Bill > H0777

This bill makes several changes to provisions relating to school safety, certification, and discipline of educators in Florida. Specifically, it: - Expands the list of individuals exempt from Level 2 background screenings to include those who have already undergone a background screening through a school district. - Requires school districts to conduct security risk assessments at each public school and report the findings and superintendent's recommendations to the school board and the state Commissioner of Education. - Authorizes the State Board of Education to establish criteria for revoking a student's industry certification or grade. - Expands disqualification from employment for those with certain criminal convictions to apply to all positions with direct student contact, not just instructional personnel and administrators. - Requires part-time teachers to meet the same certification requirements as full-time teachers. - Allows the Education Practices Commission to impose additional disciplinary actions against educators, including denial of certification, probation, and fines. - Requires reporting of certain arrests, rather than just convictions, of certified educators. The overall intent of the bill is to enhance school safety and accountability for certified educators in Florida.

Education

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/777