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This bill amends Florida Statutes to create an exemption from public records requirements for information that would identify individuals certified as school security guards. Specifically, the bill prevents the Department of Law Enforcement, law enforcement agencies, school districts, and charter schools from disclosing details about who has been certified to serve as a school security guard. The exemption will remain in effect until October 2030, unless the Legislature votes to extend it. The bill includes a detailed statement of public necessity, arguing that revealing the identities of school security guards could compromise their safety and effectiveness, potentially undermining their ability to deter or respond to threats in schools. By keeping their certification status confidential, the bill aims to protect both the school security guards and the students they protect. The bill's implementation is contingent on the passage of related legislation (SB 1470) during the same legislative session. Key legal terms in the bill reference Florida Statutes sections 119.07(1) and Article I, Section 24(a) of the State Constitution, which typically govern public records access.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1472