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This bill creates a new section of Florida law (490.017) establishing specific exemptions for meetings and records of the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists Commission. The bill allows the commission to hold closed meetings and keep records confidential when discussing sensitive topics such as personnel matters, potential litigation, contract negotiations, trade secrets, investigative records, and personal privacy concerns. When a meeting or portion of a meeting is closed, the presiding officer must state the reason for closing the meeting and reference the specific exemption, which must be recorded in the minutes. The commission is required to keep detailed minutes of closed meetings that remain sealed and can only be released by a majority vote of the commission or a court order. The public records and meetings exemptions are set to expire on October 2, 2028, unless the Legislature reenacts them. The bill emphasizes that these exemptions are necessary to allow Florida to participate in the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, as the compact requires certain discussions to be kept confidential. The bill's implementation is contingent on the passage of related legislation (HB 327) in the same legislative session.

Health and Social Services

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/329