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FL S1940

FL S1940
Public Records and Public Meetings/School Safety


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Introduced
02/28/2018
In Committee
03/05/2018
Crossed Over
03/05/2018
Passed
03/07/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/09/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing exemptions from public records requirements for the identity of a reporting party and any information received through the mobile suspicious activity reporting tool which is held by the Department of Law Enforcement, law enforcement agencies, or school officials; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for portions of meetings of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission at which exempt or confidential and exempt information is discussed; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information that would identify whether a particular individual has been appointed as a safe-school officer; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity, etc.

AI Summary

This bill provides several exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements related to school safety measures. Specifically, it exempts the identity of individuals who report suspicious activities through a mobile reporting tool, as well as any other information received through the tool, from public records. It also exempts portions of meetings of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission where exempt or confidential information is discussed from public meetings requirements. Additionally, the bill exempts information that would identify whether an individual has been appointed as a "safe-school officer" from public records. The purpose of these exemptions is to encourage reporting of potential threats, protect the privacy of individuals involved, and ensure the effective functioning of the school safety commission and the safe-school officer program.

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2018-1 (on 03/09/2018)

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