(1) It is the policy of the Legislature:
- (a) To achieve within existing resources a seamless academic educational system that fosters an integrated continuum of kindergarten through graduate school education for Florida's students.
- (b) To promote enhanced academic success and funding efficiency of educational delivery systems by aligning responsibility with accountability.
- (c) To provide consistent education policy across all educational delivery systems, focusing on students.
- (d) To provide substantially improved articulation across all educational delivery systems.
- (e) To provide for the decentralization of authority to the schools, community colleges, universities, and other education institutions that deliver educational services to the public.
- (f) To ensure that independent education institutions and home education programs maintain their independence, autonomy, and nongovernmental status.
(2) The guiding principles for Florida's K-20 education system are:
- (a) A coordinated, seamless system for kindergarten through graduate school education.
- (b) A system that is student-centered in every facet.
- (c) A system that maximizes education access and allows the opportunity for a high quality education for all Floridians.
- (d) A system that safeguards equity and supports academic excellence.
- (e) A system that provides for local operational flexibility while promoting accountability for student achievement and improvement.
History.--s. 4, ch. 2002-387.