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HB 1111

Certificates of Completion

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kim Daniels and 6 co-sponsors

Florida bill establishing alternative Certificates of Completion for high school students unable to earn standard diplomas through traditional or career-technical pathways.

Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1105 (Ch. 2025-109)
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Bill Summary · HB 1111

Legislative bill overview

HB 1111 establishes requirements for Florida schools to issue "Certificates of Completion" to students who do not earn a standard high school diploma but meet alternative academic or career-technical standards. The bill specifies eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and recognition of these certificates as official educational credentials.

Why is this important

This addresses credential pathways for students who may not complete traditional diploma requirements due to learning disabilities, alternative education tracks, or career-technical focus. The policy affects educational equity, workforce preparation, and how employers and post-secondary institutions recognize student achievement.

Potential points of contention

  • Diploma equivalency concerns: Whether Certificates of Completion carry sufficient weight for college admission or employment compared to standard diplomas, potentially creating a two-tiered credential system
  • Implementation standards: Ambiguity over what "alternative academic standards" constitute and whether consistency across school districts prevents credential devaluation in some areas
  • Student stigma: Risk that certificates could inadvertently mark students as having lesser achievement, affecting post-secondary opportunities and earning potential despite genuine skill acquisition

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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