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Committee approves cleanup bill updating Florida Virtual School statute
Summary
The Appropriations Committee voted to pass SB 124, a sponsor‑explained cleanup of statutory language governing Florida Virtual School that clarifies governance, funding and reporting without changing daily operations.
Senator Rodriguez introduced SB 124 to "clean up" outdated statutory language governing Florida Virtual School. Rodriguez said the bill would clarify who Florida Virtual School serves, how it is funded and governed, and how it coordinates reporting with local school districts; it would not change day‑to‑day services for students.
Melanie Bostick of Florida Virtual School waved in support. Committee members praised the modernization, and no amendments were offered. On roll call, the committee recorded affirmative votes and the clerk reported SB 124 passed favorably.
The bill moves forward in the legislative process; because the sponsor emphasized that operational procedures would not change, committee debate focused on statutory clarity and coordination with school districts rather than programmatic shifts.
