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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to education; amending s. 212.055, F.S.; requiring that certain surtax revenues which are shared with school districts must also be shared with charter schools on a proportionate basis in accordance with certain provisions; providing applicability; amending s. 1002.33, F.S.; requiring a charter school sponsor to use a standard monitoring tool to monitor and review a charter school; requiring school districts to provide charter schools with specified information relating to public school funding by a specified date annually; requiring school districts to provide a summary report of specified revenues to the Department of Education and post such report on their websites by a specified date annually; amending s. 1002.333, F.S.; defining the term "sponsoring entity"; providing that a hope operator must submit a notice of intent to open a school of hope to the sponsoring entity, rather than the school district; requiring the sponsoring entity, rather than the school district, to enter into a performance-based agreement with a hope operator; requiring a school of hope to provide the sponsoring entity, rather than the school district, with a financial statement summary sheet; providing that specified provisions relating to performance- hb1115 -03-e1based agreements and disputes apply to sponsoring entities, rather than district school boards and school districts; amending s. 1002.394, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; amending s. 1003.4282, F.S.; deleting provisions providing for the award of a certificate of completion to certain students; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 1003.433, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; amending s. 1007.263, F.S.; revising the student eligibility criteria for enrollment in certificate career education programs; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill introduces several significant changes to education regulations in Florida, focusing on charter schools, school funding, and academic requirements. The bill requires that certain local government infrastructure surtax revenues shared with school districts must also be proportionately shared with eligible charter schools, with specific guidelines for allocation and expenditure. It mandates that school districts provide charter schools detailed information about shared revenues annually and submit summary reports to the Department of Education. The bill also modifies provisions related to Schools of Hope, shifting some responsibilities from school districts to sponsoring entities like state universities and Florida College System institutions. Additionally, the legislation removes the option for students to receive a certificate of completion, instead focusing on helping students meet standard high school diploma requirements. The bill also revises student eligibility criteria for certificate career education programs and makes various technical and conforming changes to existing education statutes. These changes aim to provide more transparency, support, and opportunities for charter schools and students, with most provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Education & Employment Committee (House), Education Administration Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in returning Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1105 (Ch. 2025-109) (on 06/16/2025)
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