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FL H7021

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Government Operations Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the public records exemption for examination and assessment instruments from October 2, 2026 to October 2, 2031 under the Open Government Sunset Review Act

  • Expands the confidentiality exemption to cover assessment instruments held by public schools, district school boards, Florida College System institutions, state universities, and boards of trustees (previously only covered instruments "prepared, prescribed, or administered")

  • Repeals a duplicative exemption provision and consolidates the exemption language into a single subsection

  • Requires the State Board of Education and Board of Governors to adopt rules establishing retention schedules and disposal processes for exempt assessment records

  • Authorizes educational entities to share confidential assessment information with each other, and requires schools and institutions to disclose such information to state education agencies upon request

Legislative Description

OGSR/Examination and Assessment Instruments

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to SB 7022

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/29/2026
Education Administration Subcommittee1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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