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FloridaSB 1822026SenateWALLET

Education

Sponsored By: Shevrin D. "Shev" Jones (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationEducation Pre-K - 12Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 EducationFiscal PolicyHouse Calendar

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Half of charter seats for development residents

Beginning July 1, 2026, if a developer gives or builds at least $5 million for charter school facilities in a development, half of the seats go to students who live there or whose parent works there. Those students may still enter a lottery and must follow racial and ethnic balance rules. The other half of seats follow the usual local‑distance rule. This raises admission chances for families tied to the development and reduces open seats for others.

New enrollment priorities at charter schools

Beginning July 1, 2026, charter schools can give priority to certain students. Schools may limit seats by age or grade, focus on at‑risk students (including ESE), or serve workplace or municipal charter programs. They can also prioritize students who live near the school or whose parent works nearby. Schools may set reasonable academic or arts standards if listed in their charter and they do not discriminate. Transfers under a sponsor‑approved articulation deal can get priority. Local‑resident priority must still use a random lottery and follow racial and ethnic balance rules.

More protections against charter dismissals

Beginning July 1, 2026, if a student was admitted under eligibility standards, the school must monitor progress for at least one semester before any dismissal. A charter school under an improvement or corrective plan cannot dismiss a student for academic reasons during that time. These rules give students time and support before removal.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shevrin D. "Shev" Jones

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Education Pre-K - 12

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 306 • No: 11

House vote • 3/12/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 91 • No: 11

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 0

House vote • 3/11/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 110 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/2/2026

Fiscal Policy Vote

Yes: 18 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Vote

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Education Pre-K - 12 Vote

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. • Chapter No. 2026-33

    4/21/2026

  2. • Approved by Governor

    4/20/2026

  3. • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    4/9/2026

  4. • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled

    3/17/2026Senate

  5. • In Messages • Added to Senate Message List • Amendment 899512 Concur • CS passed as amended; YEAS 91, NAYS 11

    3/12/2026House

  6. • Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) adopted (899512) -SJ 831 • Concurred in House amendment(s) as amended (696291) -SJ 833 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 833

    3/12/2026Senate

  7. • In returning messages

    3/11/2026Senate

  8. • Read 2nd time • Amendment 696291 adopted • Added to Third Reading Calendar • Read 3rd time • CS passed as amended; YEAS 110, NAYS 0

    3/11/2026House

  9. • Bill referred to House Calendar • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/11/2026) • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

    3/10/2026House

  10. • In Messages

    3/6/2026House

  11. • Read 2nd time -SJ 674 • Read 3rd time -SJ 674 • CS passed; YEAS 34 NAYS 0 -SJ 674

    3/6/2026Senate

  12. • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/06/26

    3/3/2026Senate

  13. • Favorable by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 18 NAYS 0

    3/2/2026Senate

  14. • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) • Now in Fiscal Policy • On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 03/02/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building • CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education read 1st time

    2/26/2026Senate

  15. • CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; YEAS 8 NAYS 0

    2/25/2026Senate

  16. • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education, 02/25/26, 9:30 am, 37 Senate Building

    2/20/2026Senate

  17. • Now in Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

    2/12/2026Senate

  18. • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) • CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time

    2/11/2026Senate

  19. • CS by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 8 NAYS 0

    2/10/2026Senate

  20. • On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 02/10/26, 3:00 pm, 412 Knott Building

    2/5/2026Senate

  21. • Introduced

    1/13/2026Senate

  22. • Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Fiscal Policy

    11/3/2025Senate

  23. • Filed

    10/14/2025Senate

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