Bill > H1419

This bill amends Florida's statute regarding presidential searches for state universities and Florida College System institutions by adding a definition for the term "final group of applicants" and making technical changes to existing law. Specifically, the bill defines a "final group of applicants" as comprising no fewer than two candidates who will receive final consideration for a presidential position. The bill also adjusts the existing public meetings exemption related to identifying and vetting presidential candidates, which allows portions of meetings discussing applicant information to remain confidential and exempt from standard open meetings requirements. This change maintains the privacy of applicants during the presidential search process by preventing the public disclosure of personal identifying information before a final selection is made. The modifications to the statute are technical in nature, primarily clarifying terminology and reorganizing existing subsections, and will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Education

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1419