This bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to school district reporting requirements, particularly concerning background screenings and the handling of arrests involving school personnel. It authorizes specified entities to conduct background screenings on volunteers and mandates that district school boards adopt a policy for the temporary removal of instructional personnel from the classroom within 24 hours of an arrest notification. Additionally, it revises the requirements for law enforcement to notify 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 specified timeframes, 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