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FL S0646
Bill
Status
5/14/2014
Primary Sponsor
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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AI Summary
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Amends section 1006.52, Florida Statutes to save the public records exemption for postsecondary education and applicant records from repeal under the Open Government Sunset Review Act.
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Maintains that student education records as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and applicant records remain confidential and exempt from public records requirements.
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Clarifies that applicant records are those directly related to individuals applying for admission to public postsecondary institutions who have not yet attended, and maintained by the institution or its authorized representatives.
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Requires education records released to the Auditor General or Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability to be used and maintained in accordance with FERPA.
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Takes effect October 1, 2014, removing the October 2, 2014 sunset date that would have caused the exemption to expire.
Legislative Description
OGSR/Postsecondary Education Records and Applicant Records
Last Action
Chapter No. 2014-11
5/14/2014