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Autism services and extended early steps: Staff highlighted Senate Bill 112, which establishes a University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment to administer grants, support workforce development related to autism spectrum disorder services, and develop micro‑credentials. The bill also includes an \"extended early steps\" option allowing families to keep children in Florida’s Early Steps program until age 4 and defer transition to district services until the school year after the child’s fourth birthday; district staff said implementation work with state agencies will continue and the district expects local changes to begin in July 2026.

School social workers: House Bill 809 removes certain standardized test requirements for school social worker certification and allows certification based on a master’s degree and district‑supervised service and induction; presenters said the change will likely improve retention of school social workers who previously could be terminated for failing a test.

Assessments, financial literacy and college readiness: House Bill 1255 authorizes the CLT10 as an additional option for some college‑readiness measures and expands financial‑literacy course content to include cost‑of‑attendance, FAFSA completion, scholarships and loans. Staff said the district is evaluating pilot opportunities for the CLT and embedding financial‑literacy modules in relevant curricula.

Charter and School of Hope provisions: House Bill 443 and Senate Bill 2510 contain multiple charter school provisions, including sponsor access to student information systems, the ability for high‑performing charters to expand grade levels and enrollment, and a process for charter consolidation and 15‑year renewals. SB 2510 also included language enabling certain “Schools of Hope” operations and co‑location; staff said they are monitoring the potential for charter operators to co‑locate in district facilities and the effects on seat allocation and logistics.

Apprenticeship funding and common contracts: The Legislature moved to standardize apprenticeship contracts and to pursue more equitable funding for apprenticeship sponsors; Scott Brooks of the district’s career and technical education office said the state intends to create a standard contract and funding model and the district supplied its template for review.

Budget and FEFP updates: Chief Financial Officer Jamie Lewis reviewed early calculations of state funding changes, noting small shifts in the base student allocation and other line items; he said the district is awaiting a fourth state calculation and flagged changes to retirement contribution rates that will increase district personnel costs by an estimated $5 million.

Ending: District staff said they will continue detailed planning with principals, state lobbyists and the superintendent’s office and will return to the board with implementation plans and any recommended local policy changes as state procedures and timelines become final.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Workshop July 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff summarized the most directly relevant 2025 Florida legislative outcomes for Hillsborough County public schools, including an autism center and grants, changes to school social worker certification, CLT testing options, charter‑school provisions and adjustments to apprenticeships and the state funding formula.","taxTitle","Hillsborough, School Districts, Florida","taxId",14619,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6159108,"Hillsborough district warns state removal of ‘certificate of completion’ could leave hundreds without a credential",2114,805000,2919000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5456852-7a26d7129d971f7fc3918ad69bf8191d&start=805&end=2919","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5456852-7a26d7129d971f7fc3918ad69bf8191d/thumbnail_805000.jpg","/articles/6159108/Florida/Hillsborough-district-warns-state-removal-of-certificate-of-completion-could-leave-hundreds-without-a-credential","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159108-f0dcd2a0e6c05934f342e9ea76964e21/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497750&Signature=CRNhTmbENeSukGOLQPDLHE3PrOJDG-aoYrIslfWDFgEzlFDqD-0BADG5ZLeyQttafTa8NswKVWJ41KCSzJz9v0j2uvwk32rKAr6dfUwc84SWY2IEkki9bWdam03LOH5BKEq91H5w~AlYNd3FCr2Z1EyQEYJVpPxu1a7wKSObyXmoCcyt39yUtwoizZfNmykaFD3-uKcm-j-~dllmKWFei8JIrtRHp3GTqdXTZugoDBQsHiisGQduc8R~~XeRs7zXwPRxo0uW6~0ON8XMd2OUAC~MEBK~HFrR5LOVbRKyMM-lUMi3RjDQQtih-IVw40F25UWAccWD725p-~XGJhm5iA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 1105 eliminated the long‑used “certificate of completion” for high school students, meaning seniors who meet credit and attendance requirements but do not meet specified state testing benchmarks will be listed as non‑graduates rather than as recipients of a certificate. Superintendent Dan Ayres and district staff described the law and the district’s near‑term response at a July workshop. \"House Bill 1105, first of all, it eliminates the certificate of completion,\" said Marcos Murillo, a district staff member presenting the change.

Why it matters: The certificate of completion had allowed students who completed coursework but not required standardized test benchmarks to earn a formal exit credential and, in many schools, to participate in graduation ceremonies. Dozens of board members warned that removing that credential could discourage students, increase dropouts and reduce access to postsecondary and career options for already vulnerable students.

District context and planned response: Christy Rayburn, a district staff member working with high schools, said the district has been preparing principals and families and will distribute a state‑required letter to students by Jan. 1, 2026, once the state provides it. \"We've committed to providing them with a parent letter,\" Rayburn said, adding the district has been coordinating communications with school principals and Student Services.

Board reaction and concerns: Board member Dr. Hahn said the change is likely to have disparate effects on students with disabilities and low‑income students and asked staff to track dropout rates and related outcomes. \"This did not create a silver bullet where all of a sudden these 150 or so kids are now gonna get regular diplomas and cross the stage,\" Hahn said, calling for stronger district tracking and expanded pathways to graduation.

District operational details: Staff told the board they have been running cross‑divisional monitoring of students since the policy was first discussed, and that programs such as adult education, targeted reading interventions, workforce program advisers and Saturday testing events will be used to reduce the number of students affected. Rayburn told the board the district estimates roughly 150–170 students in traditional high schools might otherwise have been eligible for certificates of completion this year based on preliminary local data.

Next steps: The district plans policy revisions to remove references to the certificate of completion and will bring those red‑line edits to the board on Sept. 30. District staff said they will provide board members with lists of affected students, outreach plans, and a report tracking dropout and post‑secondary outcomes tied to this law.

What the law does not do: The district emphasized that this change is a state law; the board and superintendent discussed only implementation steps the district can take to mitigate harm. No board action to alter or block the law was available at the meeting.

Ending: Board members, including those who strongly criticized the statute, asked staff to prepare a public‑facing explanation of options for affected students and to track outcomes by subgroup so the board can monitor impacts going forward.","The Florida Legislature’s House Bill 1105 removed the longstanding “certificate of completion” as a graduation category. Hillsborough County district leaders said the change will reclassify students who have met course requirements but not state testing benchmarks as non‑graduates and described steps the district is taking to reduce harm.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6159093,"Board considers tightened rules to notify parents before law‑enforcement interviews of students",0,6251000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5456852-7a26d7129d971f7fc3918ad69bf8191d&start=6251&end=6251","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5456852-7a26d7129d971f7fc3918ad69bf8191d/thumbnail_6251000.jpg","/articles/6159093/Florida/Board-considers-tightened-rules-to-notify-parents-before-lawenforcement-interviews-of-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159093-e7d55103b73376c019064d5df1fb9b45/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497750&Signature=nn01sSdSavf0mmbRx3aWDqwbQwuzSlBLTXR7YvwCV-5wyVhQlfoHnKMwGuwURYUwXXMBHpyyiusjERRBmajUmi9u-rl2lbpEdomlijdNxevZp4DXzqMWHgnguPMlsZncvevEwXdFKxCpSdejLmMn7UbULSYP4WsPThjDXKhGQyXFmk5hvI-EKdXod5tIyLkI5JkQCAxwUZgffCjO7uhEk2xv4Ts8GzLfjdX~tF4qxTc7mJu~NMcNsCQGwT4JNa2aFR0wI~dDLbvZpnZE2eBIfp0FLhCGNsV3A2C66WlTlZED~3DP61NOlRJtHxM04jwEo5tkk8s0Zmls3fNHZ-aDtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a workshop the Hillsborough County School Board considered a proposed policy update to clarify parental notification when law enforcement seeks to interview a student on school grounds. The change responds to a parent report that police questioned a fifth grader at school for hours without prior parental contact.

Parent account that prompted review: Board member Vaughn recounted a parent’s concern: \"There was a parent in one of our elementary schools... police came to the school and with the administrator, they interviewed the child for 2 to 3 hours straight and never once contacted the parents,\" she said, urging clearer procedures to ensure family notification and participation where legally possible.

What the proposal would do: Staff said the draft would strengthen the district’s existing language by requiring schools to make reasonable efforts to notify parents promptly prior to interviews by law enforcement when the law allows, and it would add a statutory citation and cross‑references to existing student‑records protections. Staff emphasized the district must still follow state law and that there are limited circumstances—such as child‑protection investigations—where immediate notification may be restricted by other legal obligations.

Board discussion and legal boundaries: Trustees asked legal and safety staff for clarity about whether principals or staff could be treated as \"state actors\" in law‑enforcement‑initiated interviews and how the district should balance student safety with parental rights. Board members requested a clear statutory reference be included in the policy and asked that staff provide the final proposed procedures to trustees before the item goes to public hearing.

Next steps: Staff agreed to add statutory citations and to circulate the proposed procedures to trustees for review before a public hearing. The board gave general support to tightening notification requirements while asking staff to confirm where legal exceptions apply and whether additional language is required to protect students and investigative integrity.

Ending: Trustees said they expect a revised policy with references to the relevant state statute and a clear notification checklist for principals and school staff when the item returns for formal consideration.","Trustees reviewed proposed changes to policy requiring schools and law enforcement to attempt to contact parents promptly before interviewing a student; the draft tightened language after a parent reported police had questioned a fifth grader without parental notification.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6159097,"Board hears support and pushback on tougher vaping, tobacco policy; pilots planned for vape detection",895,3726000,4621000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5456852-7a26d7129d971f7fc3918ad69bf8191d&start=3726&end=4621","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5456852-7a26d7129d971f7fc3918ad69bf8191d/thumbnail_3726000.jpg","/articles/6159097/Florida/Board-hears-support-and-pushback-on-tougher-vaping-tobacco-policy-pilots-planned-for-vape-detection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159097-94cd5c5b0cf39b5f4673570142288554/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497750&Signature=mZdt5BB2Su3B0ZUjFo7cAvUS71eOPE2C8YimGQf6kR003r76sQ3nYQmZQ-kh~nYgAD0ybUewYxgFGNkftHiYior-XnJ422kg551-JiWoBQuroIOT1X5UtjFcxbXkP0wIOTBdUkmhuDzX6IuG4s-5bdia1fS14iz2iBrX5dLIFvOQ5efK9hAbsSkFGh09HukWpYH-9oFEq~ijw-Ta4zijajn-plJYEMCvVdbUG~eSfItIzhyfB~N7bDWI88pRXQoDcnKVim-dNihlaRIztQSapMwL7PLlaXvNuIrq3Opm72~L1wwyYeT9MtP25eUMCwG84bt9NdY7n5siK5ZZVQujJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hillsborough County trustees met at a workshop to review proposed updates to the district’s tobacco‑free policy, a change prompted by a rise in student vaping and local pilot programs testing vape‑detection technology.

What staff proposed: The draft policy tightens language about where tobacco and vaping products are banned, calls for district‑wide signage and consistency with state law, and asks staff to align disciplinary responses with the student code of conduct. Staff said the proposed policy formalizes existing practices and includes guidance for schools on communication and response.

Pilot technology and enforcement: District staff described pilots with multiple vendors to test portable vape‑detection units and said data from those pilots will inform any larger rollout. Chief Grimes (district safety/school operations) and other staff noted that principals report having “drawers full of vapes” and that detection and prevention need to be combined with education.

Board response and key concerns: Several trustees voiced support for stronger measures and for clearer notification to families. Board member Vaughn said, “Every single student that I talk to… says the vaping is out of control,” and urged a more aggressive district response that combines prevention, peer education and enforcement. Others urged limiting punitive removals that would keep students out of class; the board asked staff to align discipline with the student code of conduct and to provide clearer written procedures. Member Gray proposed prioritizing signage at campus entry points to be fiscally efficient; Member Rendon recommended linking the policy to the student code of conduct and placing the enforcement language there.

Education and prevention: Staff said vaping prevention curriculum already exists in grade‑appropriate health and substance‑use modules; a district vendor (EverFi) provides a ninth‑grade module called “The Truth About Vaping.” Trustees encouraged peer‑to‑peer prevention strategies and broader family notification at the start of the year.

Next steps: District staff will refine the policy language, clarify which elements belong in the policy versus the student code of conduct or superintendent procedures, and return the item for public hearing with a communications plan and pilot results.","At a policy workshop trustees reviewed a proposed expansion of the district’s tobacco‑free policy to clarify signage, enforcement and student consequences. Board members and staff discussed pilot vape‑detection programs, signage placement and the balance between discipline and keeping students in school.","actionData","errors"]

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Board considers tightened rules to notify parents before law‑enforcement interviews of students

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