The bill CS/CS/HB 1071 introduces significant amendments to Florida's education laws, focusing on various aspects of school funding, instructional content, and safety measures. It establishes a new section, 1001.325, which prohibits public schools from using funds to purchase memberships or services from organizations that discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or religion. The bill also restricts the use of state or federal funds for programs advocating diversity, equity, and inclusion, while allowing student-led organizations to receive funding under specific conditions. Additionally, it mandates the maintenance of FDA-approved epinephrine delivery devices in schools and provides liability protections for personnel administering these devices during emergencies.

Moreover, the bill modifies admissions criteria for charter and developmental research schools to emphasize merit without regard to race or national origin, and it allows parents to opt their children out of certain health education topics. It enhances accountability by requiring school districts to submit improvement plans and monthly reports on instructional personnel and student attendance. The bill also introduces new health education requirements and mandates that school districts develop comprehensive mathematics instruction plans. Overall, the legislation aims to improve educational standards, enhance safety, and ensure inclusivity within Florida's educational system.

Statutes affected:
H 1071 Filed: 1002.42, 1002.421, 1002.55, 1002.61, 1002.63, 1002.82, 1002.88, 1002.91, 1003.46, 1006.07, 1006.38, 1008.2125
H 1071 c1: 1001.42, 1001.452, 1002.32, 1002.33, 1002.42, 1002.421, 1002.55, 1002.61, 1002.63, 1002.82, 1002.88, 1002.91, 1003.25, 1003.435, 1003.46, 1006.07, 1006.38, 1008.2125, 1013.03
H 1071 c2: 1001.42, 1001.452, 1002.32, 1002.33, 1002.42, 1002.421, 1002.55, 1002.61, 1002.63, 1002.82, 1002.88, 1002.91, 1003.25, 1003.435, 1003.46, 1006.07, 1006.20, 1006.38, 1008.2125, 1011.69