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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to postsecondary education; providing legislative findings; creating s. 1004.0983, F.S.; providing definitions; requiring Florida College System institutions and state universities to report specified information; requiring such information to be deidentified and aggregated by specified categories; prohibiting the boards of trustees of such institutions from delegating such responsibilities; authorizing the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors to adopt rules and regulations, respectively; creating s. 1004.0984, F.S.; defining the term "institution"; prohibiting Florida College System institutions and state universities from requiring specified persons to participate in training that endorses specified concepts; providing construction; providing that specified violations by certain persons create a cause of action for specified relief and recovery of certain fees and costs; providing for specified forms of relief; creating s. 1004.0985, F.S.; requiring Florida College System institutions and state universities to maintain websites that publish specified information; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that Florida College System institutions and state universities report deidentified and aggregated admissions data, including applicant numbers, standardized test scores (like the SAT or ACT), and Grade Point Averages (GPAs), broken down by race, ethnicity, and sex, to the Department of Education annually, with the boards of trustees being directly responsible for this reporting. Furthermore, it prohibits these institutions from requiring any individual to participate in training that endorses specific concepts outlined in state law, though objective discussion of these concepts within broader training is permitted; individuals subjected to such prohibited training can file civil lawsuits seeking various forms of relief, including damages and attorney fees, and official immunity will not be a defense in these cases. Finally, the bill requires these institutions to maintain publicly accessible websites that publish detailed information about their courses, including syllabi and lecture materials, as well as lists and mission statements for all recognized student clubs and organizations.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Now in Careers & Workforce Subcommittee (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1555 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1555/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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