This bill amends Section 1008.23 of the Florida Statutes, focusing on the confidentiality of examination and assessment instruments. It deletes a duplicative exemption from public records requirements and expands the existing exemption to include such instruments held by public schools, district school boards, Florida College System institutions, state universities, boards of trustees, the Department of Education, the State Board of Education, and the Board of Governors. The bill also requires the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors to establish rules for the retention and disposal of these records, while removing a previous requirement for them to adopt rules governing access to records.

Additionally, the bill allows specified entities to disclose exempt information to one another and mandates that public schools and other educational institutions disclose confidential information to the Department of Education and relevant boards upon request. The scheduled repeal of the exemption is extended to October 2, 2031. The Legislature emphasizes the public necessity of keeping these examination and assessment instruments confidential to prevent cheating and maintain the integrity of educational assessments.

Statutes affected:
S 7022 Filed: 1008.23