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FL H0773

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the Hernando County School Board resolution, originally approved by voters on March 10, 1992, that changed the Superintendent of Schools from an elected position to an appointed position
  • Requires the Hernando County Superintendent of Schools to be elected in a partisan election to a 4-year term, beginning with the 2028 general election
  • Mandates a referendum during the 2024 primary election for Hernando County voters to approve or reject the change back to an elected superintendent
  • The Hernando County Supervisor of Elections shall conduct the referendum in accordance with the Florida Election Code
  • The repeal of the appointed superintendent provision takes effect only upon approval by a majority vote of qualified Hernando County electors in the 2024 primary referendum

Legislative Description

Hernando County School District, Hernando County

Last Action

Chapter No. 2023-328

7/7/2023

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/21/2023
Choice & Innovation Subcommittee3/14/2023
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee2/21/2023

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