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 must be clearly communicated, and opt-in agreements must be made available on the school district's website for parental awareness.

Furthermore, the bill outlines additional responsibilities for school districts, including the obligation to terminate contracts with third-party entities that violate these provisions within five days of a violation being identified. It also prohibits such entities from contracting with any school district in Florida if they commit a violation. School districts are required to report these violations to the Department of Education, which must then publish the violation on its website for a minimum of six months. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.