The bill establishes new reporting and training requirements for Florida College System institutions and state universities, aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in postsecondary education. It creates three new sections in the Florida Statutes: Section 1004.0983 mandates that these institutions report deidentified admissions data, including applicant demographics and academic performance metrics, to the Department of Education annually. The board of trustees of each institution is prohibited from delegating this reporting responsibility. Additionally, the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors are authorized to adopt relevant rules and regulations.
Section 1004.0984 prohibits institutions from requiring individuals to participate in training that endorses specific concepts related to discrimination, while allowing for objective discussions of these concepts in broader training contexts. Violations of this provision can lead to civil actions for various forms of relief, including compensatory and punitive damages. Lastly, Section 1004.0985 requires institutions to maintain publicly accessible websites that publish detailed course descriptions, syllabi, and information about recognized clubs and organizations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.