Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 178: Athletics in Public K-12 Schools
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 178 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on October 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Athletics in Public K-12 Schools. Primary sponsor: Shev Jones (Democratic), Education Pre-K - 12, Judiciary. Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Chapter No. 2026-90.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Athletics in Public K-12 Schools; Requiring the Florida High School Athletic Association to adopt bylaws authorizing a head coach to support the welfare of a student by using personal funds to provide certain effects to the student; requiring the head coach to report such use of personal funds to the association; providing that such use of personal funds is presumed not to be an impermissible benefit, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shev Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Education Pre-K - 12 | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Judiciary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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. 2026-90
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0
- Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (144123)
- In returning messages
- Amendment 144123 engrossed amendment (replaces 684905, 570171)
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 112, NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Amendment 684905 adopted as amended
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