijuana research

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1(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Medical Marijuana Research Act.”(2) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.—The Legislature finds that:(a) The present state of knowledge concerning the use of marijuana to alleviate pain and treat illnesses is limited because …

Fla. Stat. § 1004.4352 Parkinson’s disease research

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(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Parkinson’s Disease Research Act.”(2) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.—The Legislature finds that:(a) Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder affecting approximately 1 million Americans, with an estimated 90,000 new diagn…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.43521 Parkinson’s disease registry; public records exemption

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(1) Information held in the Parkinson’s disease registry under s. 1004.4352 which identifies a patient is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution.(2) Such information may be disclosed to the following:(a) The Parkinson’s Disease Re…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.4353 Florida Institute for Parkinson’s Disease

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The Florida Institute for Parkinson’s Disease is established within the University of South Florida as a statewide resource for Parkinson’s disease research and clinical care. The purpose of the institute is to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease and to improve the quality of lif…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.44 Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute

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There is established the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute within the University of South Florida.(1) The purpose of the institute is to strengthen mental health services throughout the state by providing technical assistance and support services to mental health …

Fla. Stat. § 1004.441 Refractory and intractable epilepsy treatment and research

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1(1) As used in this section, the term “low-THC cannabis” means “low-THC cannabis” as defined in s. 381.986 that is dispensed only from a dispensing organization as defined in former s. 381.986, Florida Statutes 2016, or a medical marijuana treatment center as defined in s. 381.9…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.444 Florida Center for Cybersecurity

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(1) The Florida Center for Cybersecurity, which may also be referred to as “Cyber Florida,” is established within the University of South Florida, under the direction of the president of the university or the president’s designee.(2) The mission and goals of the center are to:(a)…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.445 Johnnie B. Byrd, Sr., Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute

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(1) CREATION AND MISSION.—The Johnnie B. Byrd, Sr., Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute is established within the University of South Florida. The institute has a statewide mission to advance research, education, treatment, prevention, and the early detection of Alzheimer’s…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.447 Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Inc

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(1)(a) There is created a not-for-profit corporation, to be known as the “Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Inc.,” which shall be registered, incorporated, organized, and operated in compliance with chapter 617. The Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cogniti…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.4471 Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition; affiliation with other universities

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The corporation created pursuant to s. 1004.447(1) and any authorized and approved subsidiary of the corporation may enter into affiliation agreements similar to the agreement described in s. 1004.447(6) with the boards of trustees of other public or private universities.History.…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.4472 Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Inc.; public records exemption; public meetings exemption

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(1) For purposes of this section, the term:(a) “Corporation” means the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Inc.(b) “Subsidiary” means a subsidiary authorized and approved by the corporation.(2) The following information held by the corporation or its subsidiary is …

Fla. Stat. § 1004.4473 Industrial hemp pilot projects

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(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.(b) “Hemp material” means a substance containing hemp stems, leaves, fibers, seeds, extracts, oil, or any other substance derived or harvested from a species of the ca…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.45 Ringling Center for Cultural Arts

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(1) The Florida State University Ringling Center for Cultural Arts is created. The center consists of the following properties located in Sarasota County:(a) The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art composed of:1. The art museum.2. The Ca’ d’Zan (the Ringling residence).3. The R…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.46 Multidisciplinary Center for Affordable Housing

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(1) The Multidisciplinary Center for Affordable Housing is established within the School of Building Construction of the College of Architecture of the University of Florida with the collaboration of other related disciplines such as agriculture, business administration, engineer…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.47 Research activities relating to solid and hazardous waste management

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Research, training, and service activities related to solid and hazardous waste management conducted by state universities shall be coordinated by the Board of Governors. Proposals for research contracts and grants; public service assignments; and responses to requests for inform…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.48 Research protocols to determine most appropriate pollutant dispersal agents

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The Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management shall coordinate the research protocols for projects to determine the most appropriate dispersal agents that can be used in an environmentally safe manner in Florida waters as part of a pollutant cleanup activity. Such research …

Fla. Stat. § 1004.49 Florida LAKEWATCH Program

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The Florida LAKEWATCH Program is hereby created within the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. The purpose of the program is to provide public education and training with respect to the water qua…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.53 Interdisciplinary Center for Brownfield Rehabilitation Assistance

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The Center for Brownfield Rehabilitation Assistance in the Environmental Sciences and Policy Program is established in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Florida with the collaboration of other related disciplines such as business administration, environm…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.55 Regional autism centers; public record exemptions

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(1) Seven regional autism centers are established to provide nonresidential resource and training services for persons of all ages and of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, as defined in s. 393.063; who have a pervasive developmental disorder that is not othe…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.551 University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment

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There is created at the University of Florida the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment.(1) The center shall:(a) Collaborate with state and local agencies that provide early intervention, educational, medical, employment, financial, and daily living services. The center shall al…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.56 Florida Museum of Natural History; functions

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(1) The functions of the Florida Museum of Natural History, located at the University of Florida, are to make scientific investigations toward the sustained development of natural resources and a greater appreciation of human cultural heritage, including, but not limited to, biol…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.561 University of Florida Lastinger Center For Learning

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There is created, at the University of Florida, the Lastinger Center for Learning. The center shall:(1) Develop and administer programs to improve student achievement outcomes in early learning, literacy, and mathematics.(2) Provide professional learning for educators to improve …

Fla. Stat. § 1004.562 University of Florida Diabetes Institute

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(1) The University of Florida Diabetes Institute is established within the University of Florida College of Medicine as a resource for diabetes research, screening, prevention, treatment, and education. The purpose of the institute is to advance scientific discovery, improve prev…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.57 Vertebrate paleontological sites and remains; legislative intent and state policy

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(1) It is the declared intention of the Legislature that vertebrate paleontological sites be protected and preserved and that, pursuant thereto, vertebrate paleontological field investigation activities, including, but not limited to, collection, excavation, salvage, restoration,…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.575 Program of vertebrate paleontology within Florida Museum of Natural History

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There is established within the Florida Museum of Natural History a program of vertebrate paleontology, which program has the following responsibilities:(1) Encouraging the study of the vertebrate fossils and vertebrate paleontological heritage of the state and providing exhibits…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.576 Destruction, purchase, and sale of vertebrate fossils prohibited, exceptions; field investigation permits required; penalty for violation

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(1) The destruction, defacement, purchase, and sale of vertebrate fossils found on or under land owned or leased by the state and on land in state-designated vertebrate paleontological sites are prohibited, except that the Florida Museum of Natural History may sell vertebrate fos…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.577 Certain rights of mine or quarry operators and dragline or heavy equipment operators preserved

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Nothing in ss. 1004.57-1004.576 shall infringe upon the right of a legitimate mine or quarry operator to extract rock, gravel, fill, phosphate, or other minerals or infringe upon the right of a legitimate operator of draglines or similar heavy dredging, trenching, or digging equi…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.59 Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium

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It is the intent of the Legislature to reduce the public and private costs of litigation; resolve public disputes, including those related to growth management issues, more quickly and effectively; and improve intergovernmental communications, cooperation, and consensus building.…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.60 Research of Rosewood incident

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State universities shall continue the research of the Rosewood incident and the history of race relations in Florida and develop materials for the educational instruction of these events.History.—s. 210, ch. 2002-387.

Fla. Stat. § 1004.615 Florida Institute for Child Welfare

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(1) There is established the Florida Institute for Child Welfare within the Florida State University College of Social Work. The purpose of the institute is to advance the well-being of children and families by improving the performance of child protection and child welfare servi…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.635 State University System Research and Economic Development Investment Program

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(1) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—It is the intent of the Legislature to create an investment program in state universities that enhances graduate education and enables state universities to become nationally competitive in science and technology-based economic development.(2) GENERAL PROV…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.645 Florida Center for Reading Research

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There is created at the Florida State University, the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR). The center shall include two outreach centers, one at a Florida College System institution in central Florida and one at a south Florida state university. The center and the outreach…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.647 Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center

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The Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center is created at the Florida State University, College of Business, Department of Risk Management. The purpose of the center is to promote and disseminate research on issues related to catastrophic storm loss and to assist in ide…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.648 Florida Energy Systems Consortium

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(1) There is created the Florida Energy Systems Consortium to promote collaboration among experts in the State University System for the purposes of sharing energy-related expertise and assisting in the development and implementation of a comprehensive, long-term, environmentally…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.649 Northwest Regional Data Center

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(1) For the purpose of providing data center services to its state agency customers, the Northwest Regional Data Center is designated as a state data center for all state agencies and shall:(a) Operate under a governance structure that represents its customers proportionally.(b) …

Fla. Stat. § 1004.6495 Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program and Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

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(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program Act.”(2) PURPOSE AND LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—The purpose of this section is to increase independent living, inclusive and experiential postsecondary education, and employment opp…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.6496 Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education

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(1) The Board of Trustees of the University of Florida may use funds as provided in the General Appropriations Act and charitable donations to establish and fund the Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education as an academic unit within the University of Florida. The purpos…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.6497 World Class Faculty and Scholar Program

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(1) PURPOSE AND LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—The World Class Faculty and Scholar Program is established to fund and support the efforts of state universities to recruit and retain exemplary faculty and research scholars. It is the intent of the Legislature to elevate the national competit…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.6498 State University Professional and Graduate Degree Excellence Program

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(1) PURPOSE.—The State University Professional and Graduate Degree Excellence Program is established to fund and support the efforts of state universities to enhance the quality and excellence of professional and graduate schools and degree programs in medicine, law, and business…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.6499 Florida Institute for Governance and Civics

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(1) The Florida Institute for Governance and Civics is established at the Florida State University.(2) The goals of the institute are to:(a) Provide students with access to an interdisciplinary hub that will develop academically rigorous scholarship and coursework on the origins …

Fla. Stat. § 1004.64991 The Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom

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(1) The Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom at Florida International University is hereby created.(2) The goals of the center are to:(a) Study the effect of government and free market economies on individual freedom, educational freedom, and human prosperity.(b) Conduct and pr…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.64992 Disaster Preparedness Center

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(1) The Disaster Preparedness Center is established at the Florida International University as the statewide center of excellence for disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience training. The purpose of the center is to serve as a statewide hub for disaster simulati…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.65 Florida College System institutions; governance, mission, and responsibilities

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(1) Each Florida College System institution shall be governed by a district board of trustees under statutory authority and rules of the State Board of Education.(2) Each Florida College System institution district shall:(a) Consist of the county or counties served by the Florida…

Fla. Stat. § 1004.66 “Florida College System institution,” “community college,” and “junior college” used interchangeably

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Whenever the terms “Florida College System institution,” “community college,” and “junior college” appear in the Florida Statutes in reference to a tax-supported institution, they shall be construed identically.History.—s. 216, ch. 2002-387; s. 51, ch. 2011-5.

Fla. Stat. § 1004.67 Florida College System institutions; legislative intent

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It is the legislative intent that Florida College System institutions, constituted as political subdivisions of the state, continue to be operated by Florida College System institution boards of trustees as provided in s. 1001.63 and that no department, bureau, division, agency, …

Fla. Stat. § 1004.68 Florida College System institution; degrees and certificates

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Each Florida College System institution board of trustees shall adopt rules establishing student performance standards for the award of degrees and certificates.History.—s. 218, ch. 2002-387; s. 30, ch. 2010-70; s. 53, ch. 2011-5; s. 6, ch. 2011-177.