The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the status and operational flexibility of charter schools. It establishes that charter schools are considered public facilities for concurrency purposes, allowing them to be included in local comprehensive plans. Developers are authorized to make improvements or contributions to public schools, including charter schools, and receive credits against education impact fees for these contributions, provided the benefiting school is within a 3-mile radius of the development. Additionally, local governments are prohibited from imposing vehicular stacking ordinances that could limit enrollment during school hours.

Further amendments clarify building requirements for charter schools, ensuring they are not subject to more stringent local regulations than those applied to traditional public schools. Local governing authorities cannot require charter schools to obtain special exemptions or approvals under land development codes for allowable uses. The bill aims to streamline the establishment and operation of charter schools, promoting equitable treatment compared to traditional public schools while ensuring compliance with state building codes. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 569 Filed: 1002.33
H 569 c1: 163.3180, 163.31801