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SB 1122

Florida Virtual School

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Colleen Burton

Bill would have restructured Florida Virtual School governance; died in legislature after passing committee with no opposition votes.

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Bill Summary · SB 1122

Legislative bill overview

SB 1122 would have modified Florida's Virtual School (FLVS) operations and governance structure. The bill ultimately died in the legislative process without final passage, having been indefinitely postponed in May 2025 after initial committee passage in April.

Why is this important

Florida's Virtual School serves tens of thousands of K-12 students statewide and represents a significant portion of the state's distance learning infrastructure. Changes to its governance, funding, or operational requirements would directly affect student enrollment options, teacher employment, and how the state allocates education resources across traditional and virtual settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Charter school competition concerns - Virtual school expansion or modification could affect funding dynamics with traditional public schools and charter operators
  • Accountability and performance standards - Questions about how virtual instruction quality is measured and what oversight mechanisms should apply
  • Teacher qualifications and compensation - Disputes over whether virtual educators require different credentials or face different employment standards than traditional classroom teachers

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

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