This bill amends section 1002.33 of the Florida Statutes to revise the application process for conversion charter schools, allowing municipalities to apply for a new category of charter school known as a "job engine charter school" under specific conditions. The bill stipulates that an application for a conversion charter school must be made by parents of enrolled children, and it introduces a requirement that municipalities can apply to convert public schools that have received a grade below an "A" for five consecutive years. Additionally, the bill mandates that conversion charter schools must report annually on their efforts to attract job-producing entities.

The legislation also includes provisions that prohibit school districts from charging rental or leasing fees for facilities used by conversion charter schools and ensures that property associated with the school cannot be removed. Furthermore, it clarifies that any property provided to a charter school must be maintained according to district standards, and any maintenance funds generated by the facility will remain with the conversion school. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.