The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to enhance school district reporting requirements regarding background screenings and employee arrests. It authorizes specified entities to conduct background screenings on volunteers at their discretion and mandates district school boards to adopt a policy for the temporary removal of instructional personnel from the classroom within 24 hours of an arrest notification. Additionally, it revises the notification requirements for law enforcement agencies to inform school authorities when an employee is arrested for certain offenses, including felonies and specific misdemeanors.

Furthermore, the bill requires instructional and administrative personnel to self-report any arrests or judgments within 48 hours, ensuring that such self-reports are not considered admissions of guilt. It also emphasizes the need for school districts to comply with confidentiality provisions when handling sealed and expunged records. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1374 Filed: 1012.797, 1012.799
S 1374 c1: 1012.797, 1012.799
S 1374 er: 1012.797, 1012.799