FL S1328

Revises charter school capital outlay funding to consist of state appropriations and discretionary millage revenue authorized in s. 1011.71(2), removing previous conditions tied to 2018-2019 baseline funding levels.

Eliminates weighted FTE calculations based on student poverty and disability rates, instead using unweighted FTE for state fund allocation beginning fiscal year 2023-2024.

Adds new eligibility requirements including mandatory written attestation that unencumbered funds and equipment revert upon charter school nonrenewal or termination, and prohibits schools with governing board members having financial interests in lessors.

Phases in school district distribution of discretionary millage revenue to charter schools over five years: 20 percent (2023-2024), 40 percent (2024-2025), 60 percent (2025-2026), 80 percent (2026-2027), and 100 percent (2027-2028 onward).

Requires any purchase, lease-purchase, or lease of property to be at appraised value as determined by an independent state-licensed appraiser, with documentation provided to the department upon request.