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FL S2648

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Hill

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 1006.72, Florida Statutes, 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 racial groups of Africa, Hispanic culture, Far East/Southeast Asia/Indian Subcontinent/Pacific Islands, or American Indian/Alaskan Native peoples
  • Provides an exception if an institution cannot identify a qualified minority applicant willing to interview, which serves as an affirmative defense against violations
  • 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
  • Effective date: July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Athletic Coaches and Directors/Diversity in Hiring [SPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Higher Education

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/9/2010

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