FL H1039

Amends Florida's zero-tolerance policy law to require school districts to report only acts that pose a serious threat to school safety to law enforcement, while handling other acts through school discipline systems.

Prohibits arrest or referral of students to juvenile or criminal justice systems for petty acts of misconduct and misdemeanors unless failure to do so would endanger physical safety of other students or staff, with written documentation required.

Requires school districts to assign expelled students to disciplinary programs during expulsion periods and mandates submission of zero-tolerance policies to the Department of Education by August 1 annually.

Makes distribution of safe schools funds in fiscal year 2013-2014 and beyond contingent on school district compliance with reporting procedures and Department of Education approval of policies that limit juvenile justice referrals.

Authorizes safe schools funds to be used for after-school programs, conflict resolution, alternative schools, suicide prevention, bullying prevention, and school resource officers, with districts required to report fund expenditures to the Department of Education.