The bill seeks to improve administrative efficiency and fiscal transparency within Florida's public schools by amending various sections of the Florida Statutes. Key provisions include exempting district school boards from certain rule adoption requirements, allowing them to adopt rules with public input at meetings without adhering to the usual requirements. The Department of Education is tasked with informing district superintendents about their ability to petition for declaratory statements and maintaining a list of statutory and rule requirements. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for district school boards to employ an internal auditor under specific circumstances and eliminates the need for school financial reports to be included in student handbooks. Other amendments focus on compliance for innovation schools of technology, attendance policies for Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Programs, and the assessment schedule notification process.

Further changes include provisions for the allocation of Title I funds, allowing districts to offer financial incentives to attract qualified teachers, and expanding the purposes for which school boards can levy additional taxes. The bill also introduces a new concept of "instructional multiyear contracts" for teachers, modifies the qualifications for nondegreed teachers in career and technical education, and updates the eligibility requirements for the Teacher Apprenticeship Program. Additionally, it revises the renewal process for professional certificates, extending the validity period for highly effective teachers and allowing for the use of specific training towards renewal. Overall, the bill aims to streamline operations, enhance accountability, and improve educational practices within Florida's school districts.

Statutes affected:
S 320 Filed: 120.81, 1001.42, 1002.20, 1002.33, 1002.451, 1002.61, 1002.63, 1006.40, 1011.14, 1011.60, 1011.69, 1012.39, 1013.19, 1013.35, 1013.45, 163.3180, 1002.68, 1003.631, 1004.85, 1012.552, 1012.586, 1012.98, 1013.62