FL H0527

Authorizes the Department of Education to provide equipment, funds, and other support to television stations owned and operated by district school boards and licensed by the Federal Communications Commission as of January 1, 2012.

Requires funds provided to district school board television stations be used for educational television programming including curriculum-based instruction, citizen participation programming, music and fine arts, and coverage of public hearings and governmental meetings.

Prohibits funding television stations that provide programming specifically designed to further the principles of a particular religion.

Amends sections 1001.25 and 1001.26 of Florida Statutes to include district school board television stations in the public broadcasting program system alongside existing tax-supported and nonprofit facilities.

Takes effect July 1, 2013.