FL S0896

Authorizes public postsecondary educational institutions (colleges and universities) to participate in the Chris Hixon, Coach Aaron Feis, and Coach Scott Beigel Guardian Program, allowing certified employees and faculty to serve as armed school guardians

Creates a new felony offense for discharging a weapon or firearm within 1,000 feet of a school during school hours or sanctioned activities, with persons arrested required to be held in custody until brought before a court for bail

Requires public postsecondary institutions to adopt active assailant response plans, family reunification plans, establish threat management teams, and conduct annual security risk assessments using the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool

Mandates transfer of student threat assessment records and behavioral documentation from K-12 schools to Florida College System institutions or state universities when students enroll

Requires public postsecondary institutions to promote the FortifyFL mobile suspicious activity reporting tool on websites and institutional devices, and train faculty to detect and respond to student mental health issues