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Lee County schools outline how students can earn new Florida Fine Arts Seal
Summary
District staff described the state—lorida Fine Arts Seal, eligibility requirements and how Lee County Schools will track student submissions so qualified graduates can receive the seal on diplomas.
Dr. Jason Thomaschevsky presented the new Florida Fine Arts Seal to the Lee County School Board on Jan. 7, describing the state law, the requirements to earn the seal and steps the district is taking to help students qualify.
The state law, enacted in July 2024, recognizes high school graduates who meet exemplary benchmarks in one of six fine-arts disciplines: band, choir, orchestra, dance, drama and visual art. Students must earn a standard high-school diploma, receive an A for three years in a fine-arts discipline and meet two of several state sub-requirements, Thomaschevsky said. Those sub-requirements include completing an advanced course (IB, AP, dual enrollment or honors) with a B or better; participating in…
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