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FL H0395
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Harris
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AI Summary
- Removes the time limitations on Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participation extensions for K-12 instructional personnel, administrative personnel, and educational support employees, eliminating the previous cap of 24 calendar months beyond the initial 96-month DROP period
- Expands DROP extension eligibility beyond instructional personnel to also include administrative personnel (as defined in s. 1012.01(3)) and educational support employees (as defined in s. 1012.01(6)), who were previously either excluded or had more limited extension options
- Eliminates the June 30, 2029 expiration date that previously applied to the DROP extension provision for instructional personnel
- Removes the previous requirement that DROP extensions for school personnel could only be granted when a termination date fell before the end of the school year, effectively allowing open-ended extensions with employer authorization
- Declares the act fulfills an important state interest under Article X, Section 14 of the Florida Constitution, with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Deferred Retirement Option Program Eligibility for School Employees and Personnel
Last Action
Withdrawn prior to introduction
2/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Government Operations Subcommittee2/12/2025
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