This bill amends existing Florida statutes related to charter schools, specifically section 1002.33 and section 1011.801. It revises the application process for conversion charter schools, allowing a broader range of applicants, including municipalities seeking to establish job engine charter schools. The bill mandates that colleges or state universities provide written notice of denial when rejecting applications for conversion charter schools, and it clarifies the enrollment preferences for students, including those attending job engine charter schools. Additionally, it prohibits district school boards from charging rental or leasing fees for conversion schools and requires municipalities to negotiate such fees with the district school board.

Furthermore, the bill expands the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to include charter schools, allowing them to apply for grants to support career and technical education programs. The State Board of Education is tasked with considering applications from job engine charter schools for rulemaking purposes. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 140 c1: 1011.801
S 140 c2: 1011.801