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Introduced
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
In Committee
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to education; amending s. 810.097, F.S.; defining the term “school bus”; specifying sufficient notice and prior warning for immediate arrest and prosecution for school bus trespassing; amending s. 901.15, F.S.; providing that a law enforcement officer may arrest a person without a warrant when there is probable cause to believe that the person has trespassed upon school grounds or facilities; amending s. 1002.42, F.S.; authorizing a private school in a county that meets certain criteria to construct new facilities on certain property; specifying that such construction is not subject to certain zoning or land use conditions; requiring such construction to meet certain health and safety requirements; amending s. 1002.33, F.S.; requiring a charter school sponsor to use a standard monitoring tool to monitor and review a charter school; amending s. 1002.84, F.S.; authorizing the Redlands Christian Migrant Association to use certain school readiness reimbursement rates; requiring school districts to provide public charter schools with specified information relating to public school funding by specified dates; requiring school districts to provide a report of shared revenues to the Department of Education; requiring that such report be published on a school district’s website; amending s. 1003.4282, F.S.; specifying that certain participation in marching band satisfies the physical education or performing arts credit requirement for a standard high school diploma; amending s. 1006.15, F.S.; authorizing a student in a full-time virtual instruction program to participate on an interscholastic athletic team at a public school in the school district in which the student resides or to develop an agreement to participate at a private school; specifying requirements for such participation; amending s. 1006.195, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; amending s. 1011.71, F.S.; authorizing the use of certain school district tax revenue for liability insurance; requiring the Commissioner of Education to coordinate with school districts selected by the department to implement a policy for a specified school year prohibiting the use of cell phones while on school grounds or engaged in certain activities off school grounds; requiring the department to provide a report to the Legislature before a specified date; providing requirements for the report; requiring that the report include a model policy that school districts and charter schools may adopt; requiring that the report and model policy address the authorized use of cell phones and electronic devices during the school day by certain students; requiring that the report include specified student code of conduct provisions; requiring the department, by a specified date, to establish competencies for a mathematics endorsement aligned with certain strategies; providing requirements for the competencies; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill addresses several aspects of education in Florida, including school safety, charter school operations, student activities, and educational policies. It defines a school bus and provides clearer guidelines for trespassing on school grounds, allowing law enforcement to arrest individuals without a warrant for unauthorized presence on school property or buses. The bill authorizes private schools in certain counties to construct new facilities with fewer zoning restrictions, requires charter school sponsors to use a standard monitoring tool, and mandates that school districts provide more detailed funding information to public charter schools. It also allows students in full-time virtual instruction programs to participate in interscholastic athletic teams at public schools in their district. The bill introduces new provisions for physical education credits, permitting marching band participation to satisfy certain credit requirements. Additionally, the legislation requires the Commissioner of Education to coordinate with six school districts to develop and report on cell phone usage policies during school hours, including a model policy addressing various scenarios for electronic device use. The bill also directs the Department of Education to establish competencies for a mathematics endorsement focusing on evidence-based instructional strategies. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to provide more flexibility, clarity, and support in various educational contexts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (3)
Education Pre-K - 12 (Senate), Rules (Senate), Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 443 (Ch. 2025-106), CS/CS/CS/HB 1105 (Ch. 2025-109), CS/CS/HB 1255 (Ch. 2025-110) (on 04/30/2025)
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