Bill Summary

HB 833 Private School Facilities (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Cassel Co Sponsors: Rizo CS Sponsors: Education Administration Subcommittee, Education & Employment Committee
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Summary
Private School Facilities: Provides that certain private schools are considered permitted use in certain zoning districts; authorizes certain private schools to operate in facilities that meet specified requirements; requires certain private schools operating in such facilities to meet specified Florida Fire Prevention Code standards; provides that completion of specified evaluation system with certain ratings by specified persons constitutes evidence of compliance with Florida Fire Prevention Code for such private schools. Effective Date: July 1, 2026
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committees of reference
   H Education Administration Subcommittee
   H Education & Employment Committee
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Actions
12/18/25
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Filed
01/05/26
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Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee; Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee; Education & Employment Committee
01/05/26
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Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
02/03/26
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On Committee agenda - Education Administration Subcommittee, 02/05/26, 4:00 pm, 102 H - PCS
02/05/26
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Favorable with CS by Education Administration Subcommittee; 13 Yeas, 3 Nays
02/05/26
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Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
02/06/26
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Reference to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee removed; Remaining reference: Education & Employment Committee
02/06/26
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Now in Education & Employment Committee
02/20/26
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On Committee agenda - Education & Employment Committee, 02/24/26, 8:30 am, 102 H - PCS
02/24/26
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Favorable with CS by Education & Employment Committee; 15 Yeas, 0 Nays
02/24/26
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Committee Substitute Text (C2) Filed
02/25/26
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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bill text & filed amendments
0833
Filed on 12/18/25
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Amendment 1000 PCS
Education Administration Sub
Filed on 02/03/26
Adopted
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0833C1
Filed on 02/05/26
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Amendment 1000 PCS
Education & Employment Committee
Filed on 02/20/26
Adopted
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0833C2
Filed on 02/24/26
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No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
1002.42
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