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FL S0396

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Community Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Joint-use agreements may specify facilities, dates, times of use, terms and conditions, and may require the other party to maintain liability insurance of at least $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident.

  • Allows district school boards to enter into agreements with counties, municipalities, or Florida College System institutions to develop and operate joint community projects with similar indemnification and insurance requirements.

  • Provides that joint-use agreements may include full indemnification of the district school board for any damages arising from the joint use.

  • Clarifies that Section 1012.467 does not apply to shared property when no school-sponsored or school-related programs are in progress, and does not waive sovereign immunity beyond the limited waiver in Section 768.28.

Legislative Description

Joint Use and Public Access of Public School Facilities and Joint Community Projects

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/11/2014
Community Affairs3/31/2014
Education12/9/2013

Full Bill Text

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