Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 753: School Counselors
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 753 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: School Counselors. Primary sponsor: Christine Hunschofsky (Democratic), Careers & Workforce Subcommittee, Education Administration Subcommittee. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Chapter No. 2026-107.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
School Counselors; Requires evaluation criteria for certified school counselors to be based on specified standards; provides that persons seeking employment as school counselors are exempt from specified educator certification requirements; & provides that school districts may require such persons to meet certain requirements as condition of employment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Hunschofsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Careers & Workforce Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Education Administration Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Anna Eskamani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Bill Partington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Alex Rizo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Susan Valdés | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter No. 2026-107
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered enrolled
- In Messages
- CS passed; YEAS 34 NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Read 2nd time
- Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1036
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Withdrawn from Rules
- Received
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