This bill amends section 1002.333 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to educational facilities, particularly focusing on "schools of hope." Key revisions include the removal of provisions that previously allowed schools of hope to co-locate with other schools in public facilities and required school districts to permit these schools to use underused or surplus facilities. Additionally, the bill eliminates the requirement for students enrolled in schools of hope to be counted in the school district's total capital outlay membership and removes the provision that allowed hope operators to use educational facilities at no cost.

The bill also revises the definitions related to persistently low-performing schools and schools of hope. It clarifies that a school of hope must serve students from persistently low-performing schools or those residing in Florida Opportunity Zones, while also ensuring that local governing authorities treat these schools equitably compared to public schools. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026.