FL S1284

Creates the Florida Charter School Association (FCSA) as a not-for-profit corporation; membership is optional for charter schools in the state.

Establishes a board of directors with 5-9 members appointed by the Commissioner of Education based on recommendations from member charter schools.

Requires the FCSA to levy annual assessments on member charter schools not exceeding 2 percent of each school's budget to fund claims from charter school failures and cover administrative costs.

Mandates the FCSA submit a plan of operation to the Department of Education by January 1, 2015, detailing procedures for handling claims, asset management, board meetings, financial records, and member appeals; the department adopts rules if the FCSA fails to submit a suitable plan.

Grants the FCSA authority to pay claims arising within 30 days of a charter school failure and requires the board to notify the department of member schools in financial distress; provides immunity from liability for the FCSA, member schools, board members, and department officials acting under this section.