This bill amends section 1001.42 of the Florida Statutes to establish new requirements for district school boards regarding contracts with third-party entities that handle student data. It introduces a new subsection (29) that mandates school districts to ensure all contracts include specific language emphasizing that Florida is a parental consent state. This means that third-party entities cannot collect or disseminate a child's personal information without the explicit consent of a parent or guardian. Additionally, the bill requires that any data collection efforts be clearly communicated, and that opt-in agreements be published on the school district's website for parental awareness.

Furthermore, the bill outlines additional responsibilities for school districts, including the requirement for third-party entities to disclose any student information collection or dissemination. It stipulates that contracts must be terminated within five days if a violation occurs, and prohibits the offending third-party entity from contracting with any school district in Florida thereafter. School districts are also required to report violations to the Department of Education, which must publish these violations on its website for a minimum of six months. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.