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Died SENATE · SESSION 2026

No. SB 486

Discrimination in Education
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SPONSOR
Polsky
FILED BY
Tina Scott Polsky — District 30, Democrat [search donations]
EFFECTIVE
7/1/2026
DIED IN
Education Pre-K - 12

Filed under Education.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

Discrimination in Education; Requiring each district school board to designate a Title VI coordinator; authorizing a person alleging discrimination to file a complaint with the district school superintendent or the Title VI coordinator; authorizing a parent or guardian to submit a complaint on behalf of a minor child; requiring each Florida College System institution and state university to designate a Title VI coordinator, etc.

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Plain English Summary

AI-GENERATED
Mandates Title VI coordinators and complaint channels in all Florida schools and universities.

Every district school board must now designate a Title VI coordinator to oversee civil rights compliance and receive discrimination complaints.

Florida College System institutions and state universities must also designate a Title VI coordinator with similar oversight and training duties.

Individuals alleging discrimination may file complaints directly with the superintendent, dean of students, or the designated coordinator.

Parents or guardians are explicitly authorized to submit complaints on behalf of their minor children in these institutions.

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

AICreates a new, mandatory role in every public school district with specific duties to oversee civil rights compliance.

“Each district school board shall designate a Title VI coordinator.” bill text, line 32 →
§ 2 New Internal Complaint Filing Option majors. 1001.42(29)(b)

AIAllows individuals to file discrimination complaints directly with the superintendent or the new coordinator, creating a new internal administrative channel.

“A person alleging discrimination in violation of Title VI may file a complaint with the district school superintendent or the Title VI coordinator” bill text, line 51 →
§ 3 Mandatory Title VI Coordinator for Higher Education majors. 1004.041(1)

AIImposes the same mandatory coordinator requirement and duties on all state universities and Florida College System institutions.

“Each Florida College System institution and state university shall designate a Title VI coordinator.” bill text, line 12 →
§ 4 Mandatory Data Tracking and Reporting moderates. 1001.42(29)(a)

AIRequires the new coordinators to maintain specific records regarding the protected category of complainants and the outcomes of their cases.

“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 →
TIMELINE
3/13/2026
Died in Education Pre-K - 12
1/13/2026
Introduced
12/1/2025
Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Education Postsecondary; Rules
11/13/2025
Filed
STATUTES IT CHANGES
s. 1001.42
+201 / −0
s. 1004.041
+212 / −0
s. 1001.42
+0 / −0