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Died HOUSE · SESSION 2026

No. HB 415

Discrimination in Education
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SPONSOR
Tendrich; Valdés
FILED BY
Debra Tendrich — District 89, Democrat [search donations]
Susan Valdés — District 64, Republican [search donations]
EFFECTIVE
7/1/2026
DIED IN
Education Administration Subcommittee

Filed under Education.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

Discrimination in Education; Requires each district school board, Florida College System institution, & state university to designate Title VI coordinator; provides requirements for such coordinators; & establishes process for complaints relating to violations of Title VI of Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Plain English Summary

AI-GENERATED
Mandates Title VI coordinators and complaint processes in all public schools and universities.

Every district school board must designate a Title VI coordinator to oversee compliance with federal civil rights laws. This creates a new mandatory role within every local school district.

The bill requires each Florida College System institution and state university to designate a Title VI coordinator. These coordinators must provide training and maintain records related to Title VI compliance.

Individuals alleging discrimination may file complaints directly with the district superintendent or the designated Title VI coordinator. Parents may also submit complaints on behalf of their minor children.

The State Board of Education and Board of Governors must adopt rules to implement these new coordinator requirements and complaint processes. This ensures standardized procedures across all public education institutions.

KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1 Mandatory Title VI Coordinator for K-12 Districts majors. 1001.42(29)(a)

AICreates a new, non-discretionary duty for every district school board to appoint a specific official responsible for civil rights compliance.

“Each district school board shall designate a Title VI coordinator.” bill text, line 32 →
§ 2 Mandatory Title VI Coordinator for Higher Education majors. 1004.041(1)

AICreates a new, non-discretionary duty for every Florida College System institution and state university to appoint a specific official responsible for civil rights compliance.

“Each Florida College System institution and state university shall designate a Title VI coordinator.” bill text, line 12 →
§ 3 Standardized Complaint Intake and Recordkeeping majors. 1001.42(29)(a)

AIMandates that coordinators accept discrimination complaints and maintain specific records detailing the complainant's protected category and the corrective actions taken.

“Maintain records and reports related to Title VI compliance, including a summary of the allegations, the complainant's protected category, the disposition of the complaint, and the” bill text, line 42 →
§ 4 Rulemaking Authority for Implementation moderates. 1004.041(3)

AIGrants the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors the authority to adopt the specific rules and regulations required to implement the new coordinator duties.

“The State Board of Education and Board of Governors shall adopt rules and regulations, respectively, to implement this section.” bill text, line 87 →
TIMELINE
3/13/2026
Died in Education Administration Subcommittee
1/13/2026
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
11/18/2025
Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
11/18/2025
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
11/18/2025
Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
11/13/2025
Filed
STATUTES IT CHANGES
s. 1001.42
+204 / −0
s. 1004.041
+207 / −0
s. 1001.42
+0 / −0