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FL H1509
Bill
Status
Passed
5/7/2024
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Information identifying whether a person has been certified as a school guardian is exempt from public records requirements under Florida law, whether held by the Department of Law Enforcement, a law enforcement agency, a school district, or a charter school
- The exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will automatically repeal on October 2, 2029, unless reenacted by the Legislature
- The Legislature justifies the exemption on the grounds that disclosing school guardian identities could undermine the deterrent effect of guardian programs, compromise guardian and student safety, and allow potential assailants to identify armed personnel in advance
- The exemption also covers individuals who maintain their certification between active appointments, protecting their identity even when not currently serving as a guardian
- The act's effective date is contingent on the passage and enactment of HB 1473 or similar legislation during the same 2024 legislative session
Legislative Description
Pub. Rec./School Guardians
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-156; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1473 (Ch. 2024-155)
5/7/2024
Committee Referrals
State Affairs2/1/2024
Judiciary1/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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