In 2006, the Florida House passed Bill 7087, An Act Relating to Education, or more commonly known as Florida’s A++ program. This comprehensive bill attempts to overhaul many aspects of education in Florida, one of which is high school reform. This webpage catalogues information relating to Florida’s A++ program, posting technical assistance and other materials pertinent to this legislation. Many documents can be found regarding secondary school redesign, including information and lists of approved courses for the Major Areas of Interest, Florida’s high school majors initiative. States can use this resource to guide their own legislative initiatives, as well as gain insight into the design of secondary school redesign initiatives.
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Background and Context
In many states, recent legislation or gubernatorial priorities have focused attention on increasing access for high school students to post-secondary options. Small learning communities, advisory systems, individual learning plans, AP and IB classes, dual enrollment programs, exit exams, and the push to increase rigor of high school classes and graduation requirements are approaches states use to guide students through graduation and help them make successful transitions into college.
