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FL H1131

FL H1131
Shared Use of Public School Playground Facilities


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Introduced
03/01/2017
In Committee
03/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/08/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires DOE to provide specified assistance to school districts; creates Shared Use Task Force within DOE; provides purpose, membership, & meeting requirements of task force; provides reporting requirements & expiration of task force.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase public access to school playground facilities for recreational and community use. It requires the Department of Education (DOE) to provide technical assistance to school districts, including creating a shared use toolkit and an online database of resources. The bill also creates a Shared Use Task Force within the DOE to identify barriers and make recommendations to facilitate the shared use of school facilities, especially in high-need communities where at least 50% of children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The task force is composed of representatives from school districts, public health departments, community-based programs in high-need areas, and recreational organizations, and it is required to submit a report to the Florida legislature by June 30, 2018, after which the task force will expire.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (16)

Other Sponsors (1)

PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7069 (Ch. 2017-116) (on 05/05/2017)

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