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FL S0530

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nick DiCeglie

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) to adopt bylaws prohibiting any student sentenced as an adult for homicide, sexual battery, or lewd or lascivious offenses from participating in high school athletic competition at member schools
  • The prohibition applies regardless of case disposition, including adjudication of guilt, withholding of adjudication, or sentencing as a youthful offender
  • Amends section 1006.20, Florida Statutes, governing athletics in public K-12 schools
  • Any changes to FHSAA bylaws, including this new requirement, must be ratified by the State Board of Education before taking effect
  • Sponsored by Senator DiCeglie with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Florida High School Athletic Association Student Eligibility Requirements

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2024

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