Florida S1704 amends charter school funding, local millage allocations, and capital outlay funding criteria.

Florida S1704 modifies charter school funding by allocating nonvoted local millage from state funds and establishing a discretionary contribution for charter schools. It mandates timely payments to charter schools and exempts certain facilities from assessments and fees. The bill also revises capital outlay funding eligibility, calculation methodology, and authorized uses. It designates certain charter school systems' governing boards as local educational agencies for federal funds and restricts certain individuals from serving on charter school governing boards.

Florida S1704 amends charter school funding, local millage allocations, and capital outlay funding criteria.

Florida S1704 modifies charter school funding by allocating nonvoted local millage from state funds and establishing a discretionary contribution for charter schools. It mandates timely payments to charter schools and exempts certain facilities from assessments and fees. The bill also revises capital outlay funding eligibility, calculation methodology, and authorized uses. It designates certain charter school systems' governing boards as local educational agencies for federal funds and restricts certain individuals from serving on charter school governing boards.