No. HB 415
Filed under Education.
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.
Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATEDEvery 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.
AICreates a new, non-discretionary duty for every district school board to appoint a specific official responsible for civil rights compliance.
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.
AIMandates that coordinators accept discrimination complaints and maintain specific records detailing the complainant's protected category and the corrective actions taken.
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.