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Introduced
03/01/2019
03/01/2019
In Committee
03/08/2019
03/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Board of Governors to annually report on the intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity of each institution; requiring the State Board of Education to establish criteria for the review of new facilities and programs at Florida College System institutions for certain purposes; specifying that unexpended funds in a university operating budget may be carried forward, subject to Legislative approval; prohibiting universities and university direct support organizations from constructing, accepting, or purchasing property under certain conditions, etc.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity in Florida's higher education system. It requires the Board of Governors to annually report on these metrics for each state university and develop a trustee training program. The bill also gives the State Board of Education more oversight over new facilities and programs at Florida College System institutions, restricts the use of state funds by direct-support organizations, and requires legislative approval for certain university property acquisitions. Additionally, the bill allows universities to carry forward unexpended funds in their operating budgets, subject to legislative approval.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 190 (Ch. 2019-103) (on 05/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1744 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1744/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1744/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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