The bill proposes a transition for the Hillsborough County Public Schools from an appointed superintendent to an elected one. It includes legislative findings that highlight the historical context of this change, noting that the position was previously altered from elected to appointed following a referendum in 1966. The new law stipulates that the Superintendent of Schools will be elected in a partisan election for a four-year term, starting with the general election in 2028.

To facilitate this transition, the bill mandates a referendum during the 2026 general election, where voters will decide whether to implement the change to an elected superintendent. The ballot will include a question asking voters if they support the new law that would allow for the election of the superintendent rather than the current appointment by the School Board. The bill will take effect upon becoming law, but the provisions regarding the elected superintendent will only be enacted if approved by a majority of voters in the upcoming referendum.