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Died HOUSE · SESSION 2026

No. HB 77

Public Postsecondary Safety Policies and Procedures
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Woodson
FILED BY
Marie Woodson — District 105, Democrat [search donations]
EFFECTIVE
7/1/2026
DIED IN
Education Administration Subcommittee

Filed under Education.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

Public Postsecondary Safety Policies and Procedures; Requires state universities & FCS institutions to adopt & implement specified policies & procedures relating to safety; provides requirements for policies & procedures; & requires annual review & updates policies & procedures.

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Plain English Summary

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Mandates written safety policies at all public colleges.

State universities and Florida College System institutions must adopt written policies protecting people from physical threats and conduct that makes a reasonable person fear for their safety.

Each institution must name a responsible coordinator, establish reporting protocols to campus security or law enforcement, and outline protective measures like class relocation or security escorts.

Institutions must provide timely updates to affected persons and post the policies prominently on their websites for public access.

The board must review and update these policies annually to incorporate best practices in threat assessment and campus security.

KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1 Defined Scope of Threats majors. 1004.0983(1)(a)

AILimits the required policies to physical threats and conduct that would cause a reasonable person to believe their physical safety is at risk.

“Physical threats. (b) Other conduct or language that would cause a reasonable person to believe his or her physical safety is at risk.” bill text, line 25 →
§ 2 Required Policy Elements majors. 1004.0983(2)(a)

AIMandates specific operational components, including a designated responsible person, reporting protocols, protective measures, and timely updates to affected persons.

“Identify a person responsible for: 1. Coordinating the state university or Florida College System institution's response to actions listed in paragraphs (1)(a) and (b).” bill text, line 30 →
§ 3 Annual Review Requirement moderates. 1004.0983(3)

AIRequires institutions to review and update their safety policies annually to incorporate current best practices in threat assessment and campus security.

“Each state university and Florida College System institution must annually review and update the policies and procedures to incorporate the best practices in threat assessment, ca” bill text, line 20 →
§ 4 Regulatory Authority moderates. 1004.0983(4)

AIGrants the Board of Governors and the State Board of Education the authority to adopt regulations and rules to administer the new safety requirements.

“The Board of Governors may adopt regulations and the State Board of Education may adopt rules to administer this section.” bill text, line 53 →
TIMELINE
3/13/2026
Died in Education Administration Subcommittee
1/13/2026
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
10/7/2025
Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
10/7/2025
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
10/7/2025
Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
10/2/2025
Filed
STATUTES IT CHANGES
s. 1004.0983
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