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 necessary for public health and safety from concurrency requirements, including those on public school grounds. Additionally, local governments are authorized to grant exemptions from concurrency for construction projects at charter schools. The bill also allows developers to provide contributions in lieu of education impact fees, which can include monetary contributions or improvements, as long as they benefit a public school within a specified radius.

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, ensuring equitable treatment compared to traditional public schools. The bill emphasizes that charter schools should not face additional land use regulations that would not apply to public schools in similar situations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1188 Filed: 1002.33