The bill CS/CS/HB 1255 amends various sections of Florida Statutes, primarily focusing on the removal of the Florida School for Competitive Academics from legal frameworks and requirements, including audit obligations and definitions of public employers. The bill repeals sections related to this school, effectively eliminating its oversight within the state's education system. In contrast, it introduces new provisions to enhance recruitment in the career service system through apprenticeship programs, updates the composition of certain councils, and revises educational policies, including those concerning corporal punishment and charter school operations.
Additionally, the bill modifies reporting requirements and definitions related to apprenticeship programs, updates the eligibility criteria for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, and emphasizes the need for background screening for private school employees. It establishes a uniform waiting list for early learning programs based on family income and outlines the responsibilities of school principals regarding student discipline. The legislation aims to improve accountability, representation, and safety within Florida's educational framework while addressing high-demand teacher needs and enhancing the overall governance of educational institutions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with certain provisions becoming effective immediately upon enactment.
Statutes affected: H 1255 Filed: 1001.03, 1002.40, 1003.42, 1004.04, 1007.27, 1008.365, 1008.366, 1011.58, 1012.07, 1012.22, 1012.315, 1012.586, 1012.77
H 1255 c1: 216.251, 447.203, 1000.04, 1000.40, 1001.03, 1001.20, 1001.452, 1002.33, 1002.394, 1002.395, 1002.71, 1003.05, 1003.41, 1003.42, 1003.4282, 1004.04, 1007.27, 1008.365, 1012.07, 1012.22, 1012.315, 1012.586, 1012.77
H 1255 c2: 110.211, 125.901, 216.251, 447.203, 1000.04, 1000.40, 1001.03, 1001.20, 1001.452, 1002.394, 1002.395, 1002.71, 1003.05, 1003.41, 1003.42, 1003.4282, 1004.85, 1006.09, 1006.13, 1007.27, 1008.365, 1011.71, 1012.07, 1012.22, 1012.315, 1012.56, 1012.586, 1012.77
H 1255 e1: 110.211, 125.901, 216.251, 446.032, 447.203, 1000.04, 1000.21, 1001.03, 1001.20, 1001.452, 1001.7065, 1002.394, 1002.395, 1002.71, 1002.82, 1002.84, 1002.89, 1003.05, 1003.41, 1003.4201, 1003.4282, 1004.04, 1004.0971, 1006.09, 1006.13, 1007.27, 1008.25, 1008.365, 1009.8962, 1011.71, 1012.07, 1012.22, 1012.315, 1012.77, 1013.30, 1009.531
H 1255 er: 110.211, 125.901, 216.251, 446.032, 447.203, 1000.04, 1000.21, 1001.03, 1001.20, 1001.452, 1001.7065, 1002.394, 1002.395, 1002.71, 1002.82, 1002.84, 1002.89, 1003.05, 1003.41, 1003.4201, 1003.4282, 1004.04, 1004.0971, 1006.09, 1006.13, 1007.27, 1008.25, 1008.365, 1009.8962, 1011.71, 1012.07, 1012.22, 1012.315, 1012.77, 1013.30, 1009.531