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SB 1462

Virtual Instruction

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Danny Burgess

Florida bill addressing K-12 virtual instruction policies died in committee without advancing to full legislative consideration.

Died in Education Pre-K - 12
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Bill Summary · SB 1462

Legislative bill overview

SB 1462 was a Florida bill introduced by Senator Danny Burgess that addressed virtual instruction policies in the state's K-12 education system. The bill died in committee during the 2025 legislative session after being indefinitely postponed in May and ultimately failing to advance from the Education Pre-K-12 Committee by June.

Why is this important

Virtual and hybrid learning models have become significant policy questions in Florida education since the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting student access, equity, and school funding formulas. Changes to virtual instruction policies can impact school choice options, district revenues, and how students with different needs access education.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Virtual instruction policies often involve questions about how per-pupil funding should be allocated between traditional and virtual programs, affecting district budgets
  • Student equity and outcomes: Debates over whether virtual options serve all student populations equally or disadvantage certain groups (low-income, special needs, English language learners)
  • School choice vs. district stability: Tensions between expanding parental choice through virtual options and maintaining stable enrollment and resources in traditional public schools

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

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