Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 129: The Florida Virtual School
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 129 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on October 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: The Florida Virtual School. Primary sponsor: Smith. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see SB 124 (Ch. 2026-67).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The Florida Virtual School; Removes provisions relating to Florida Virtual School giving priority to certain students; revises who may call board of trustees meeting; provides that board of trustees may use supplemental funding sources to develop state-of-the-art technology-based education delivery system; authorizes Florida Virtual School to accrue supplemental revenue from direct-support organizations; revises which entities review & approve expenditures; revises which personnel are subject to policies of board of trustees; removes requirement for board of trustees to establish priorities for admission of students; removes requirement for board of trustees to establish performance & accountability measures; revises requirements for annual report board of trustees must submit to specified entities; revises which students are subject to specified requirements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Daniels | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Peggy Gossett-Seidman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Alex Rizo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see SB 124 (Ch. 2026-67)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Bill released to House Calendar
- Reported out of Education & Employment Committee
- Favorable by Education & Employment Committee
- Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Education & Employment Committee
- Reported out of PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
- Favorable by PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
- Added to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee agenda
- Now in PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
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