Florida Increases School Obligations Under the New Educator Conduct Act

After unanimous approval by both Florida’s Senate and House, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Educator Conduct Act on June 21, amending several sections of the state’s K-20 Education Code and imposing new statutory obligations on Florida schools. Beginning on July 1, 2021, public, charter, and certain private schools will now be required to comply with the Department of Education’s newest record keeping policies regarding disqualified school employees, background checks, training requirements,...
By: Fisher Phillips