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FL S7036

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts district school boards from Chapter 120 rulemaking requirements when adopting rules with public input at public meetings

  • Allows students to carry FDA-approved epinephrine delivery devices (expanding beyond auto-injectors) and permits schools to purchase supplies of these devices for emergency use

  • Grants 15-year charter renewals to schools demonstrating exemplary academic programming, including those with strong school improvement ratings, and prohibits dismissing students for academic performance while schools are under improvement plans

  • Designates private schools with 150 or fewer students as permitted uses in commercial or mixed-use zoning districts without requiring rezoning, special exceptions, or land use changes

  • Requires school districts to take specified actions when screening identifies students with characteristics of dyslexia or dyscalculia, and mandates the Department of Education develop applied algebra courses to satisfy graduation requirements

Legislative Description

Education

Last Action

Retained on Special Order Calendar

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/16/2026

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