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FL S1728
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits Florida institutions of higher education—including state universities, Florida College System institutions, and private colleges receiving state aid—from taking adverse action against students or organizations based solely on membership in or status as a single-sex student organization (social fraternities or sororities)
- Defines "adverse action" broadly to include expulsion, suspension, disciplinary sanctions, denial of financial assistance or scholarships, restriction of on-campus housing, withdrawal of official recognition, and denial of leadership positions in other student organizations
- Requires that any restrictions or reporting requirements imposed on single-sex student organizations be equally applied to all student organizations, unless mutually agreed to in writing
- Establishes escalating penalties for violations: public website notice for a first offense, a $10,000 fine for a second offense, and a $25,000 fine for a third or subsequent offense, with fines paid to the governing council of the affected organization
- Directs the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors to adopt implementing rules and regulations, with an effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Single-sex Student Organizations
Last Action
Died in Education Postsecondary
3/8/2024
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