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FL S1546

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statute 943.0438 to change the deadline for independent sanctioning authorities to conduct Level 2 background screenings of athletic coaches from January 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026
  • Requires independent sanctioning authorities to conduct Level 2 background screenings (under s. 435.04) for all current and prospective athletic coaches
  • Prohibits independent sanctioning authorities from delegating background screening responsibility to individual teams or allowing any person to serve as an athletic coach without a completed screening that does not result in disqualification
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Background Screening of Athletic Coaches

Last Action

Chapter No. 2025-97

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/3/2025
Criminal Justice3/19/2025

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