MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — The bill was created to increase apprenticeship training opportunities in the Space Coast, and will help students plan for careers, even if they don't want to seek a four-year college degree.
Besides promoting career and technical training, the new law will also require that high schools teach financial literacy and allow students to use computer science courses to help meet math and science graduation requirements.
"We applaud the passage and the signing of this bill," a representative of Space Florida said.
The bill will also provide help for students who want to return to college if they are a few credits short of earning a degree. It requires that schools provide a course in career and education training for middle school students.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.