Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1437: Conversion Charter Schools
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1437 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Conversion Charter Schools. Primary sponsor: Judson Sapp (Republican), Education Administration Subcommittee, Education & Employment Committee. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died on Second Reading Calendar.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Conversion Charter Schools; Provides that specified mediation requirements apply to disputes between district school board & conversion charter school regarding mutual management plans; & authorizes conversion charter schools that meet specified criteria to be eligible for capital outlay funding.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judson Sapp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Education Administration Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Education & Employment Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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
- Died on Second Reading Calendar
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
- Bill referred to House Calendar
- CS Filed
- Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
- Reported out of Education & Employment Committee
- Favorable with CS by Education & Employment Committee
- Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
- 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
- Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
- Now in Education & Employment Committee
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