This bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to provide exemptions and modifications related to construction projects, particularly those involving public and charter schools. It introduces a new provision that exempts certain construction projects of public facilities, including those on public school grounds, from concurrency requirements, allowing local governments to grant similar exemptions for charter schools. Additionally, it establishes a method for developers to contribute improvements or monetary contributions in lieu of education impact fees, which must be credited at fair market value against the fees.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits local governing authorities from enforcing vehicular stacking ordinances against public and private schools during school hours, ensuring that such regulations do not limit school enrollment. It also restricts local authorities from imposing building requirements on startup charter schools that are more stringent than state requirements, while ensuring equitable treatment of charter schools compared to traditional public schools. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1188 Filed: 1002.33