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FL H1093
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Esteban Bovo
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AI Summary
- Creates Florida Statute 1006.72 requiring state universities and Florida colleges to interview at least one qualified minority applicant when hiring a head athletic coach or athletic director
- Defines "minority applicant" as persons with origins in black African racial groups, Hispanic culture, Far East/Southeast Asia/Indian Subcontinent/Pacific Islands, or American Indian/Alaskan Native populations
- Provides an exception when an institution is unable to identify a qualified minority applicant willing to interview, which serves as an affirmative defense against violation claims
- Authorizes the State Board of Education and Board of Governors to adopt rules implementing this requirement for the Florida College System and State University System respectively
- Takes effect July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Diversity in Hiring of Athletic Coaches/Directors
Last Action
Died in Committee on State Universities & Private Colleges Policy (EPC)
4/30/2010
Committee Referrals
State Universities & Private Colleges Policy3/1/2010
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