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HB 1403

Safety of Students

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Christine Hunschofsky and 2 co-sponsors

Florida student safety legislation (HB 1403) was superseded by companion Senate bill CS/SB 1470, which passed into law (Ch. 2025-58) establishing school safety requirements.

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1470 (Ch. 2025-58)
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Bill Summary · HB 1403

Legislative bill overview

HB 1403 addresses student safety measures in Florida schools, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the action history provided. The bill was ultimately superseded by its companion Senate bill (CS/SB 1470, Chapter 2025-58), which passed and became law, making HB 1403 a secondary legislative vehicle.

Why is this important

Student safety legislation directly affects millions of Florida school children, parents, and educators. These policies typically address critical issues like campus security, emergency protocols, or threat assessment procedures that influence school operations and resource allocation.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of safety measures: Disagreement may exist over whether the bill adequately addresses specific threats (bullying, violence, mental health crises) or overreaches into school operations
  • Implementation costs and burden: Schools may face compliance expenses or administrative burdens, raising concerns about unfunded mandates on districts with limited budgets
  • Privacy and surveillance concerns: Student safety bills sometimes involve monitoring or data collection that could conflict with privacy protections and parental rights

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

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