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What is the Seal of Fine Arts?
House Bill (HB) 523 Section 1003.4321, F.S. Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program for high school graduates is established within the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to:
- Recognize high school graduates who have met exemplary benchmarks in fine arts coursework,
- Encourage students to develop an exemplary level of proficiency in the performing or visual arts.
This program was approved by the Florida State Board of Education in 2024.
To be eligible, students must:
- earn a standard high school diploma
- successfully complete at least three year-long courses in dance, music, theatre, or visual arts with a grade of "A" of higher in each course or earned three sequential course credits in such courses with a grade of "A" or higher in each course
- they must also meet at least two additional requirements which can be found HERE
Eligible high school students will be able to earn this seal beginning with the graduating class of 2025.
Click HERE to read the details of the legislation.
Click HERE for Seal Eligibility and Requirement details.
Click HERE for Application Information for current Marion County Seniors.
If you have further questions regarding the Florida Seal of Fine Arts please email [email protected].
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