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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Crossed Over
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to school attendance; amending s. 1003.01, F.S.; providing and revising definitions; amending s. 1003.02, F.S.; prohibiting an out-of- school suspension as a punishment for a student's attendance record; amending s. 1003.04, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 1003.21, F.S.; requiring the State Board of Education to adopt rules relating to a certificate of exemption from school attendance requirements; amending s. 1003.24, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 1003.26, F.S.; requiring the state board to adopt a statewide attendance policy; providing requirements for such policy; revising the school district and public school duties and responsibilities relating to the promotion and enforcement and of regular school attendance, including required actions for students who are absent for a specified amount of days or classes; amending ss. 1003.436, 1003.52, and 1006.08, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending ss. 11.45, 39.0016, 327.371, 414.1251, 446.54, 553.865, 984.151, 1001.11, 1002.01, 1002.20, 1002.3105, 1002.33, 1002.394, 1002.395, 1002.42, 1002.43, 1002.44, 1003.03, 1003.4282, 1003.573, 1003.575, 1006.0626, 1006.07, 1008.24, and 1012.2315, F.S.; conforming cross-references to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes significant changes to Florida's school attendance laws, focusing on improving student attendance tracking, intervention strategies, and policy implementation. The bill requires the State Board of Education to adopt a statewide attendance policy that provides guidance on determining types of absences, early identification of chronically absent students, and reporting requirements. The legislation prohibits out-of-school suspensions as a punishment for a student's attendance record and introduces new definitions for terms like "absence," "chronic absenteeism," and "excused absence." The bill establishes a more structured approach to addressing student absences, requiring schools to contact parents, implement intervention strategies, and provide support for students exhibiting patterns of nonattendance. Additionally, the bill updates various cross-references and definitions across multiple sections of Florida's education statutes to ensure consistency with the new attendance policies. The changes aim to improve student engagement, reduce truancy, and provide more comprehensive support for students struggling with regular school attendance.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (12)
Erika Booth (R)*,
Dana Trabulsy (R)*,
Webster Barnaby (R),
Kimberly Daniels (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Johanna López (D),
Danny Nix (R),
Susan Plasencia (R),
Alex Rizo (R),
Mitch Rosenwald (D),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Susan L. Valdés (R),
Last Action
Died in Rules (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1367 |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1367/Analyses/h1367e.EEC.PDF |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1367/Analyses/h1367d.EEC.PDF |
| Analysis - PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1367/Analyses/h1367c.PKB.PDF |
| Analysis - PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1367/Analyses/h1367b.PKB.PDF |
| Analysis - Education Administration Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1367/Analyses/h1367a.EAS.PDF |
| Analysis - Education Administration Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1367/Analyses/h1367.EAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1367/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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