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ACADEMICS Establish a Seal of Biliteracy to recognize students who have attained profciency in English and one or more other world languages. CAPITAL FUNDING: Oppose any diversion of Local Discretionary Capital Outlay levy revenue from traditional public schools to charter schools.* SAFETY: Amend F.S. 514.011 to include a portable pool used exclusively for the purpose of providing swimming lessons or related instruction in support of an educational program provided by the local school board as a “private pool” for purposes of the exemptions provided under s. 514.0113.* FACILITIES: Provide local school districts the fexibility to use the Florida Building Code in lieu of the State Requirements for Educational Facilities. Modify the utilization factor for K-8 centers as follows: 100% of FISH for the elementary school student stations, and 95% for the middle school student stations. 6