The bill, SB 42, introduces a series of amendments to various sections of Florida Statutes aimed at enhancing clarity, correcting errors, and modernizing legal language across multiple areas. Key changes include the establishment of the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, which provides financial grants for hurricane mitigation improvements, and the introduction of new definitions and responsibilities related to the management of wireless communications facilities. The bill also updates terminology, such as replacing "antennae" with "antennas," and clarifies the roles of local governments in regulating wireless providers, ensuring that they cannot impose unnecessary restrictions on service. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of cooperation between local governments and wireless providers to facilitate the placement of facilities in residential areas.

Furthermore, SB 42 addresses educational initiatives, particularly the New Worlds Reading Initiative, which aims to improve literacy among students by providing free books and establishing a micro-credential program for educators. The bill allows for the transfer of certain tax credits among affiliated corporations and mandates that school districts enhance safety measures, including keeping campus access points locked and designating safe areas for students during emergencies. It also revises the qualifications and screening standards for educators and athletic coaches, ensuring that they meet specific certification requirements. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline processes, improve accountability, and ensure that Florida's statutes reflect current practices and terminology while enhancing educational opportunities and public safety.

Statutes affected:
S 42 Filed: 17.69, 30.61, 39.5035, 39.822, 39.8296, 50.051, 119.071, 121.051, 121.71, 159.8053, 159.811, 175.032, 177.073, 193.703, 196.011, 196.1978, 215.55871, 280.051, 282.709, 284.51, 288.987, 319.30, 320.08058, 322.27, 322.76, 330.41, 331.370, 337.195, 341.302, 373.250, 393.12, 394.468, 395.901, 397.68141, 403.031, 403.086, 403.121, 408.051, 409.909, 409.988, 420.606, 420.6241, 456.0145, 456.4501, 459.0075, 465.022, 466.016, 466.0281, 493.6127, 516.15, 516.38, 517.131, 550.0351, 553.8991, 581.189, 605.0115, 607.0149, 624.27, 624.307, 624.413, 624.4213, 624.424, 624.470, 626.878, 627.410, 629.121, 648.25, 655.0591, 683.06, 709.2209, 715.105, 717.1201, 719.108, 720.303, 720.3033, 720.3075, 738.505, 812.141, 828.30, 921.0022, 938.10, 985.433, 1001.372, 1001.47, 1001.706, 1002.33, 1004.44, 1004.647, 1004.6499, 1004.76, 1009.895, 1012.22, 1012.55
S 42 er: 17.69, 30.61, 39.5035, 39.822, 39.8296, 50.051, 119.071, 121.051, 121.71, 159.8053, 159.811, 175.032, 177.073, 193.703, 196.011, 196.1978, 215.55871, 280.051, 282.709, 284.51, 288.987, 319.30, 320.08058, 322.27, 322.76, 330.41, 331.370, 337.195, 341.302, 373.250, 393.12, 394.468, 395.901, 397.68141, 403.031, 403.121, 408.051, 409.909, 409.988, 420.606, 456.0145, 456.4501, 459.0075, 465.022, 466.016, 466.0281, 493.6127, 516.15, 516.38, 517.131, 550.0351, 553.8991, 581.189, 607.0149, 624.27, 624.307, 624.413, 624.4213, 624.424, 624.470, 626.878, 627.410, 629.121, 648.25, 683.06, 709.2209, 715.105, 717.1201, 719.108, 720.303, 720.3033, 720.3075, 738.505, 812.141, 828.30, 921.0022, 938.10, 985.433, 1001.372, 1001.47, 1001.706, 1002.33, 1004.44, 1004.647, 1004.6499, 1004.76, 1009.895, 1012.22, 1012.55