FL H0277

Creates section 768.072 of Florida Statutes to limit liability for district school boards that open public school facilities to the public through joint-use agreements or public access policies.

District school boards are not liable for civil damages from personal injury, property damage, or death on public school property opened to the public unless gross negligence or intentional misconduct by the school board is a proximate cause.

Authorizes district school boards to enter into joint-use agreements with local governments or private organizations, or adopt public access policies, to enable public access to indoor or outdoor recreation and sports facilities on school property.

Joint-use agreements or public access policies should specify facilities to be used, dates and times of use, terms and conditions of use, and may include provisions regarding liability insurance and indemnification of the school district.

Does not affect liability for injuries or deaths occurring during school hours or school-sponsored activities, and does not waive sovereign immunity beyond the limited waiver in section 768.28; effective July 1, 2014.