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Introduced
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to private school facilities; amending s. 1002.42, F.S.; providing that certain private schools are considered a permitted use in certain zoning districts; authorizing certain private schools to operate in facilities that meet specified requirements; requiring certain private schools operating in such facilities to meet specified Florida Fire Prevention Code standards; providing that completion of a specified evaluation system with certain ratings by specified persons constitutes evidence of compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code for such private schools; authorizing the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Florida law to allow private schools with 150 or fewer students to be considered a permitted use in commercial or mixed-use zoning districts without needing to rezone or obtain special exceptions, and without having to meet certain mitigation requirements or conditions. Furthermore, these smaller private schools can operate in existing facilities that are currently classified as assembly, day care, mercantile, or business occupancies, provided they meet the standards for existing educational occupancies under the Florida Fire Prevention Code, which is adopted by the State Fire Marshal. Compliance with this code can be demonstrated by completing a specific fire safety evaluation system, with a determination of achieving at least an "at least equivalent" conclusion, by a licensed professional engineer or architect. The State Fire Marshal is also authorized to create rules to implement these provisions, and the act will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (2)
Education & Employment Committee (House), Education Administration Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
House Floor Amendment #556789 - (on 03/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/833 |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/833/Amendment/556789/PDF | |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/833/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/833/Analyses/h0833a.EEC.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/833/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Education Administration Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/833/Analyses/h0833.EAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/833/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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