Archived Guidance & Information
Fall 2021 | 2020-2021 | 2019-2020
Fall 2021 Guidance and Information
The Florida Department of Education remained committed to providing all students access to high-quality education options when opening schools in Fall 2021. Through collaboration with the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Legislature, the Department ensured the health and safety of students and educators were prioritized.
The information provided on this page pertains to Fall 2021. For current guidance and information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.fldoe.org/covid-19/info-guidance/.
Florida Executive/Emergency Orders
State of Florida Guidance
- November 5, 2021: Final Order Upholding Emergency Rule (PDF)
- October 29, 2021: First District Court of Appeal (PDF)
- September 22, 2021: Approval of Emergency Rule 64DER21-15 Florida Department of Health (PDF)
- Approval of Emergency Rule 6AER21-01, Pupil Attendance Records for COVID-19 (PDF)
- Approval of Emergency Rule 6AER21-02, COVID-19 Hope Scholarship Transfer Procedures (PDF)
FDOE Webinars
- September 17, 2021 - Innovative Blended Learning Pilot Program Webinar
- August 27, 2021 - FDOE Update
- August 6, 2021 - Emergency Rules Webinar
2020-2021
Florida Executive/Emergency Orders | State of Florida Guidance | FDOE Webinars | Approved K-12 District Re-Opening Plans | Approved Spring 2021 Education Plans
The Florida Department of Education took bold steps to be the first state to reopen schools for in-person instruction five days a week during the 2020-21 school year. In addition, Florida provided equally rigorous, innovative education options to families. Florida prioritized the health and safety of families, educators, and school and district staff while ensuring access to high-quality educational options.
Florida provided additional flexibilities that created pathways for school districts to craft their own locally conceived plans. Each district’s plan prioritized the safety and security of students and educators and ensured all Florida students continued to receive a world-class education.
The information provided below pertains to the 2020-21 school year. For current guidance and information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.fldoe.org/covid-19/info-guidance/.
Florida Executive/Emergency Orders
- July 30, 2021: Executive Order 21-175 (PDF)
- April 9, 2021: Department of Education issues Emergency Order (EO) 2021-EO-02 (PDF)
- March 9, 2021: Executive Order 21-62 - Decreases the minimum age of eligibility to 60 (PDF)
- March 1, 2021: Executive Order 20-315 – Regarding Vaccine Administration (PDF)
- February 15, 2021: Department of Education Emergency Order 2021-01 (PDF)
- November 30, 2020: Emergency Order No. 2020-EO-07 - Spring 2021 Improvements
- September 1, 2020: Executive Order 20-212: Governor Ron DeSantis Extends Deadline for Students to Qualify for Bright Futures
- August 27, 2020: Suggestion That Order Be Certified As Requiring Immediate Resolution By The Florida Supreme Court (PDF)
- August 27, 2020: Emergency Motion to Reinstate Automatic Stay (PDF)
- August 24, 2020: Order Granting Temporary Injunction (PDF)
- August 24, 2020: Notice of Appeal - FEA Case (PDF)
- August 24, 2020: Notice of Appeal - Orange County Case (PDF)
- July 6, 2020: FDOE Order No. 2020-EO-06 - Reopening K-12 Schools (PDF)
State of Florida Guidance
- Approval of Emergency Rule 6AER21-01, Pupil Attendance Records for COVID-19 (PDF)
- Approval of Emergency Rule 6AER21-02, COVID-19 Hope Scholarship Transfer Procedures (PDF)
- April 21, 2021 - Florida Accountability Waiver Response from USDOE (PDF)
- April 14, 2021 - Planning for the 2021-2022 School Year (PDF)
- March 4, 2021 - Updated COVID-19 Guidance (PDF)
- December 4, 2020 - UPDATED - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding K–12 Schools and COVID-19 (PDF)
- December 4, 2020 - UPDATED - Guidance for Contact Tracing in K-12 Schools (PDF)
- August 27, 2020 - Florida to Offer Free Optional Progress Monitoring Tool to Public Schools (PDF)
- August 5, 2020: CFO and State Fire Marshal Patronis Issues Directive Facilitating School Fire Drills in COVID Era
- June 26, 2020: Temporary Relief for Out-of-Field Teachers (PDF)
FDOE Webinars
- May 19, 2021 - 2021 K-12 Accountability Process
- April 9, 2021 - Department of Education issues Emergency Order (EO) 2021-EO-02
- March 8, 2021 - Best Practices for Locating and Engaging Non-Enrolled Students and Families
- March 8, 2021 - Best Practices for Locating and Engaging Non-Enrolled Students and Families - Webinar Recording
- February 22, 2021 - Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools
- February 16, 2021 - Instructional Continuity Plan (ICP) Request for Application
- December 9, 2020 - Can We Say This Is Evidence-Based?
- December 7, 2020 - High Quality Curriculum for Reading and Civics
- December 3, 2020 - Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Request for Applications (RFA) for Renewability
- December 1, 2020 - EO Updates for Charter Schools
- December 1, 2020 - EO Updates for Private Schools
- November 30, 2020 - Guidance of Florida Department of Education Order No. 2020-EO-07
- October 9, 2020 - COVID-19 Test Kits - Training Webinar
- October 5, 2020 - Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Distance Education
- September 24, 2020 - Expanding Access to Mental Health and Telehealth Student Services in Florida Public Schools
- September 17, 2020 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- September 16, 2020 - Conference Call with Commissioner Corcoran Regarding Enrollment Trends
- September 1, 2020 - Free Optional Progress Monitoring Tool Available to Public Schools
- August 31, 2020 - Restart Planning for Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers
- August 24, 2020 - Best Practices for Reopening Schools
- August 24, 2020 - Best Practices for Reopening Schools - Slide Deck (PPT)
- August 24, 2020 - Best Practices for Reopening Schools - Webinar Recording
- The attachments are as follows:
- Student COVID-19 Agreement/Attestation ENG SPA - Slide 6 (PDF)
- Policy 8450 – Slide 5 (PDF)
- Operating Protocols to Board Policy 8450 – Slide 5 (PDF)
- School Bus Checklist – Slide 8 (PDF)
- School Checklist – Slide 7 (PDF)
- DOC (District Operations Center) – Slide 9 (PDF)
- Back to School Checklist for Student and Parents – Slide 4 (PDF)
- Cleaning Products – Slide 8 (PDF)
- Employee Exposure Guidance – Slide 11 (PDF)
- August 19, 2020 - Update with the FCS Presidents
- August 18, 2020 - Responding to Reopening Questions from School District Superintendents
- August 13, 2020 - Superintendent Discussion with Commissioner Corcoran
- August 10, 2020 - Guidance for DJJ Schools
- July 16, 2020 - State and Local Coordination in Developing World-Class Mental Health Plans for Florida’s Students and Families
- July 9, 2020 - Rising K Summer Program
- July 8, 2020 - Re-Opening K-12 Schools Follow-up
- July 7, 2020 - Re-Opening K-12 Schools Follow-Up
- July 6, 2020 - 2020-EO-06: Further Guidance for Closing Achievement Gaps and Creating Safe Spaces for Learning
- July 6, 2020 - 2020-EO-06: Further Guidance for Closing Achievement Gaps and Creating Safe Spaces for Learning - Slide Deck (PDF)
- July 6, 2020 - 2020-EO-06: Further Guidance for Closing Achievement Gaps and Creating Safe Spaces for Learning - Webinar Recording
- July 6, 2020: FDOE Order No. 2020-EO-06 - Reopening K-12 Schools (PDF)
- June 22, 2020 - Rising Kindergarten Summer Program Workgroup
- June 18, 2020 - Reopening Florida’s K-12 Nonpublic Schools
- June 15, 2020 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Pandemic: Public Assistant (PA) Guidance for Public Education Institutions
- June 12, 2020 - Summer Voluntary Pre-K (VPK)
- June 11, 2020 - Next Steps on Re-Opening Technical Colleges - State Colleges
- June 11, 2020 - Next Steps on Re-Opening K-12
Approved K-12 District Re-Opening Plans
If you have trouble accessing the below files please reach out to that County directly.
- Alachua County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Baker County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Bay County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Bradford County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Brevard County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Broward County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Calhoun County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Charlotte County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Citrus County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Clay County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Clay County Assurances (PDF)
- Collier County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Columbia County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- DeSoto County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Dixie County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Duval County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Escambia County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- FAMU Lab School Reopening Plan (PDF)
- FAU Lab School Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Flagler County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Franklin County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- FSU Lab School (Leon) Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Gadsden County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Gilchrist County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Glades County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Glades County Assurances (PDF)
- Gulf County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Hamilton County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Hardee County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Hendry County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Hernando County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Highlands County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Hillsborough County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Holmes County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Holmes County Assurances (PDF)
- Indian River County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Jackson County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Jefferson County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Lafayette County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Lake County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Lee County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Leon County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Levy County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Liberty County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Madison County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Manatee County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Marion County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Marion County Assurances (PDF)
- Martin County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Miami-Dade County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Monroe County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Nassau County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Okaloosa County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Okeechobee County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Orange County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Osceola County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Palm Beach County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Pasco County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Pinellas County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Polk County Reopening Plan
- Putnam County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Santa Rosa County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Sarasota County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Seminole County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- St. Johns County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- St. Lucie County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Sumter County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Sumter County Assurances (PDF)
- Suwannee County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Taylor County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- UF Lab School Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Union County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Volusia County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Wakulla County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Walton County Reopening Plan (PDF)
- Washington County Reopening Plan (PDF)
July 9, 2020: 2020-21 Florida’s Optional Innovative Plan Template (Word)
Approved Spring 2021 Education Plans
- Alachua County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Baker County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Bay County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Bradford County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Brevard County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Broward County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Calhoun County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Charlotte County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Citrus County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Clay County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Collier County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Columbia County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- DeSoto County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Dixie County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Duval County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Escambia County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- FAMU DRS Lab School Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- FAU Lab School Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Flagler County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Franklin County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- FSU-Broward Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- FSUS Leon Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Gadsden County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Glades County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Gilchrist County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Gulf County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Hamilton County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Hardee County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Hendry County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Hernando County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Highlands County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Hillsborough County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Holmes County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Indian River County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Jackson County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Jefferson County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Lafayette County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Lake County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Lee County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Leon County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Levy County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Liberty County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Madison County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Manatee County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Marion County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Martin County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Miami-Dade County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Monroe County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Nassau County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Okaloosa County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Okeechobee County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Orange County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Osceola County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Palm Beach County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Pasco County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Pinellas County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Polk County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Putnam County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Santa Rosa County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Sarasota County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Seminole County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- St. Johns County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- St. Lucie County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Sumter County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Suwannee County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Taylor County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- UF Lab School Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Union County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Volusia County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Wakulla County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Walton County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
- Washington County Spring 2021 Education Plan (PDF)
Spring 2021 Education Plan and Assurances Template (Word)
2019-2020
Florida Executive/Emergency Orders | State of Florida Guidance | FDOE Webinars
The Florida Department of Education worked diligently to address the unprecedented challenges associated with COVID-19 during the spring of the 2019-20 school year.
Florida was committed to implementing distance learning for all students, and FDOE worked with each school district to ensure they had the resources necessary to respond to COVID-19.
The information provided below pertains to the 2019-20 school year. For current guidance and information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.fldoe.org/covid-19/info-guidance/.
Florida Executive/Emergency Orders
- June 18, 2020: Executive Order Number 20-149: Emergency Management - COVID -19 - Primary and General Elections (PDF)
- June 11, 2020: FDOE Order No. 2020-EO-05 - Bright Futures (PDF)
- June 11, 2020: FDOE Order No. 2020-EO-04 - Summer VPK (PDF)
- May 22, 2020: Executive Order Number 20-131: Addresses Youth Activities (PDF)
- May 19, 2020: FDOE Order No. 2020-EO-03 (PDF)
- May 19, 2020: DOE Emergency Order 2020-EO-02 Updates on Dual Enrollment (PDF)
- May 13, 2020: Florida Department of Education Webinar K-12 and CTE Topics - FDOE Order #2020-EO-02 (PDF)
- May 13, 2020: Department of Education Order 2020-EO-02 (PDF)
- March 23, 2020: Florida Department of Education Emergency Order No.2020-EO-1 (PDF)
- March 13, 2020: DEM Order NO. 20-004, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PDF)
- March 10, 2020: Governor’s March 10th Executive Order 20-52
- March 1, 2020: Governor’s March 1st Executive Order 20-51
- Preparación de Florida para COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - 03/03/20 (PDF)
State of Florida Guidance
- June 11, 2020: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Recommendations to Safely Reopen Florida’s Education System
- May 21, 2020: School Safety Update (PDF)
- May 20, 2020: Accountability Update (PDF)
- May 13, 2020: Postsecondary Dual Enrollment, Developmental Education, Finance and CTE (PDF)
- May 11, 2020: Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 While Serving Migratory Children (PDF)
- May 6, 2020: Instructional Hours (PDF)
- May 5, 2020: Mental and Behavioral Health and Telehealth Services for Florida Students (PDF)
- April 23, 2020: Early Learning & Workforce Education: Re-Opening Florida’s Economy (PDF)
- April 22, 2020: Opening Florida’s Schools to Re-Open Florida’s Economy (PDF)
- 22 de abril: Abrir las escuelas de Florida para reabrir la economía de Florida (Word)
- April 13, 2020: At Home Testing for Industry Certifications (PDF)
- April 13, 2020: Department of Education/Office of Early Learning Q & A Guidance – Child Care Services for First Responders and Health Care Workers (PDF)
- April 9, 2020: School-Based Counseling, Health and Related Services in a Remote Learning Environment (PDF)
- 3 de abril: Departamento de Niños y Familias de Florida- Preguntas frecuentes sobre cuidado infantil (FAQ) (Word)
- April 2, 2020: Cyber Security Best Practices & FBI Warning Following Several Reports of Video, Teleconference Hacks (PDF)
- April 2, 2020: Message from Commissioner Richard Corcoran on Distance Learning Resources (PDF)
- 2 de abril de 2020: Mensaje del Comisionado Richard Corcoran sobre Recursos de aprendizaje a distancia (PDF)
- April 2, 2020: Career and Technical Education and Adult Education Program COVID-19 Updates (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: 2020-91 Executive Order re: Essential Services and Activities During COVID-19 Emergency (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Q&A Guidance for DCAE & FCS (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: DOE Guidance to Direct Support Organizations; Coronavirus (COVID-19) (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: FLVS Flex (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: Manatee District To Demonstrate Expansion of Free Wi-Fi Access (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: Distance Learning Resources (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: Florida Department of Education (FDOE) – Division of Blind Services (DBS) Question & Answer Guidance for Community Rehabilitation Providers (CRPs) (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: DOE Guidance to Direct Support Organizations; Coronavirus (COVID-19) (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: Just for Teachers April 2020 Newsletter (PDF)
- March 31, 2020: Extension of K-12 School Campus Closures Through May 1, 2020 (PDF)
- March 31, 2020: Postsecondary CTE and Adult Program Updates (PDF)
- March 24, 2020: Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Q&A Guidance for Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Schools (PDF)
- March 24, 2020: Device Distribution - Memo to Superintendents (PDF)
- March 19, 2020: FLVS Virtual Teacher Training (PDF)
- March 19, 2020: Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Q&A Guidance (PDF)
- March 18, 2020: Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) Supplemental Questions and Answers Unanticipated School Closures and Non-Congregated Feeding 2019- 2020 SY (PDF)
- March 17, 2020: Florida Department of Education Announces Additional Guidance for the 2019-20 School Year
- March 14, 2020: State University System COVID-19 Update (PDF)
- March 13, 2020: 2020 Florida School District Spring Break and Extra Week Break Schedule as of 3/13/2020 (PDF)
- March 13, 2020: Department of Education (FDOE) Q&A Guidance Regarding COVID-19 (PDF)
- March 13, 2020: Update National School Lunch Program (Word)
- March 13, 2020: Message to Florida College Presidents (PDF)
- March 13, 2020: Message to Superintendents (PDF)
- March 12, 2020: Florida Virtual School® Offering School Districts Teacher Training to Prepare for Online Learning Environment in the Event of School Closures
- March 11, 2020: State University System Statement on COVID-19 (PDF)
- March 11, 2020: Florida College System - COVID-19 Update (PDF)
- March 11, 2020: K-12 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates (PDF)
- March 11, 2020: Florida Department of Education Private School COVID-19 Q&A (PDF)
- March 11, 2020: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- March 10, 2020: 10 Ways Schools Can Prepare for COVID-19
FDOE Webinars
- May 21, 2020 - School Safety Update
- May 20, 2020 - K-12 Accountability Update
- May 19, 2020 - Dual Enrollment
- May 13, 2020: Postsecondary Dual Enrollment, Developmental Education, Finance and CTE
- May 13, 2020: Florida Department of Education Webinar K-12 and CTE Topics
- May 6, 2020: Office of Independent Education & Parental Choice Webinar (PDF)
- 6 de mayo: Seminario web de la Oficina de Educación Independiente y Elección de Padres (PDF)
- April 21, 2020: School Improvement Webinar (PDF)
- April 17, 2020: Florida Department of Education Webinar (PDF)
- April 15, 2020: Division of Florida Colleges and Division of Career and Adult Education Updates Webinar (PDF)
- April 14, 2020: Florida Department of Education Webinar (PDF)
- April 7, 2020: Blind Services COVID-19 Webinar Logistics (PDF)
- March 26, 2020 Superintendents Call: Supporting English Language Learners (PDF)
- March 25, 2020 Superintendents Call: Federal Programs (Title Programs, Perkins V, WIOA) (PDF)
- March 24, 2020 Superintendents Call: Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS) (PDF)