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FL S1396

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joe Gruters

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Florida Department of Education to establish a program providing security funding to full-time Jewish day schools and preschools, subject to funds appropriated in the General Appropriations Act
  • Authorized uses of funds include purchasing and installing security cameras, perimeter lighting, perimeter fencing, and shatter-resistant window glass
  • Allows funds to be used for hiring or contracting with state-licensed, regulated, and insured security personnel
  • Permits spending on transportation expenses to minimize security exposure of staff, parents, and students, as well as other nonhardening measures such as professional detection and prevention services
  • All expenditures must be based on a risk assessment conducted by a law enforcement agency or private security company; the State Board of Education may adopt rules to administer the program, with an effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Security for Jewish Day Schools and Preschools

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to HB 1109

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy2/13/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education2/6/2024

Full Bill Text

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