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FL S0486

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tina Polsky

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires each district school board, Florida College System institution, and state university to designate a Title VI coordinator with expertise in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Florida's education equity law (s. 1000.05)

  • Title VI coordinators must promote equal access to programs, provide training on Title VI law, maintain compliance records including complaint summaries and corrective actions, and advise on supportive measures

  • Allows any person alleging discrimination to file a complaint with the district school superintendent, dean of students, or Title VI coordinator; parents may file on behalf of minor children

  • Mandates the State Board of Education to adopt implementing rules for K-12 schools, and both the State Board of Education and Board of Governors to adopt rules for colleges and universities

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Discrimination in Education

Last Action

Introduced

1/13/2026

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