Florida, like other states and the federal government, has implemented many programs and initiatives to enhance high school graduates' career and college readiness. These programs serve children from birth through high school graduation.
The Legislature could consider several options to further enhance students' career and college readiness and to evaluate whether current programs are successful and providing an appropriate return on the state's investment. The Legislature may also wish to consider whether developing a user-friendly, one-stop website that provides information about public school performance and public and private school options would help parents in choosing appropriate schools for their children. Such information could help parents evaluate the school choices available to them and make the best decisions about the schools their children will attend.

Students with Developmental Disabilities Have Limited Postsecondary Options; A New Institution Would Expand Choices but Require Additional State Funding
Report 11-08 February 2011
Several States Offer High School Diploma Options to Address Students' Needs and Future Goals
Report 11-05 January 2011
Legislature Clarified Responsibility for Educating Exceptional Students in Residential Facilities
Report 10-51 August 2010
Steps Taken to Improve FACTS; Better Information on Postsecondary Student Use Is Still Needed
Report 10-48 July 2010

Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.