Florida 2026 Session Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 963 — Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools

Last action — Died in Education Administration Subcommittee; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1279 (Ch. 2026-59)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 05, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Summary

Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools; Revises provisions relating to school districts, district school boards, K-12 school facilities, funding, teacher certifications & contracts, & early learning.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died in Education Administration Subcommittee; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1279 (Ch. 2026-59)

  2. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  3. Now in Education Administration Subcommittee

  4. Referred to Education & Employment Committee

  5. Referred to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee

  6. Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee

  7. Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee

  8. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (162)

162 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 963 do?
Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools; Revises provisions relating to school districts, district school boards, K-12 school facilities, funding, teacher certifications & contracts, & early learning.
Who sponsors HB 963?
HB 963 is sponsored by Salzman, Michelle (Republican) and Smith, David (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 963?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 05, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 963?
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