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HB 1147

School District Unimproved Real Property

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Webster Barnaby and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1147 modifies Florida charter school facility requirements and funding mechanisms, affecting how nearly 350,000 charter students access and maintain school buildings.

Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 824
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Bill Summary · HB 1147

Legislative bill overview

HB 1147 addresses the facilities and infrastructure needs of charter schools in Florida. The bill modifies existing provisions related to how charter schools obtain, maintain, and finance their physical spaces, including potential adjustments to funding mechanisms or facility requirements. Specific provisions are limited in publicly available information at this early filing stage.

Why is this important

Charter schools serve over 350,000 Florida students, but they historically face greater facility challenges than traditional public schools since they don't automatically receive district-owned buildings. How the state addresses charter school facilities affects educational quality, operational costs for charter operators, and the competitive landscape between charter and traditional public schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding equity: Whether charter schools receive comparable facility funding/support as traditional public schools, or if changes advantage/disadvantage one sector
  • Facility standards and accountability: What facility standards charter schools must meet and who enforces them
  • Public vs. private facility use: Whether the bill expands charter access to public facilities or affects relationships between charters and private landlords

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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