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In 2021, Florida’s legislature passed HB 1505, which amended section (s.) 1007.25, Florida Statutes (F.S.). The Bill requires public postsecondary institutions to award students a nationally recognized digital badge when they complete core courses in general education that demonstrate career readiness. The requirement went into effect for students entering institutions in Fall 2022 for the 2022-2023 academic year.
The State Board of Education (SBOW) and the Board of Governors (BOG) for the State University System (SUS) are mandated to jointly appoint faculty committees to identify competencies in general education core that demonstrate career readiness and thus qualify students for the badge. The badge – a verifiable, interoperable, and nationally recognized digital credential – must be awarded and recognized by every public postsecondary institution in the state.
DFC Memorandum 2022-04: General Education Digital Badges - House Bill 1507 (2021) (PDF)
Florida Department of Education
General Education Digital Badge Resource Guide and FAQ (PDF)
"Fundamentals of Written Communication" digital badge logo (PNG) (available for institutional use)
General Education Digital Badge Technical Assistance Webinar - April 6, 2022- Webinar Recording
Preliminary General Education Digital Badge Technical Assistance Webinar - March 2, 2022 - Florida College System: General Education Digital Badge – Preliminary Technical Assistance Webinar; and Florida College System: General Education Digital Badge – Preliminary Technical Assistance Webinar (PDF)
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