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FL S0178

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Head coaches of public K-12 athletic teams may use up to $15,000 in personal funds annually per team to support student welfare by providing food, transportation, and recovery services
  • Parents must provide written consent before a head coach can provide such effects to their student athlete
  • Head coaches must report all personal fund expenditures to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)
  • Personal funds used for student welfare are presumed not to be impermissible benefits unless unreported, deemed not in good faith by FHSAA, or used for recruiting purposes
  • Only one head coach per athletic team may use personal funds under this provision, and other interscholastic athletic organizations may adopt similar bylaws

Legislative Description

Athletics in Public K-12 Schools

Last Action

Ordered engrossed, then enrolled

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2026
Judiciary1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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