The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to school district personnel and volunteers. It authorizes certain volunteers to undergo background screenings at the discretion of the entities they volunteer for, as specified in the new language added to section 435.12. Additionally, it requires district school boards to adopt a policy for the temporary removal of instructional personnel from the classroom within 24 hours of notification of any felony arrest or misdemeanor involving specific offenses, as outlined in the new provisions of section 1012.22.

Furthermore, the bill revises the reporting requirements for law enforcement regarding educational employees arrested for certain offenses, mandating notification to relevant educational authorities within 48 hours, as stated in the amended section 1012.797. It also requires instructional and administrative personnel to self-report any arrests or final judgments related to specified offenses within 48 hours, ensuring that such reports are not considered admissions of guilt and are not admissible in legal proceedings, as detailed in the updated section 1012.799. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1287 Filed: 1012.797, 1012.799
H 1287 c1: 1012.797, 1012.799
H 1287 c2: 1012.797, 1012.799