Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 885: Florida Virtual School
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 885 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Florida Virtual School. Primary sponsor: Smith, Education Administration Subcommittee, Education & Employment Committee. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): 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.
Florida Virtual School; Revises provisions relating to Florida Virtual School including students school may serve; priority to certain students; use of additional funding sources for its education delivery system; board of trustees; accrual of supplemental revenue from direct-support organizations; review & approval of certain expenditures; school's executive director; contracts & agreements; reporting requirements; international assessments; & access to test administrators.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Education Administration Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Education & Employment Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Peggy Gossett-Seidman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
“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
- Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
- 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
- Now in Education & Employment Committee
- Referred to Education & Employment Committee
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