Created : January 02, 2013 at 02:05 PM
July 24, 2012
Status:
Receive the 2011-2012 Annual Educational Equity Act Plan.
The Florida Educational Equity Act (FEEA), Section 228.2001,F.S., became law in June 1984, and the rules for implementation were adopted by the State Board of Education in February 1985. The FEEA was amended in 1993 to mandate stronger monitoring and enforcement for gender equity in athletics. Rules for athletics were adopted in September 1994. The FEEA covers all educational programs and activities operated by public educational institutions. The FEEA implementing rules are consistent with federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and educational programs. The Department of Education has mandated continued focus on African American and Hispanic students' access to high quality instruction, including Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment (DE), Honors and Level III courses 9-12, and 8th grade Algebra I.
Copies of the full 2011-2012 Annual Educational Equity Act Plan are available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright Building.
There is no financial impact to the school district.
Requested Action
Receive the 2011-2012 Annual Educational Equity Act Plan.
Summary
The Florida Educational Equity Act (FEEA), Section 228.2001,F.S., became law in June 1984, and the rules for implementation were adopted by the State Board of Education in February 1985. The FEEA was amended in 1993 to mandate stronger monitoring and enforcement for gender equity in athletics. Rules for athletics were adopted in September 1994. The FEEA covers all educational programs and activities operated by public educational institutions. The FEEA implementing rules are consistent with federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and educational programs. The Department of Education has mandated continued focus on African American and Hispanic students' access to high quality instruction, including Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment (DE), Honors and Level III courses 9-12, and 8th grade Algebra I.
Copies of the full 2011-2012 Annual Educational Equity Act Plan are available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright Building.
School Board Goals
| Goal One: Student Achievement (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal Six: Parents, Business and Community Partnerships (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal Five: Employee Excellence (2008-2011) |
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the school district.
Source of Additional Information
Gracie Diaz 754 321-1840 Dildra Ogburn 754 321-2150
Associated File Attachments
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The School Board of Broward Coutny, Florida 2011-2012 Annual Educational Equity Act Plan (Files) | |
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |