The bill amends section 1006.23 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to hazardous walking conditions for public school students. It revises the criteria that define what constitutes a hazardous walking condition. Specifically, it states that a walking area is considered hazardous if there is not at least a 4-foot-wide space adjacent to the road for students to walk safely, excluding drainage features. Additionally, it introduces new criteria by stating that a walkway along a limited access facility, as defined in section 334.03(12), also qualifies as a hazardous condition. Furthermore, if the road is uncurbed and has a speed limit of 50 miles per hour or greater, the walking area must be set off from the road by at least 3 feet.

The bill also clarifies exceptions to these criteria, indicating that the hazardous walking condition designation does not apply if the road has a traffic volume of less than 180 vehicles per hour per direction during school hours or if it is located in a residential area with a speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 85 Filed: 1006.23
H 85 c1: 1006.23
H 85 c2: 1006.23
H 85 er: 1006.23