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Introduced
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
In Committee
03/09/2022
03/09/2022
Crossed Over
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to education; amending s. 435.02, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "specified agency"; amending s. 435.12, F.S.; requiring certain employees to submit to rescreening on a specified schedule; amending 800.101, F.S.; providing criminal penalties for certain actions related to specified reports; amending ss. 943.0585 and 943.059, F.S.; prohibiting certain persons from denying criminal history records that have been expunged or sealed; amending s. 1001.4205, F.S.; authorizing members of the Legislature to visit any public school in the legislative district of the member; providing requirements for such visits; amending s. 1002.421, F.S.; revising background screening requirements for certain private schools; amending s. 1004.04, F.S.; revising teacher preparation program core curricula requirements; revising criteria for continued program approval; authorizing the State Board of Education to adopt rules that include certain criteria and authorize continued program approval; requiring the State Board of Education to adopt rules that establish certain continued program approval criteria; revising specified requirements relating to field experiences; amending s. 1004.85, F.S.; revising teacher CS/ preparation program core curricula requirements; requiring certain program candidates to complete a minimum period of field experience, as determined by the State Board of Education; revising criteria for continued program approval; authorizing the State Board of Education to adopt rules that include certain criteria and authorize continued program approval; requiring the State Board of Education to adopt rules that establish certain continued program approval criteria; amending s. 1012.22, F.S.; requiring certain compensation to be included in calculating certain salary adjustments; amending s. 1012.315, F.S.; revising screening requirements for specified individuals; providing applicability; amending s. 1012.32, F.S.; revising the procedure for background screenings; deleting the right to appeal certain terminations; revising provisions specifying financial responsibility and reimbursement for background screenings; amending s. 1012.34, F.S.; providing that certain procedures relating to a school district's instructional, administrative, and supervisory personnel set the standards of service to be offered to the public and are not subject to collective bargaining; amending s. 1012.465, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. CS/ 1012.467, F.S.; repealing certain reciprocity provisions on a specified date; amending s. 1012.56, F.S.; prohibiting certain persons from having specified responsibilities before the results of a background screening are available; requiring certain provisions to be implemented by a certain date; providing an exception; providing effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to education laws in Florida. It revises the definition of "specified agency" to include additional educational entities that must conduct background screenings of personnel. The bill requires certain school employees to undergo rescreening on a set schedule and establishes criminal penalties for failing to properly report specified incidents. It prohibits certain individuals from denying expunged or sealed criminal records and authorizes legislators to visit any public school in their district. The bill also revises background screening requirements for private schools, teacher preparation program requirements, and procedures for personnel evaluations and background screenings across various educational entities. Overall, this bill aims to enhance accountability and safety measures within Florida's education system.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (3)
Early Learning and Elementary Education Subcommittee (House), Education and Employment Committee (House), Judiciary Committee (House)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations (on 03/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1203 |
| House Floor Amendment #792779 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1203/Amendment/792779/PDF |
| House Floor Amendment #484809 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1203/Amendment/484809/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1203/BillText/c3/PDF |
| Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1203/Analyses/h1203b.JDC.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1203/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Analysis - Education and Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1203/Analyses/h1203a.EEC.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1203/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Early Learning and Elementary Education Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1203/Analyses/h1203.ELE.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1203/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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