FL S1552

Authorizes parents to enroll children in any public school within their district that has not reached capacity, beginning in 2016-2017 school year, with transportation at district discretion.

Allows parents to enroll children in public schools outside their district that have not reached capacity, with students remaining at chosen school through highest grade level.

Establishes classroom teacher transfer process allowing parents to request student transfers to in-field teachers after October membership survey, with decisions required within 2 weeks.

Adds financial transparency requirement for parents to receive school district annual financial reports showing per-FTE expenditures across general funds, special revenue funds, debt service funds, and capital project funds.

Creates Florida Institute for Charter School Innovation at Florida State University to advance charter school accountability, quality, and innovation, with annual reporting requirements to Governor and Legislature.

Establishes Principal Autonomy Pilot Program allowing up to six school districts to exchange statutory exemptions for performance contracts, providing principals increased fiscal and administrative authority over participating middle and high schools.